Editorial Board Think About It
The piece presents Ellen Priest as Publisher and Tim O Briant as Editor and Director of Audience with Michael Ulmer as Editorial Page Editor. It features Alvin Toffler’s quote about the illiterate of the future learning to learn.
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Tim O’briant
Michael Ulmer
Parking options balance to lure sustainable Aiken growth
City officials see downtown parking as key to attracting development and supporting events like Lobster Races and Ai ken's Makin'. A planned garage or lot could ease peak hour congestion, with public private options and Hotel Aiken links explored, while preserving the city’s open for business charm.
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Aiken
John Klimm
Makin
Hotel Aiken
Shah
Shahs
Hotel
Letters to the Editor Policy at The Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with writer address and daytime phone for verification. Letters must stay under 500 words and are subject to editing for length clarity libel and taste. Anonymous or organized advocacy letters are not published.
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P.O. Box
Aikenstandard
Michael Ulmer
Mulmer
Aikenstandard.com
Back into the Mideast mire as Obama pledges limits
The piece argues Obama faces a widening Middle East quagmire amid U.S. troop deployments to Iraq and Syria despite promises of no boots on the ground. It contrasts Putin's clear aims with Obama's dwindling congressional support and a potential new War Powers authorization.
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Barack Obama
Vladimir Putin
Bashar al-Assad
Obama
Mideast
U.S
Iraq
Syria
Middle East
Congress
Libya
Afghanistan
America
Putin
Assad
State Department
Russia
Antony Blinken
Iran
Channeling Cassandra as Republicans reshape debates
Column examines GOP arguing about debate fairness while broad issues loom. It features William Van Dusen Wishard and his warnings about global crisis of identity, tech change, and a post human future. Kathleen Parker notes need for a guiding story from a future leader.
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Jeb
Trump
Ben
Jeb Bush
Chris Christie
ISIS
al- Qaeda
Syria
William “van” Dusen Wishard
Washington, D.C
Wishard
Cassandra
Remember the Fallen Honor Those Who Currently Serve
A letter urges Aiken residents to support Wreaths Across America and purchase a Wreath of Remembrance and Honor for veterans. A Dec 12 ceremony at Southlawn Cemetery 4524 Whiskey Road will include colors, taps, speakers, and wreath placements for about 300 local veterans. Contact 803-641-6800 to participate.
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Aiken
Wreaths
America
Arlington Cemetery
Southlawn
Southlawn Cemetery
Whiskey Road
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