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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 2017
Page
11
Publisher Rhonda Overbey and Editor Michael Smith present a note from Holly Kemp with the Thought of the Day by Ellen Wood. The fragment references the historic founding year 1867 and lists staff roles for the edition.
City leaders outline a funding strategy for a long term infrastructure repair program amid a $187 000 immediate bill from a failed Chesterfield Street pipe and a broader 17 million dollar scale. Officials mention revenue bonds and existing water sewer fees plus capital projects sales tax as potential sources.
A longtime public safety veteran from Edgefield County weighs in on UCR rankings, regional comparisons, and Aiken’s goals. The letter discusses data interpretation, downtown redevelopment, one stop city business address, and the value of mobile policing versus cruiser deployment. It praises Aiken Public Safety and local partnerships with FBINAA and SLED.
A reader recounts discipline in the Wise County Virginia schools and criticizes Aiken County's approach under Dr Sean Alford. The letter defends strict codes and alternative environments for offenders, then shifts to national politics criticizing media, immigration policy, and Trump administration actions. The author references Obama era inaction, court rulings, and praises Republican lawmakers while questioning Trump’s fitness.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with writer address and daytime phone for verification. Limit 500 words, subject to editing for length clarity libel and taste. Pen names prohibited and anonymous letters will not be published. Email to letters@aikenstandard.com or mail to Letters to the Editor P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29801.
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