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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 2020
Page
9
The Aiken Standard lists its founding year as 1867 and credits RHONDA OVERBEY as Publisher, JOHN BOYETTE as Executive Editor, and HOLLY KEMP as News Editor. The Thought of the Day features a Khalil Gibran quote about forgetfulness as freedom.
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson notes robocall scams tied to Covid relief and testing, debt relief, and work from home offers. The FCC’s TRACED Act seeks tighter telecom and law enforcement collaboration, with states pressing prosecutions against robocallers and enablers like VoIP providers. Post and Courier, Charleston.
Kathleen Parker notes the New York Times apologized for Tom Cotton op ed prompting staff backlash and leadership shake ups while defending free speech. She cites editor Bennet and editor Dao resignations amid criticism, and links broader media tension to contested remarks and political aims.
Aiken showcased leadership and unity as graduates, students, families, and staff gathered for Project Parade. Volunteers handed out masks, water, and prize registrations while upholding distancing. Student leaders decided grads would wear masks, highlighting youth leadership and communal generosity.
A letter from the Aiken Project Parade Committee praises students who aimed to perform well and graduates who acted as champions. The piece credits community effort for the event’s success and frames change as creating new joy despite disruptions to traditions.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters up to 500 words with the writer’s address and daytime phone for verification. Include a brief headline, no pen names, and avoid anonymous submissions. Email to letters@aikenstandard.com or mail to Letters to the Editor RO Box 456, Aiken SC 29801. Publication is discretionary.
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