Retirement Honors Aiken Public Safety Director Pete Frommer
After 50 years tied to Aiken fire and public safety, Pete Frommer retires as director. Since 1999 he led a unified Public Safety Department, forged mutual aid deals, steered community policing, and guided the force through high profile cases and the line of duty death of Officer Scotty Richardson. The city honors his dedication and impact.
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Electability Over Conscience in South Carolina Primary
A letter urges South Carolina voters in the Republican Primary to weigh electability against voting conscience. The writer argues democracy requires compromise and favors electable candidates to avoid four more years of existing policies, urging careful choice this week.
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Aiken Standard Staff Byline and Contact Lines
Publisher and editors listed with email aliases and roles for the Aiken Standard. Names include Scott B. Hunter executive editor Timothy E. O Briant production director Phillip Yates advertising director Dee Taylor business manager Terri Cheek managing editor Michael W Gibbons classified advertising manager Letitia Jefferson delivery manager Laura Tiedman.
Two Americas ruling class and the education divide
Column attacks Denver schools chief Tom Boasberg for sending his children to private and out of district schools while governing a district far away. The piece places Boasberg among a broader elite pattern of public officials using power while living in wealthier enclaves and sending their own families to private schools.
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Costa Crociere ship grounding blamed on possible captain error
Preliminary indications suggest human error by Master Captain Francesco Schettino contributed to a Costa Crociere vessel running aground and capsizing off the Tuscan coast. The ship’s route near shore and emergency handling are cited as likely missteps in Costa procedures.
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Ron Paul Emerges as Clear GOP Alternative in South Carolina
Aiken S.C. State Chairman Mike Vasovski argues Ron Paul stands as the only Republican with a distinct stand against Obama policy ties. Paul’s rising polls, top Iowa finish, strong New Hampshire showing, and broad grassroots donor base are cited as proof of his general election viability.
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Aiken High Students Help Clean 60‑Year‑Old Restrooms
Cindy Besson and her son John with PTO members and students from Aiken High cleaned the aging restrooms last weekend. The note thanks community members for stepping up to improve the school and hopes students appreciate the tidy facilities and healthier restrooms.
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Community letters due by noon January 18
Residents are reminded that all letters to the editor regarding the January 21 primary must be received by noon Wednesday January 18 to be considered under the Aiken Standard's guidelines. The notice outlines submission deadlines and adherence requirements for readers submitting opinions.
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