Aiken Standard Publisher and staff list
The credit line lists Scott B. Hunter as Publisher with Melissa Hanna as Executive Editor and Dee Taylor as Advertising Director. Terri Cheek is Business Manager, Laura Tiedman Circulation Manager, Letitia Jefferson Classified Advertising Manager, and Ronnie Butler Production Director.
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Melissa Hanna
Dee Taylor
Letitia Jefferson
When a Friend Speaks to Me Quote Inspires Reader
A Jean Renoir remark highlights how a friend’s words seem engaging to the speaker. The line reflects the director’s view on conversation and personal interest in another’s thoughts.
State targets prescription drug abuse with rapid reporting plan
South Carolina health officials and law enforcement partner to curb overdose deaths by requiring pharmacists to record and report prescription information within 24 hours starting January 1 2014. The initiative builds on monthly data collection and aims to reduce high per capita overdose rates.
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Veterans Overcome Shutdown Rise of Veterans Voice and Event
Aiken USC Aiken and the Aiken Warrior Project urge support for veterans amid a federal shutdown. The piece highlights veteran resilience, cites Thomas Meyer, and promotes Stephen Lang’s Beyond Glory at USC Aiken Etherredge Center on Oct 25 as a Veterans Day kickoff event inviting public participation and veteran dialogue.
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Aiken Warrior Project
America Held Hostage by a Modern Political Split
Leonard Pitts argues the government shutdown is driven by extreme Republicans. He compares their tactics to hostage taking and criticizes gerrymandering that protects anti governance votes. He calls for reform to restore responsible leadership and fair elections.
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Letter questions school choice plan and funding effects
A reader calls for careful scrutiny of the school choice proposal and the Foundation for Excellence in Education cited in a Sept. article. The letter questions dollar for dollar tax credits, impact on state funds, private school quality for disabled students, monitoring and accountability, and transparency of ties to lawmakers.
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Jeb Bush
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