Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Aiken Standard in Aiken, South Carolina

We have 1,205,085 pages in South Carolina

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 2013

Page

3

Profiling Debate Hits IRS and Political Leanings

Editorial argues Democrats oppose profiling Muslims yet allegedly target conservatives via the IRS, sparking a partisan clash over government bias and civil rights. The piece critiques policy doublespeak and calls for accountability in federal enforcement.

IRS

Rate Hike Sparks Fresh Outcry Over SCE&G

Residents protest the third rate increase in seven months criticizing the utility and calling for regulator action. They question SCE&G pricing, management salaries, and weatherization funds amid rising power costs.

Sce&g South Carolina

Life Expectancy Gap for Congress Members Questioned

The remark compares life expectancy of congressmen to average workers and cites benefits like Cadillac health insurance as a possible factor. It suggests a health care advantage may influence longevity.

Cadillac

If You Fall Short of Half Vote You Lose

A succinct rule states that securing 50 percent or less of the vote results in defeat. The remark underscores the threshold for victory in elections and reflects a common electoral principle.

Obama Pushes Middle Class Focus Amid Criticism

President Obama champions middle class policies while noting skepticism from the public. He argues for reforms to benefit everyday Americans amid questions about economic plans and effectiveness.

Obama

Operation Thunder and County Highway Fatalities Rise

A reader notes a boost in highway fatalities in Ai ken County and questions public boasting while asking where Operation Thunder is achieving results and improved safety.

Aiken County

Jackpot of mail asks for money hits the inbox

A flood of ten mail requests for funds arrives, each urging donations or payments. The sender names various causes, but no specific details are verified. The recipients face potential pressure to respond quickly.

Thank you from New Ellenton police for tire help

A reader thanks the New Ellenton Police Department for stopping to assist their daughter whose car had a flat tire on Main Street. The message invites comments via Talk Back at 803 644 2384 or editorial@aikenstandard.com with readers’ names optional.

Aikenstandard.com New Ellenton Aikenstandard Aiken Aikenstandard. Com Haley Hughes

Correction notice for misidentified photo captions

The Ai ken Standard corrects misidentification of Reynaud Hunter and Taylor Burke in a photo on page 14A from Wednesday edition. The newspaper regrets the error and invites readers to report factual mistakes by calling Melissa Hanna or emailing editorial at aikenstandard.com.

Reynaud Hunter Taylor Burke Aiken Aiken County South Carolina Melissa Hanna Aikenstandard.com Aiken Standard Aikenstandard

Gateway offers students rich artistic experiences

Gateway's year round enrichment program provides instrumental music, vocals, dance, drama and visual art for students from grades three through 12. Adrian Prupis, a rising sixth grader, explores singing while peers join in. Elementary students perform July 2 and middle to high school showcases follow on July 11.

Denise Barnhart Gateway Adrian Prupis Adrian Leavelle McCampbell Middle Kennedy Middle School D’mitri Williams South Aiken High Daniel Parrish

Program gives Kennedy students a head start this summer

Eighth grader Kory Ewing joins Kennedy Middle School along with about 100 students from Kennedy Aiken and Schofield for a two to three week content recovery program. Courses in English science and math are offered online with options for math only and one on one help, aimed at raising grades to 70 or better for advancing to the next year.

Kory Ewing Kennedy Middle School Kory Kennedy, Aiken Middle School Schofield Middle School Mark Cota Cota Floyd White Schofield Kelli Kilbourne Aiken Middle School White Ics Ward Darby Wills Wills Gretchen Caddell Aiken High

Aiken County robotics team gains sponsors after funding dip

After losing about half its funding due to sponsor losses the Aiken County Robotics Team M'Aiken Magic received a $10 000 donation from Savannah River Nuclear Solutions LLC the program s only major sponsor. SRNS notes the investment could yield future engineers and scientists benefiting area industry and SR sites.

Aiken County M’aiken Magic Savannah River Nuclear Solutions LLC SANS Savannah River Dwayne Wilson SRNS

Also Mentioned on This Page

Berry Tara Wessinger-Hanna Rob Novit Oakwood-Windsor Hailey Steel SRS Clyde Ward Beth Everitt Aiken County Public School Amanda Stegen South Aiken High School Stegen Aiken County Robotics Team ACRT Aiken Communications Inc Scott B. Hunter Newsroom Melissa Hannamhanna Haley Hughes _ hughes Noah Karen Klockkklock Rutland Drive S.C P.O Scott 8 Hunter Focusonyou. Aikenstandard.com Lottery Carolina Cash Georgia Cash Cash
Search Courier

Search the Aiken Standard Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Aiken Standard?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication