Aiken Standard Founder Era and Editorial Leaders
The Aiken Standard traces its founding in 1867 and lists current publisher Rhonda Overbey, executive editor Michael Smith, and news editor Holly Kemp. The publication shares a thought of the day from Edwin Arlington Robinson and notes his 1869 1935 lifespan.
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Rhonda Overbey
Michael Smith
Holly Kemp
Editorial condemns SCE&G WNA toll on Aiken heat bills
The piece argues the weather normalization adjustment on SCE&G gas bills is a hidden burden hitting Aiken County residents amid warm Januaries. It notes 12 ORS complaints, links WNA to balloon payments, and calls for ending or shortening the WNA window before the V.C. Summer plant’s 2020 operational date.
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South Carolina
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ORS
Dukes Scott
WNA
Sce&g
Ginny Jones
V.C. Summer
V.C
Letters to the Editor guidelines at Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters up to 500 words with writer address and daytime phone for verification. Include a brief headline. Editorially edited for length clarity libel and taste. Anonymous or pen name letters not allowed. Publication discretionary and not for organized campaigns. Email to letters@aikenstandard.com or mail to Letters to the Editor P.O. Box 456 Aiken SC 29801.
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Aiken
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Writing about people a genuine privilege for YP2F mentor
The columnist reflects on the privilege of writing Young Professionals 2 Follow profiles. He values telling readers about individuals and preserving their stories, noting the emotional impact on subjects and the mentorship moment with Dexter Price’s mother Lessie Price. He looks forward to the 2018 class and thanks the 2017 group.
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Aiken
Lessie Price
Dexter
Dexter Price
Letters to the Editor React to Trump policies and school discipline
The letter writers criticize Trump’s actions against animals and immigration, contrast a court stance, and urge vigilance. A retired educator explains PBIS discipline in public schools, arguing for better methods beyond candy rewards, while ROBERT STUBBLEFIELD defends abortion rights as essential to individual freedom.
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Jack Devine
Devine
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