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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 18, 2017
Page
9
The Aiken Standard traces its founding to 1867 and lists RHONDA OVERBEY as Publisher, MICHAEL SMITH as Executive Editor, and HOLLY KEMP as News Editor. The Thought of the Day reflects on manners learned by observation, citing Fred Astaire.
A House Opioid Abuse Prevention Study Committee formed by Speaker Jay Lucas met to discuss tackling the opioid crisis. The panel notes deaths rising nationwide and in South Carolina, with 573 SC residents dying in 2015. Bills include education, 911 Good Samaritan immunity, and a prescription drug monitoring expansion. Local concern cites York and Upstate areas as hard hit.
Columnist Kathleen Parker argues Trump often contradicts his team and reveals truths others hide. She cites alleged sharing of Islamic State intel with Russia and argues the episode raises questions about motives, trust, and the future impact on sources and policy.
Last month Mental Health America Aiken County held its annual fundraiser Aiken’s Cookin with Celebrity Chefs. The event thanked sponsors Ross Desmond Michael Bellotti and The Reserve Club at Woodside Plantation and featured Mark Hudson Photography. The campaign promotes Mental Health Month with Risky Business focusing on early signs, education, and reducing stigma.
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