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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 2015
Page
13
Josh Billings humorously warns that a smooth path to disaster is built by those who ignore warning signs. The saying reflects vanity and complacency in pursuit of easy gains, while travelers quietly bear the costs through flawed choices.
Retirement of district superintendent Beth Everitt in July ends a tenure marked by a 1 percent sales tax referendum funding 125 million for new schools. Her drive expanded career and science education, boosted literacy, and lifted graduation rates while attracting new programs at the Career and Technology Center and local high schools. A new leader will face turnover, district upgrades, and state coordination to continue growth.
A letter criticizes the January editorial for labeling council waffling. It argues the council paused to listen before spending 17000 on removing lanes, noting improper unilateral action and apologizing for lack of notice. It urges adopting bike friendly policy and suggests Paige Tiffany's compromise to keep lanes but close them for parking when needed.
The Aiken Standard outlines the letters policy requiring signed letters with the writer’s address and daytime phone for verification, under 400 words, subject to editing for length clarity libel and taste. Anonymous or organized campaign letters will not be published. submissions go to Letters to the Editor at P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or letters aikenstandard.com.
A Missouri editor notes the presence of opinions on Facebook at the Aiken Standard page and mentions Fellow Editor Michael Ulmer active on Twitter. The brief plugs highlight social media handles and cross publication links.
Tim O Briant criticizes how the news industry covered sexual abuse allegations against Bill Cosby, arguing the rush to publish claims without solid verification distorts truth. He notes Cosby has not been charged, cites a 2006 out of court settlement, and urges reporters to demand independent sources and concrete evidence before airing accusations. The piece calls for disciplined journalism and accountability in covering powerful figures.
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