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!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 2017
Page
11
Aiken Standard presents a human interest note quoting Ernest Albert Hooten, an American anthropologist (1887 1954), reflecting on how history often recalls events that should not have occurred. The piece references publisher Rhonda Overby executive editor Michael Smith and news editor Holly Kemp.
Guest editorial urges South Carolina to curb overreach of the disturbing schools statute and form a joint House investigation. It cites data from Charleston County and national comparisons, argues for discipline without criminalization, and highlights reforms seen in Texas to reduce arrests while maintaining safety.
Instructions direct tracking the voting records of U S House and Senate via a GovTrack page at the shortened URL. The note provides a quick path to measure lawmakers votes and performance.
Michael Smith reflects on nearly a year at the Aiken Standard and North Augusta Star since March 25 2016. He highlights awards from the S C Press Association including General Excellence and the President's Cup, praises staff, and invites reader input for the 150th anniversary booklet featuring notable Aiken front pages.
A collection of letters from James Bronder and Andy Hallen debate litter control and environmental policy. Bronder suggests a takeout litter tax and a litter fund to hire cleanup crews. Hallen urges infrastructure repair and downtown revitalization to keep Aiken competitive. Jeffrey S. Jordan adds views on growth timing and private development support.
The Aiken Standard accepts signed letters under 500 words with the writer’s address and daytime phone for verification. Include a brief headline and avoid pen names or anonymous submissions. Emails to letters aikenstandard com or mail to Letters to the Editor P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29801. Publication is discretionary.
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.
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!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.