Aiken Standard Name and Staff Details
The Aiken Standard lists its founding year 1867 and names its publisher Ellen Priest and editor Tim O Briant with audience director Holly Ellington as News Editor. A Thought of the Day quotes Marguerite Yourcenar.
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Clemson Tigers Ride All In Spirit to Glendale Victory Odds
Clemson fans celebrate the team as Dabo Swinney signed autographs in Aiken and the Tigers push for a historic title. The squad held No.1 in AP and CFP rankings, defeated No.4 Oklahoma in a rain soaked game, and aims for a Glendale showdown with 14 wins as a milestone.
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Aiken Standard Letters to Editor Guidelines
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with a valid address and daytime phone for verification. Limit under 500 words. submissions may be edited for length clarity and taste. No pen names or anonymous letters. organized campaign letters may be rejected. Email to letters@aikenstandard.com or mail to Letters to the Editor P.O. Box 456 Aiken SC 29801.
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Predicting presidential elections and down ballot shifts
Gary Bunker analyzes fundamentals for 2016 US elections. He cites 3–4 percent growth and Obama approval swings to project Democratic victory, or 1–2 percent growth with negative approval to favor Republicans. Down ballot races in Illinois Wisconsin New Hampshire Pennsylvania and South Carolina feature open seats and notable incumbents.
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Letters to the Editor criticize Jones and gun background checks
The letter writers urge Harold Jones II to resist marijuana decriminalization and urge zero tolerance for drugs. They also question Joe Wilson and NRA support for broad background checks, arguing mental health screening should precede gun sales. Victor J. Reilly and Kevin Palmer Martinez sign.
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