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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 2016
Page
11
The Aiken Standard traces its 1867 founding and lists current leadership including Publisher Rhonda Overbey, Executive Editor Michael Smith, and News Editor Holly Kemp. The Thought of the Day by Ben Hecht reflects on prejudice as a raft for a troubled mind.
Editorial praises a more proactive approach in South Carolina with an 88000 grant plus 10 percent local match to fund a dedicated domestic violence investigator in Aiken Public Safety. It cites statewide violence statistics, support from local advocates, and calls for continued progress to reduce partner violence and save lives.
Columnist analyses the 2016 election dynamics. Barack Obama’s call for change clashed with Republican opposition in Congress, shaping a presidency hoped to be unrestrained by party. The piece questions the Electoral College's role, voter turnout, and the path Trump may take to unite a divided nation.
Aiken Electric Cooperative highlights advantages of membership including stable rates since 2014 despite wholesale power cost shifts and vows to keep rates constant through 2017. CEO Gary L. Stooksbury emphasizes not-for-profit operations, lean budgeting, and energy efficiency guidance to customers.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with writer address and daytime phone for publication verification. Limit under 500 words, allow edits for length clarity and taste, no pen names or anonymous submissions, discretionary publication, and no letters tied to organized political campaigns. Email to letters@aikenstandard.com or mail to Letters to the Editor P.O. Box 456 Aiken SC 29801.
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