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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 2020
Page
7
The Aiken Standard announces its 1867 founding with RHONDA OVERBEY as Publisher, JOHN BOYETTE as Executive Editor, and HOLLY KEMP as News Editor, outlining leadership roles for the historic paper.
A file photo shows waitress Paola Quesada at Rio Cantina in North Augusta as Gov. Henry Mc Master and the S.C. Restaurant and Lodging Association unveil the Palmetto Priority pledge. The pledge requires restaurants to enforce social distancing, frequent disinfecting and mask wearing.
Post and Courier notes three large South Carolina cities adopted mask mandates for public spaces including restaurants, as Gov. McMaster delays action. The Palmetto Priority pledge requires social distancing, disinfecting, mask use, and COVID-19 training for managers, with a sticker and online listing to help customers find compliant eateries.
Marc Thiessen analyzes Trump’s Tulsa rally and national polling, arguing that to hold or grow support, Trump must broaden appeal beyond his base. The piece notes Biden’s rise among suburbs, calls for empathy and civility, and urges reframing messages on race, police reform, and economic recovery to attract swing voters.
Douglas Brandt of Aiken urges readers to elect Biden in November, arguing Trump has failed on healthcare, the economy, immigration, and pandemic response. He cites impoliteness, divided politics, and impeachments, urging independents and Republicans to vote as a moral duty to heal the nation. He praises Biden's experience and calls for nationwide turnout.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with writer address and daytime phone for verification. Submissions must be under 500 words, may be edited for length and taste, and require a brief headline. No pen names or anonymous letters. publication discretionary. avoid organized campaign affiliations. Email letters to letters@aikenstandard.com or mail to Letters to the Editor, P.O. Box 456, Aiken, SC 29801.
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