Aiken Standard Publisher and Editorial Team Listed
The Aiken Standard announces its leadership with Scott B. Hunter as Publisher and Melissa Hanna as Executive Editor. Dee Taylor serves as Advertising Director, Terri Cherk as Business Manager, Laura Tiedman as Circulation Manager, Letitia Jefferson as Classified Advertising Manager, and Ronnie Butler as Production Director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letitia Jefferson
Think About It Misspent Youth Quote by Thomas Wolfe
The quote by American author Thomas Wolfe reflects on youth's inherently misspent nature and the universal regret that follows. Wolfe lived 1900 to 1938 and is known for exploring youth, memory, and regret in his works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Wolfe
Legacy Stable fire in Aiken leaves horses safe but stables lost
Community members praised neighbors for helping after a fire at Legacy Stable in Aiken. Local support saved 24 horses, though the barns were destroyed. The incident sparks calls for a plan to restore the stable and its role in the local horse racing community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
Community rally and support follow Legacy Stable barn fire
Readers recount the barn fire at Legacy Stable in Aiken and praise the community and Thoroughbred industry for swift horse evacuations and ongoing rebuilding efforts. They thank firefighters, Liberty volunteers, and local businesses for donations, gear, and support during recovery.
Road funding politics loom over South Carolina highways
Cindi Ross Scoppe argues the new highway funding plan pools control with the State Transportation Infrastructure Bank Board, risking political influence and undermining Act 114 criteria, while predicting minimal annual release of funds and potential diversion of general tax revenue from schools to roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Transportation Infrastructure Bank Board
Charleston County
Horry County
Transportation Department
Commission
Transportation Commission
Infrastructure Bank Board
Transportation Infrastructure Bank Board
Department of Transportation
Johnny Edwards
Greenville News
Act 114
Edwards
Infrastructure Bank
Max Metcalf
South Carolina
Aiken Standard Seeks Letters to the Editor
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with the writer’s address and daytime telephone for verification. Do not exceed 300 words. Edited for length and taste. pen names not allowed. anonymous letters not published. Publication discretionary and organized campaign letters may be refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
P.O. Box
Aikenstandard.com
Also Mentioned on This Page
Scott B. Hunter
Melissa Hanna
Dee Taylor
Terri Cherk
Laura Tiedman
Ronnie Butler
Editorial
Legacy Stable
Nikki Haley
Usc Aiken
Aiken County
Evan
Gene
Victor
Oscar
Charles Barranco
Louise Mellon
Tim
Jennifer Mansell
Robbie
Thalia Stoddard
Caleb Harms
Jack
Sarah Swartz
Elias
Alberto
Javier
Tim Jones
Lydia Herrick
Aiken Saddlery
Mansells
Lowe’s
Project Jackson
North Augusta
Lark Jones
Jackson
River Club
GreenJackets
Augusta
S.c.’S
Perdition
Cindi Ross Scoppe
Greenville
Columbia
Scoppe