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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 2020
Page
8
The Aiken Standard lists RHONDA OVERBEY as Publisher JOHN BOYETTE as Executive Editor and HOLLY KEMP as News Editor reflecting the current masthead.
The guest editorial argues SC grows its contact tracing workforce from 400 to potentially 4,000, but public access to tracing data remains unavailable. It notes delays in reaching newly diagnosed patients, calls for self isolation, and widespread transmission among the young, urging continued distancing and mask use.
Readers offer thoughts on faith, unity, and resilience during the coronavirus crisis. The letter writers praise supportive messages, warn against complacency, and criticize public figures while noting nurses volunteering to help and backlash against mask use.
Kathleen Parker argues for allowing Trump to speak freely amid Twitch suspensions and public debates on hate speech. She cites the platform's policies, advertiser boycotts, and calls for more speech to counteract misinformation, urging open discourse over censorship.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with writer address and daytime phone for verification. Do not exceed 500 words. editors may shorten for length and taste. No pen names or anonymous letters. Include a brief headline and email to letters@aikenstandard.com or send to Letters to the Editor RO Box 456 Aiken SC 29801.
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