Aiken Standdam Founded in 1867
Ellen Priest serves as Publisher while Tim O Briant leads audience development and Melissa Hanna oversees editorial affairs. Dee Taylor holds executive editor duties with Laura Tiedman directing advertising and Jeromy Way managing business operations. Letitia Jefferson is production manager and Ronnie Butler runs customer service.
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Tim O’briant
Melissa Hanna
Dee Taylor
Laura Tiedman
Jeromy Way
Letitia Jefferson
Thoughtful reflection on living and certainty by Agnes de Mille
The quote argues that living means embracing uncertainty and taking leaps in the dark. It suggests that mastery comes from continual guessing and risking error, a mindset the artist embodies in pursuit of expression.
Editorial backs raising teacher pay in South Carolina
The piece argues that boosting public school salaries toward the national average is sound yet must be fiscally responsible. It cites Gov. Nikki Haley’s reforms and a $156 million funding plan while noting past suspensions of the state minimum. It suggests phased raises and broader education improvements.
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South Carolina
Vincent Sheheen
General Assembly
Sheheen
S.C
Nikki Haley
Haley
Get the government out of your gas tank
The EPA proposes trimming biofuel mandates to 15.21 billion gallons in 2014 from 16.55 billion, signaling some reform. The piece argues the ethanol mandate harms the economy by diverting corn to fuel, raising feed and food prices, and urges eliminating the mandate entirely.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
U.S
Gamecocks and Tigers Put South Carolina on the Map
USC and Clemson have elevated South Carolina to national prominence with consecutive 11 win seasons and major bowl wins. USC defeated Wisconsin 34 24 in the Capital One Bowl as Clemson posted back to back 11 win campaigns.
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University of South Carolina
Gamecock
Gamecock Nation
USC
Steve Spurrier
Clemson
Dabo Sweeney
Gamecocks
Wisconsin
South Carolina
Spurrier
Jadeveon Clowney
Kelcy Quarles
NFL
Conner Shaw
Tash Boyd
Sammy Watkins
Tigers
Ohio State
Raoux
Community thanks Betty Ryberg for Dancing With The Aiken Stars
Readers thank Betty Ryberg for leading Dancing With The Aiken Stars a charity event that raised funds for the Child Advocacy Center of Aiken County and the Community Medical Clinic of Aiken County. The note credits many volunteers sponsors and supporters and praises Aiken's caring community.
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Betty Ryberg
Betty
Aiken
Sandy
Chris
Chad
Aiken Standard
Jason Seigler
Tom Williams
Gayle Lofgren
Aiken County
Mallory Holley
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Aiken Stanndam
Ellen Priest
Ronnie Butler
Agnes de Mille
Editorial
Senate
House OF Representatives
EMSOR
Wilfredo Lee
Dabo Swinney
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