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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 22, 2020
Page
11
The Aiken Standard notes its founding in 1867 and lists current staff positions including RHONDA OVERBEY as Publisher JOHN BOYETTE as Executive Editor and HOLLY KEMP as News Editor. It includes a Thought of the Day attributed to Bishop Fulton J. Sheen.
The Times and Democrat notes AAA will not publish a Memorial Day travel forecast this year due to COVID-19 data issues, predicting fewer holiday travelers and a return to normal forecasting next year. It reports online bookings rising modestly and a shift toward U S domestic road trips and regional getaways as guidance evolves.
Aiken column remembers Memorial Day meaning, from its Civil War origins to current traditions. It notes no parade this year due to COVID-19, urges a moment of silence at 11 a.m. Saturday, and highlights local observances including a horse drawn caisson tribute led by Robbie Shellhouse. Col. Claude H. Davis III is cited as a local survivor and educator.
Aiken readers debate the 2020 election stance with strong partisan views. Larry Jarret favors blue, Stewart Meyer argues red, and David Ackerson questions timing of a White House notice about economic impact payments while praising Trump and invoking religion.
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