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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 2016
Page
13
The Aiken Standard highlights its long history since 1867 with key editors Ellen Priest publisher and Michael Smith executive editor alongside Holly Ellington news editor. The Thought of the Day quotes William Hazlitt on controversy and interest.
The executive editor announces improved reader communication at the Aiken Standard. Phyllis Britt’s Phragments from Phyllis moves to Focus on You in the B Section to align with current events and feature content. A redesign will begin mid June updating headlines from Minion to Miller for easier reading.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with the writer’s address and daytime phone for verification. Letters must be under 500 words and may be edited for length, libel, and taste. No pen names or anonymous letters. publication is discretionary with no organized campaign letters. Email to letters@aikenstandard.com or mail to Letters to the Editor P.O. Box 456 Aiken SC 29801.
Columnist Jack DeVine argues Obama's Hiroshima remarks praise for nuclear abolition are dangerous fantasy. He backs U S wartime choices, cites WWII casualties and Okinawa losses, and warns against erasing nuclear policy while noting DeVine is a retired executive living in Aiken.
Brenda Conway Aiken recalls the creation of Project Graduation in memory of David Lock Jr. The program grew from a $3,000 budget to a $30,000 event with scholarships and safe all-night celebration for seniors. Mitzi Hagan led later coordinating efforts as the program expanded and remains a staple for area families.
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