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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 2012
Page
15
The Aiken Standard lists staff roles including Publisher Scott B. Hunter and Executive Editor Timoth y E. O Briant along with other department heads. A Dickinson quotation about friendship and avarice is presented as a decorative line.
A reader recalls a stranger paying for groceries and weighs in on abortion and Republican policy, then praises Realtors in South Carolina explaining licensing, ethics, and probate experience. The letter argues for higher professional standards and highlights Jane Page Thompson as a qualified Realtor.
Endorsement from B Henderson Johnson Jr. praises Sue Roe for more than 50 years of acquaintance, 28 years as probate judge, and leadership with the South Carolina Association of Counties and National Association of Counties. Emphasizes experience, integrity, and non political focus. Roe urged to be re elected.
Opinion piece urges funding and leadership to empower DHEC under Catherine Templeton to clear a backlog of 500 expired permits, reduce pollution, and improve public health. It notes lawsuits over coal ash controls at Santee Cooper and calls for faster processing, tighter oversight, and continued reform.
The column analyzes Obama’s remark you didn’t build that and Romneys 47 percent, arguing both reflect deeper beliefs about government and economy. It frames Obama as emphasizing public goods and mentors, and Romney as addressing tax policy and entitlements toward the 47 percent. Jack DeVine, retired executive from Aiken, critiques context and rhetoric.
The passage merges a romantic debate moment with President Obama celebrating his 20th wedding anniversary to Michelle. It also notes a meningitis outbreak with four deaths and 26 illnesses across five states tied to steroid injections.
The Aiken Standard outlines how to submit signed, non anonymous letters for publication. Include writer address and daytime phone, stay under 300 words, and note editors may edit for length libel and taste. No pen names, no organized-campaign letters, and contact Jennifer Miller for questions.
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