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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 2017
Page
13
Publisher Rhonda Overbey and Executive Editor Michael Smith guide the Aiken Standard. News Editor Holly Kemp presents current leadership details alongside the paper’s founding year 1867. A thoughtful witticism from Tom Stoppard closes the snippet.
During a city work session Aiken announces an infrastructure plan to overhaul its water sewer and stormwater networks. Phase I funds 28.3 million in repairs with over 16 million for water and sewer and 12 million for stormwater financed largely by loans and revenue bonds. Total payoff around 33.6 million over 30 years. The plan aims to avoid taxes or rate hikes in Phase I but may raise stormwater fees later. City managers warn aging pipes exceed a century in places. the effort uses Innovyte software to map conditions and prioritize projects.
Columnist recounts the nuclear football briefcase and its aides during a Palm Beach visit with Shinzo Abe. A former football handler says the system remains secure with strict rules and continuity measures, stressing checks and balances and civilian calm.
Susan A Steeves argues for respectful treatment of journalists and careful checking of sources. She explains reporters seek multiple perspectives and warn against fake journalists and misinformation online. She urges Mr. Trump to engage constructively with media and avoid equating it with Nazis.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with writer address and daytime phone for verification. Do not exceed 500 words. letters are subject to editing for length clarity libel and good taste. Anonymity and pen names are not allowed. Include a brief headline and email to letters@aikenstandard.com or mail to Letters to the Editor P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29801.
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