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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 2017
Page
11
Publisher Rhonda Overbey and executive editor Michael Smith lead the staff with Holly Kemp as News Editor. The thought of the day offers a Goethe quote on the challenges of turning thought into action.
Senate District 24 leader Tom Young outlines key issues for 2017 18 session. Pension reform faces two phase changes from funding to possible defined contribution. Infrastructure funding via gas tax debate and SCDOT governance reform is expected. Real ID compliance and DMV fixes loom. Education reforms include appointed superintendent and expanded school choice. Workforce readiness economic growth and tax reform features prominently alongside ethics, gun rights, and public transparency. Local guidance from Aiken County delegation emphasizes ongoing funding and disaster recovery costs.
Jeanne Quattlebaum lauds the Aiken County Veterans Council and the Aiken Community Playhouse for a Jan 21 22 salute to veterans with A Few Good Men. The letter thanks donors and local groups and notes involvement with the Saratoga Warhorse program. Steve Johnston urges votes for Brett Brannon in North Augusta.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters up to 500 words with the writer’s address and a daytime phone number for verification. Include a brief headline. Email to letters@aikenstandard.com or mail to Letters to the Editor, P.O. Box 456, Aiken SC 29801. Publication is discretionary.
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