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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 09, 2016
Page
11
The Aiken Standard traces its origins to 1867 and lists Ellen Priest as Publisher and Editor, Michael Smith as Executive Editor, and Holly Ellington as News Editor. It notes a José Ortega y Gasset quotation about future collision and aspiration, with his birth and death years.
The guest editorial examines the volatile 2016 campaign with Donald Trump leading the Republican field after Indiana, Ted Cruz exiting, and Hillary Clinton maintaining a delegate edge. It notes polls misfired, third party possibilities linger, and a turn to substantive debate remains possible before the July convention and November election.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters up to 500 words with the writer address and daytime phone for verification. Letters may be edited for length and taste. Pen names are not allowed and anonymous letters will not be published. Publication is discretionary. Email to letters aikenstandard com or mail to Letters to the Editor P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29801.
Eugene Robinson argues the GOP fragment and bend to Donald Trump after his rapid march to presumptive nominee. He notes resistance or collaboration among leaders, the Bush family rebuke, Ryan and Priebus push for unity, and rising figures willing to back Trump or pivot.
The guest column argues SMRs can meet rising energy demand in South Carolina and beyond. It highlights NuScale designs producing 50 MW per module, scalable to 600 MW, with underground siting at Idaho National Laboratory and DOE backing. The piece notes faster deployment, noncarbon operation, and Savannah River Site support, citing Dr. J Winston Porter.
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