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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 23, 2017
Page
11
The Aiken Standard traces its 1867 founding to key figures and early leadership. Publisher Rhonda Overby, Executive Editor Michael Smith, and News Editor Holly Kemp shaped the paper’s editorial direction in its infancy.
A historical quote from Henry Emerson Fosdick, American clergyman, about balance between rest and effort. It reflects on the need to let go to advance and to find footing to move forward, attributed to Fosdick.
Aiken Regional marks its 100th anniversary as the original Aiken hospital opened May 17 1917 near Eustis Park. The May 23 1917 Journal and Review reported the grand opening with city and private donations, including $1 000 and three acres of land, aiding a landmark community facility.
The Aiken Standard welcomes signed letters with the writer’s address and daytime phone for publication verification. Do not exceed 500 words and include a brief headline. Anonymous or pen name letters are not published and editorial editing may occur. Email to letters@aikenstandard.com or mail to Letters to the Editor PO Box 456.
Congressman Joe Wilson pushes the Sensible Nuclear Waste Disposition Act to require an earlier NRC licensing decision on Yucca Mountain, urging a full review funded by taxpayers and utility ratepayers while noting the site's geologic suitability, safety design, and long storage history. The letter also cites oversight by the Nuclear Waste Policy Act and calls for science to guide disposal decisions.
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