Aiken Standard Leadership and History Highlight
The Aiken Standard, founded in 1867, lists RHONDA OVERBEY as Publisher JOHN BOYETTE as Executive Editor and HOLLY KEMP as News Editor, outlining its historic leadership structure.
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 2021
Page
6
The Aiken Standard, founded in 1867, lists RHONDA OVERBEY as Publisher JOHN BOYETTE as Executive Editor and HOLLY KEMP as News Editor, outlining its historic leadership structure.
A guest editorial argues the broken windows approach can curb corruption by enforcing minor ethics violations. It cites The Post and Courier uncovering 1,100 misconduct cases since 2018 among SC educators, law enforcement, judges, and officials, showing many actions are hidden, reprimanded quietly, or not publicly disclosed.
Jack DeVine argues three lessons from the pandemic. He praises medical professionals and criticizes politicians and media. He urges reliance on science and balanced costs and benefits while noting vaccines and global impact. DeVine lives in Aiken with his wife Peggy.
Jean Andrews Kling of Jackson praises Ben Sasse 2017 work The Vanishing American Adult. The letter urges limiting screens, assigning chores, embracing discomfort, reducing consumerism, and family travel to teach values, with Bible study and church involvement highlighted as foundational.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with the writer address and daytime phone for verification. Do not exceed 500 words and include a brief headline. Editorial edits may occur for length and taste. Anonymous or organized-campaign letters will not be published. Send to letters@aikenstandard.com or to Letters to the Editor P.O. Box 456, Aiken SC 29801.
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