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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 22, 2014
Page
15
A brief reflective piece on Sarah Orne Jewett, the 19th century American author born 1849 and died 1909, highlighting her influence in regionalist fiction and enduring legacy in New England literature. The note credits Ellen Priest, Tim O Briant, Melissa Hanna, and Michael Ulmer from the Aiken Standard staff.
Lawmakers advance a bill to amend the state constitution allowing the governor to appoint the Adjutant General with Senate approval. Proponents say elections risk unqualified leaders and divert Guard focus from training and state defense. Critics warn of politicized leadership and unclear qualifications amid a primary challenge to the current general.
Letter writers praise Senator Graham for conservative leadership and defense of troops. They contrast him with opponents, urge unity among Republicans, and call for voters to back Graham in the June 10 primary. The letters discuss Obamacare opposition, national security, and SC priorities like Port Charleston development.
The Aiken Standards Opinions Page will not publish letters about the June 10 primary after a Sunday in June. It aims to print all letters before election day and will reject letters tied to organized campaigns or candidate causes. Address letters to Letters to the Editor, PO Box 456, Aiken SC 29802 or via email.
Special to the Aiken Standard recalls Butler Derrick D S C serving 10 terms in Congress. He balanced support for Savannah River Site and textile jobs with questions on nuclear waste and Russell Dam. His May 12 funeral in Trenton honored a life of integrity, public service, and family devotion. Joan D Gregory, former admin assistant, shares reflections.
The writer urges a straightforward state ban on texting while driving to protect all drivers and vulnerable zones such as schools and hospitals. They argue against exemptions for older drivers and criticize patchwork local bans. Municipal bans exist but fail to unify policy.
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