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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 2021
Page
7
Rhonda Overby is publisher and John Boyette executive editor at the Aiken Standard, with Holly Kemp serving as news editor. This credit line outlines the paper's leadership and founding year 1867.
The piece recalls early vaccination rush in Aiken County and urges protection through vaccines. It cites 50 percent SC vaccination milestone, 37 percent one dose in Aiken, 32 percent fully vaccinated, and warns of rising cases with Delta variant. Public health leaders call vaccines the key to ending the pandemic.
Columnist notes Tokyo Games begin after 2020 delay and no spectators due to COVID-19. He recalls classic Olympic stars and the political gestures surrounding opening action. The piece links local interest with USC connections and anticipates standout performances over the coming weeks. John Boyette, executive editor, guests in the closing thoughts.
Readers celebrate a 9 million grant for K-12 summer education and thank Congress for ARP relief while critiquing certain lawmakers. Letters also commend Exxon staff for recovering a lost wallet, praise Aiken Public Safety Firefighters after a house fire, and applaud Hopelands Gardens and the Aiken Garden Council for community beautification.
The Aiken Standard welcomes signed letters up to 500 words with writer address and daytime phone for verification. Include a brief headline. Anonymous or pen-name letters will not be published. Email to letters@aikenstandard.com or mail to Letters to the Editor, P O Box 456, Aiken SC 29801.
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