Aiken Standard Leadership and Historic Founding
The Aiken Standard traces its roots to 1867 with publisher Rhonda Overbey and editors Michael Harris and Holly Kemp steering coverage. A note honors Ogden Nash, born 1902 and died 1971, highlighting his quotation about happiness.
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Aiken Standard Stars Prep Banquet Highlights Top Area Athletes
Editorial notes celebrate May 24 Best of Prep Sports banquet at USC Aiken and preview standout performances from Aiken, Barnwell, and Edgefield counties. DeMarcus Lawrence headlines as keynote, with regional champions in basketball, soccer, baseball, track, and golf recognized. tickets on sale online with VIP $25 and general admission $15.
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Self marriage trend spurs playful society debate
Columnist notes sologamy as a quirky social trend with self weddings gaining packages that include invitations vows and cake. He jokes about mirrors bouquets and in laws while predicting mixed reactions and continued dating behavior. The piece blends humor with questions about stigma and societal norms.
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South Carolina Lawmakers Pass Animal Welfare Bill
South Carolina lawmakers approved Senate bill 105 last Friday after a years long effort by the animal welfare community. The measure funds care costs for abused animals, speeds up cruelty cases, expands magistrate training, lowers stray hold times, and redirects spay neuter license plate funds to impoverished counties pending the governor's signature.
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Out-of-state vets urged to back TNR policy update in state bill
An editor's letter urges support from out-of-state veterinarians for a local animal welfare bill endorsing Trap Neuter Return as population control for outdoor cats and updating state language. Advocates dropped humane shelter standards and tethering guidelines to move the bill forward. some lawmakers and advocates lamented the tethering omission. The measure drew praise from key lawmakers and animal groups, while concerns over tethering linger.
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