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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 2021
Page
7
The Aiken Standard traces its founding to 1867 and lists Rhonda Overbey as publisher John Boyette as executive editor and Holly Kemp as news editor in its masthead.
USC Aiken biweekly editorial lauds Dr Sandra Jordan for leading nine years of growth and innovation. It highlights increases in enrollment and endowments, public school partnerships, new programs in health care and cybersecurity, and major collaborations with Savannah River sites.
Aiken residents led by Sandra E Tucker criticize Xylem's aggressive pruning along Dominion Energy lines. They cite damage to century old pines and oaks, uncleaned debris, and lack of advance notice. They urge city action including preassessment, in house cleanup, and new pruning cycles.
Japanese Americans in camps built outdoor diamonds for passion and morale. Nisei players formed teams across centers, with George Omachi later scouting for MLB and Tom Seaver. Baseball aided reentry, healing, and a sense of normalcy amid forced relocation and later redress debates.
The Aiken Standard welcomes signed letters with the writer’s address and daytime phone for verification. Do not exceed 500 words, use a brief headline, and expect editorial editing. Anonymous or organized-cause submissions may be rejected. email to letters@aikenstandard.com or mail to Letters to the Editor P.O. Box 456 Aiken SC 29801.
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