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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 2016
Page
11
The Aiken Standard notes its founding in 1867 and lists key staff including publisher Rhonda Overbey, executive editor Michael Smith, and news editor Holly Kemp. A Thought of the Day by Mary Hunter Austin reflects on gradual personal development.
Tim Hofferth writes that the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education is adopting a stricter, more thorough capital project review to control costs of attendance. He cites Coastal Carolina Clemson and USC cases showing price reductions and shifts to private funding, with aim to protect affordability and access.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with the writer's address and daytime phone for verification. Keep within 500 words and include a brief headline. Editorially, letters may be edited for length, taste, and legality. no pen names or anonymous submissions. Email to letters@aikenstandard.com or mail to Letters to the Editor, PO Box 456, Aiken SC 29801.
Letter discusses recount risks amid claims of illegal votes and foreign influence, cites term limits history from Washington to Roosevelt, cites Supreme Court rulings and 2014–2016 election turnover data, argues for ongoing biennial elections and voter participation. MAXINE DEXTER asks.
Columnist Gary Bunker critiques Aiken County Council for using 2.3 million of the general fund balance to fund a 3 percent raise and health benefits, leaving a near 4 million shortfall next year. He warns raiding fund balance erodes reserves and delays hard fiscal choices.
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