Aiken Standard Staff and Leadership Directory
A historical note lists key Aiken Standard personnel including Scott B. Hunter as Publisher Melissa Hanna as Executive Editor Dee Taylor as Advertising Director Terri Cheek as Business Manager Laura Tiedman as Circulation Manager Letitia Jefferson as Classed Advertising Manager Ronnie Butler as Production Director and quotes Abraham Lincoln on restraint and self-control from 1805 1865.
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Scott B. Hunter
Melissa Hanna
Dee Taylor
Letters condemn prejudice and defend inclusion in scouting
A letter by David A Bruzina of Aiken supports LGBT equality, rebukes accusations against homosexuality linking to predatory behavior, and urges Christians to interpret scripture with care. Another letter by Jeanine Gates of Aiken criticizes Hitchcock Parkway widening, warns of political maneuvering, and proposes preserving the current road with altered speed limits and turn lanes.
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Jim Laine
Bogeyman
Laine
Lamne
Boy Scouts of America Leadeship
God
Energes
Sassay
Hitchcock Parkway
S.C. Department of Transportation
Aiken
Tershonr Ts
Legislature Pushes South Carolina State Government Restructure
Legislators call for a 21st century overhaul to abolish the Budget and Control Board and create a Department of Administration. Debate centers on Senate timing and leadership, with reform advocates urging cross party action to pass the bill this year. Senator Hugh Leatherman faces opposition while the impact on executive power remains a key issue for voters.
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South Carolina
Senate
State Budget and Control Board
Department of Administration
Budget and Control Board
State Senate
Hugh Leather
Subdued Storm Talk Across Queens and California Mountains
Quotes from residents and experts reflect on Superstorm Sandy damage in Far Rockaway Queens and comfort amid cold. Veterans discuss security policy while a former LAPD officer faces alleged rampage and a manhunt in the San Bernardino Mountains.
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New York
Leeann Rivera
Far Rockaway
Queens
New York City
California
Navy
Clint Sparks
Christopher Corner
San Bernardino
Los Angeles
Health care costs and Medicaid in South Carolina debate
Associate editor Cindi Ross Scoppe argues the health care system costs are rising with insurance alone not guaranteeing health. Tony Keck, SC Medicaid head, cites a blood pressure study and favors public health investments and targeted spending to improve outcomes over expanding Medicaid, while noting funding limits and federal matches.
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Columbia
Tony Keck
United States
Peopl
Keck
South Carolina
Heck
Nikki Haley
Obama
Ke‘ck
U.S
Letters to the Editor policy at Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with author address and daytime phone for verification. Limit under 300 words. edits for length libel and taste may occur. No pen names and anonymous letters will be published. Publication is discretionary.
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Aiken
Aikenstandard.com
Jennifer Miller
Smiler
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Abraham Lincoln
David A. Bruzina Aiken
DOT
S.C. State of Transportation Infrastructure Bank
Jeanine Gates
Elizabeth Goitein
Brennan Center
Justice
Barack Obama
Cindiros McClatchy
Cindi Ross Scoppe
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