Aiken Standard Publisher and staff credits
The Aiken Standard lists Scott B. Hunter as Publisher Melissa Hanna as Executive Editor Dee Taylor as Advertising Director Terri Cheek as Business Manager Laura Tiedman as Circulation Manager Letitia Jefferson as Classified Advertising Manager Ronnie Butler as Production Director.
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Letitia Jefferson
Brandeis on Differentiation as Path to Progress
The quote asserts that progress and happiness spring from differentiation, not uniformity, noting America’s belief and actions have advanced humanity and prosperity through diverse approaches. Brandeis underscores individual variation as driver of societal growth.
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America
Editorial urges attention to Aiken County EMS issues
The piece condemns public criticism of EMS in Aiken County, notes staff stress from recent turnover and understaffing, and calls on council members to ride along in ambulances to understand daily duties. It highlights a July incident, policy changes on LifeNet helicopter launches, and the dedication of road crews at Station 5.
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Aiken County Ems
EMS
Kathy Rawls
LifeNet
County Ems
Aiken Standard
Station 5
Column calls for reform in funding panel governance
The piece argues for separating the elected state treasurer from the Retirement System Investment Commission citing the need for professional independence and gubernatorial appointment. It warns that current laws force accommodations rather than proper management of a 27 billion dollar pension fund.
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Curtis Loftis
Retirement System Investment Commission
Loftis
Investment Commission
S.C. Budget and Control Board
Leverage drives shutdown politics in debt ceiling standoff
Kathleen Parker analyzes how leverage shapes the shutdown and the upcoming debt-ceiling fight. She stresses that while Obamacare framed the crisis, the real aim is policy reform on taxes and entitlements, with Boehner and Obama wielding strategic pressure.
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Washington
Republican House
Ted Cruz
John McCain
Cruz
Republican Party
House
John Boehner
Boehner
U.S
Senate
Angela Merkel
Obama
Residents thank City Council for backing density limits
A letter to the editor commends City Council for supporting a residents led push to restrict high density development. It notes opposition to Planning Commission exemptions and praises council members for addressing concerns and keeping debate focused on community interests.
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City Council
Aiken
Aiken Estates
Gem Lakes
Woodside
Dick Dewar
Steve Homoki
Gail Diggs
Planning Commission
Lessie Price
Fred Cavanaugh
Phil Merry
Silver Bhaff Road
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