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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 2018
Page
11
The Aiken Standard profile notes its 1867 founding with publisher Michael Harris and managing editor Holly Kem Led by publisher Rhondag Vereey.
South Carolina deliberates whether a private nonprofit tourism promoter funded by public money must follow FOIA. Lawmakers propose a report requirement that could weaken the open records law, while critics urge full transparency amid Sunshine Week and ongoing probes.
Columnist Marc Thiessen argues Trump’s 25 percent steel and 10 percent aluminum tariffs jeopardize campaign pledges to boost manufacturing, auto jobs, infrastructure, energy independence, and military buildup. He notes job losses and higher costs in Ohio Michigan and Pennsylvania and cites studies on past tariffs. He urges reconsideration to protect American workers.
Opinion argues for mandatory badge use and electronic access controls at schools after shootings. Proposes each student receive a magnetic stripe card and photo ID to swipe at entrances to prevent intruders and reduce risk.
Bruce Jones of Athen writes about monitoring students with wearable ID or monitors to track attendance and safety, argues for age appropriate security, and calls for parental involvement and stricter gun background checks as opposed to spending on shooting ranges.
The Aiken Standard welcomes signed letters with full return address and daytime phone for verification. Do not exceed 100 words and include a brief headline. Anonymous letters and those tied to organized campaigns may not be published. Email to letters@aikenstandard.com or mail to Letters to the Editor PO Box 458 Aiken SC 29801.
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