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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 2016
Page
9
The Aiken Standard announces Ellen Priest as Publisher and Editor with Michael Smith as Executive Editor and Holly Kemp as News Editor. A thought of the day quotes Franz Kafka on vision and beauty at the paper founded in 1867.
The guest editorial urges a sober look at how the United States handles terror threats, citing Omar Mateen and Fort Hood as warning signs. It argues for stronger FBI tools while warning against turning the nation into a police state, and calls for a broad national debate on counter terrorism and rights.
Frank G. Roberson, executive director of Horse Creek Academy, argues charter schools raise academic attainment by introducing parental choice and competition. He asserts charters meet state standards, foster home–school engagement, and help close achievement gaps among ethnic, linguistic, and economic groups.
The Aiken Standard invites readers to send signed letters with their address and daytime phone number for verification. Submissions should be under 500 words and are subject to editing for length, libel, and taste. Anonymous or organizationally affiliated letters may not be published.
A letter urges voting for Bart Blackwell in House District 81 citing his business experience in Aiken, Air Force service, community leadership, and ability to attract jobs. The piece portrays him as a principled, practical leader ready to tackle infrastructure and economic needs.
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