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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 16, 2017
Page
11
The Aiken Standard lists its founding year as 1867 and credits RHONDA OVERBEY as Publisher MICHAEL SMITH as Executive Editor and HOLLY KEMP as News Editor. The Thought of the Day quotes Roald Dahl.
Editorial lauds overdue FOIA reform as House and Senate pass a bill with wide margins and await Gov. McMaster’s signature. The measure tightens response times to ten days, caps record fees, and weighs a dedicated FOIA court amid opposition. Public access championed by Rep. Bill Taylor and Aiken County residents fuels the victory while noting remaining gaps.
The letter-writer questions transparency at City Council meetings and mocks development pushes like the Renaissance and parking plans. The piece suggests new vibes and warns of hidden deals, while proposing food trucks and reimagined spaces, amid a broader debate on community change.
Guest columnist Dr Frank G Roberson argues for a cradle to college mindset to prevent the schoolhouse to prison pipeline. He cites Frederick Douglass, urges early parental involvement, strong reading skills from birth through eighth grade, and a state bill to reduce juvenile court processing, calling for a 21st century education path and funding planning for college.
A prompt directing readers to the GovTrack site at bit.ly/2IU6XXn to explore how U.S. House and Senate members voted. It serves as a guidance for tracking legislative roll calls and voting records through the GovTrack platform.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with writer address and daytime phone for verification. Limit under 500 words, subject to editing for length and libel. Anonymous or pen-name letters are not published. Email letters to letters@aikenstandard.com or mail to Letters to the Editor RO Box 456 Aiken SC 29801.
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