Aiken Standard Founder 1867 Honored in Thought Leader Note
The Aiken Standard marks its founding in 1867 with a note honoring publisher Rhonda Overbey, managing editor Michael Harris, and news editor Holly Kemp. The Thought of the Day quotes Emily Dickinson on behavior proving character.
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Rhonda Overbey
Michael Harris
Holly Kemp
Aiken Equestrian Show Draws Visitors and Funds Local Charity
The Aiken Charity Horse Show at Bruce's Field wrapped after nearly two weeks, drawing visitors from Wisconsin, North Carolina and Florida. It raised about $30,000 for Great Oak Therapeutic Riding Center, which aids people with special needs through equine activities. The event highlighted Aiken’s hospitable, casual atmosphere and strong horse community, with Bruce's Field as the centerpiece for shows, trials and Special Olympics events.
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Aiken
Bruce’s Field
Tara Bostwick
Aiken Horse Park
Bostwick
Great Oak Therapeutic
Indi
Wendy O’brien
Great Oak
Whitney Field
New Bridge
McGhees’ Mile
Bruce’s
Wisconsin
North Carolina
Florida
Trump as president a mixed praise from a columnist
A columnist defends Donald Trump as a president acting for all Americans amid fierce partisan divides. The piece highlights Trump’s China trade stance, North Korea engagement, immigration control, and tax policies, arguing they boost the economy and national interests while criticizing resistance and Mueller-era debates.
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Donald Trump
Trump
Dwight D. Eisenhower
U.S
China
North Korea
Kim Jong UN
Kim
Mueller
America First
GOP
Letter praising Wyatts and local development in Aiken County
Dr Clay Bolton of Fate Texas shares a letter supposedly echoing his father Ronny Bolton. He commends Weldon Wyatt and Tom Wyatt as top local development minds and argues their projects like Family Y Trolley Run Sage Valley Golf Club merit trust. He claims the Wyatts have no financial need and will deliver a first class, well planned entrance to the city.
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Weldon
Tom Wyatt
Aiken County
Ronny Bolton
Wyatts
Sage Valley Golf Club
Aiken
Letters to the Editor at Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with writer address and daytime phone for publication verification. Do not exceed 500 words. letters may be edited for length, clarity, libel, and taste. Anonymous or pen-named letters are not published, and organized campaign letters are discouraged. Email to letters@aikenstandard.com or mail to Letters to the Editor, P.O. Box 456, Aiken SC 29801.
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Aiken
Aikenstandard.com
P.O. Box
Aiken, SC
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