Aiken Standard History and Key Staff
The Aiken Standard traces its founding to 1867 with publisher Ellen Priest and editor Tim O Briant directing audience and newsroom leadership. Holly Ellington serves as News Editor while the Thought of the Day reflects a John Erskine quote on decision making without information.
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Aikens Young Professionals 2 Follow shaped for future leadership
The Aiken Standard honors its inaugural class of Young Professionals 2 Follow as rising civic and business leaders. Named individuals include Jason Rabin Ashley Hammack Dr Shawn Foster Keyatta Priester Julie Whitesell Eric Brinkley Catie Rabin Josh Stewart Joe Sobieralski and Mallory Holley. They volunteer and engage in city and county affairs, signaling real promise for Aikens future.
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Letter endorses Jeb Bush for president with family values
The writer praises Jeb Bush as a capable, steady leader who respects the law, supports conservative values, and would be a fitting successor to Justice Scalia. The letter cites Bush’s Florida governorship, family, faith, and legacy of public service, urging readers to vote for him this coming Saturday.
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Border jumpers should be housed at Camp David
Michelle Malkin argues against federal plans to relocate unaccompanied minors to a Denver area migrant center and even Camp David. She urges local resistance and accuses the White House of prioritizing migrant surges over border security, urging action to shift policy and funding.
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Aiken Standard Seeks Signed Letters To The Editor
The Aiken Standard invites readers to submit letters signed with the writer’s address and a daytime telephone number for verification. Letters must be under 500 words and may be edited for length, libel, and taste. Anonymous or group- affiliated letters will not be published.
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Email letters to Aiken Standard for MOX fuel disposal
The material from 2003 was to be blended with uranium and converted to commercial nuclear fuel at the delayed MOX facility. The deadline to remove or process at least 1 ton of the estimated 12.8 tons of plutonium was January 1 2016. The Aiken Standard will tally the total owed by the Palmetto State daily while fines remain in place, excluding weekends and holidays.
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