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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 2017
Page
11
Aiken Standard lists 1867 founding as its origin. Publisher Rhonda Overbey, Executive Editor Michael Smith, News Editor Holly Kemp are named in the masthead. Thought of the Day quotes Balzac on modesty as a guiding principle.
Guest editorial urges continued pursuit of a gas tax increase to fund road and bridge repairs while urging patience for federal action. Notes Gov Henry McMaster allied with Donald Trump but cautions against relying on federal funds and calls for a comprehensive state funding plan this year.
South Carolina ramps up a regional talent supply chain to fill middle skill gaps with regionally targeted training. Cheryl M. Stanton, executive director of the Department of Employment and Workforce, notes state unemployment at 4.3 percent as companies expand and demand for skilled workers grows across manufacturing construction health care IT and logistics.
Michelle Malkin critiques Hillary Clinton and the phrase The Future is Female, labeling it a far left feminist dog whistle. The piece traces the slogan from 1970s origins to modern campaigns, noting Planned Parenthood funding and public reactions.
A reader from Aiken complains that despite using 35 percent less gas in January 2017, his bill rose 21 percent to 187.39. He cites the Weather Normalization Adjustment and recalls New Jersey water-rate practices to argue for higher prices without conservation incentive.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with writer address and daytime phone for verification. Limit 500 words. letters may be edited for length, libel, or taste. No pen names or anonymous submissions. include a brief headline. Email to letters@aikenstandard.com or mail to Letters to the Editor P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29801.
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