Aiken Standard History and Leadership
The Aiken Standard, founded in 1867, notes Rhonda Overbey as Publisher, Michael Smith as Executive Editor, and Holly Kemp as News Editor. Thought of the Day accompanies the masthead in this historic local paper.
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 2017
Page
11
The Aiken Standard, founded in 1867, notes Rhonda Overbey as Publisher, Michael Smith as Executive Editor, and Holly Kemp as News Editor. Thought of the Day accompanies the masthead in this historic local paper.
The South Carolina Attorney General’s Office will continue with criminal domestic violence and weapons charges against former Rep. Chris Corley despite a plea for dismissal from his wife. The decision follows an incident report noting a hand gun was pointed. The editorial urges equal, non political application of law and cites the 2015 DV reforms and a SC Supreme Court ruling extending protections to same sex couples.
The city sets a deadline of Wednesday August 2 for submitting letters in support of City Council candidates. Publication of these letters will conclude on Sunday August 6.
Kathleen Parker portrays a chaotic White House as the Senate blocks repeal and Scaramucci roasts leakers while Priebus exits. Sessions faces Trump push, immigration hawk moves, and a mounting sense the year’s agenda is collapsing amid leaks and turmoil.
Letter endorses Andrea Gregory for District 5 in the August 8 election. Lisa McCullough Adams cites her USC Aiken ties, teaching background, FEMA and budget experience, and community involvement on Arts Commission and Woodside Plantation boards to argue for careful growth, infrastructure, jobs, and cultural life in Aiken.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with writer address and daytime phone for verification. Do not exceed 500 words and include a brief headline. Anonymous or pen names are not allowed and publication is discretionary. Email to letters@aikenstandard.com or mail to Letters to the Editor P.O. Box 456 Aiken SC 29801.
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