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The Aiken Standard lists its founding year 1867 and key newsroom leaders. Publisher Scott B. Hunter Executive Editor Melissa Hanna Advertising Director Dee Taylor. Production Director Terri Cheek. Business Manager Laura Friedman. Circulation Manager Letitia Jefferson. Classified Advertising Manager Ronnie Butler.
Call for Transparency in South Carolina Economic Deals
An editorial argues that economic development incentives favor industry and are often shrouded in secrecy. It urges lawmakers to expand sunshine laws, reveal project details, and involve the public earlier to weigh tax subsidies against community impacts. The piece cites Bridgestone and notes the need for accountability amid competitive bids.
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Bridgestone
Aiken
Bill Rogers
D.C. Press Association
Freedom of Information Act
Charleston
Greenville
Richland
South Carolina
Georgia
North Carolina
Shadow of the Flag Says Interior Secretary Lane
Quote attributed to Franklin Knight Lane, former U.S. Secretary of the Interior, reflects a philosophical look at duty and symbolism. Lane lived 1864 to 1921 and served in the early 20th century.
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Franklin Knight Lane
U.S
Secretary of the Interior
Tribute to Sonny Ford and Local Graduation Reflections
Friends remember Sonny Ford Buffalo Soldier reenactor as a truthful friendly neighbor and Christian man in Aiken. They also praise Jeff Wallace's graduation essay urging graduates to seize time as years pass, sharing their own life journeys and best wishes to the class.
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Sonny Ford
Buffalo Soldier
Jeff Wallace
Wallace
Randy
Vi Satre Aiken
Lung transplant case fuels debate over adult lists
Aunt of 10 year old Sarah Murnaghan argues ruling allowing her to access adult donor lungs was essential and warns against pediatric lungs being the default. NSA official commends transparency while debating surveillance data collection and civil liberties. Turkish PM Erdogan comments on protesters in Istanbul. Midwest storm damages Iowa restaurant owner Duwayne Abel recalls funnel cloud near town.
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Sharon Ruddock
Sarah Murnaghan
Duwayne Abel
Cattleman’s Steaks & Provisions
Iowa
Midwest
State budget fight over private school vouchers and 4K funds
Cindi Ross Scoppe argues the Senate seeks donations in lieu of taxes for private school scholarships while the House shifts 26 million toward private 4K, diverting funds from public schools and expanding privatization. The column criticizes the defund the schools push as undermining public education and guiding policy toward reduced government spending.
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Senate
House
ABC
Department of Social Services
DSS
Grover Norquist
Cindi Ross Scoppe
Columbia
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Scott B. Hunter
Melissa Hanna
Dee Taylor
Terri Cheek
Laura Tiedman
Letitia Jefferson
Ronnie Butler
Aiken County
Editorial
Ford
Kmart
Jerry
Dorinda
Army
Keith Alex
Ander
National Security Agency
Federal Executive Branch
Brad Sherman
D-Calif
Tayyip Erdogan
Recep Tayyip
Istanbul
Scoppe
Alisha Chagnard
Jatassia Moment
Za’'Lric Singleton
East Aiken