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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 2017
Page
13
The Aiken Standard traces its founding in 1867 and lists current leadership including Publisher Rhonda Overbey, Executive Editor Michael Smith, and News Editor Holly Kemp. The item also notes a Thought of the Day attributed to Sidney Hook, a 20th century American philosopher.
South Carolina races to achieve Real ID compliance to prevent barred entry to federal buildings and travel, with voluntary compliance favored to ease DMV congestion. Noting SRS and Fort Gordon access implications, lawmakers push to meet a June deadline and avoid mass issuance.
In a Letter to the Editor residents criticize grandiose plans to remake Aiken into a modern city. They warn against copying other cities and urge mayor, council, and a local committee to focus on preserving Aiken’s historic character while improving parking and refurbishing outdated buildings. They call for infrastructure improvements to lead renewal.
Columnist argues President Trump faces divided Republican aims over the health bill. It says the AHCA failed to meet campaign promises and exposed rifts with Speaker Ryan and the Freedom Caucus. The piece urges Trump to reassess tactics, focus on broadly popular infrastructure, and drop unworkable aides.
The Aiken Standard invites letters up to 500 words with the writer's signed name and address and a daytime phone number. Include a brief headline. Submissions may be edited for length, libel, or taste and are discretionary. Anonymous or organized-campaign letters will not be published.
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