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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 2016
Page
14
The Aiken Standard lists Ellen Priest as Publisher and Editor and Michael Smith as Executive Editor with Holly Kemp as News Editor. The Thought of the Day cites Eric Hoffer's line on loving humanity versus a neighbor. Founded in 1867, the paper anchors local journalism.
Editorial calls residents to attend four budget workshops and a June 21 county vote, urging public input on city roads water sewer infrastructure and flood issues. Highlights the Langley Dam repair and Horse Creek Waste facility costs as among critical budget items.
Aiken Council of Neighborhoods congratulates Sgt. Mary Frantz for being named Deputy of the Year by the South Carolina Sheriff's Association. The letter praises her proactive crime updates, neighborhood communication, and compassionate service to Aiken County. Signed by ACoN members Gary Yount Ann Dicks Beth Copenhaver and Diane Saunders.
A concerned citizen warns of severe water depletion in the Edisto River system and surrounding aquifers near Oakwood. The letter cites the 2010 Surface Water Withdrawal Act loophole and urges residents to contact officials to halt environmental destruction and protect long leaf pine habitats and local farms.
The passage accuses Hillary Clinton of dodging the law and failing as a leader. It claims her Russia reset harmed Crimea, Libya actions aided ISIS, Benghazi pleas were ignored, and she lied about the video and emails. It contrasts her with Trump and questions her integrity and policy plans.
The budget debates leave Aiken County short of Local Government Fund revenue by about 2.6 million for next year. The column cites 12 million lost since 2009 and criticizes the General Assembly for not funding the fund fully and for removing disaster matching funds after Winter Storm Pax. County officials warn of higher taxes or service cuts. Ronnie Young chairs the council.
The Aiken Standard invites readers to submit signed letters up to 500 words for publication. Include writer address and daytime phone for verification. The publication is discretionary and letters linked to organized campaigns or candidates will not be published. Email to letters@aikenstandard.com or send to Letters to the Editor, P.O. Box 456, Aiken SC 29801.
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