Aiken Standard Staff and Leadership Listing
The Aiken Standard presents its founding year 1867 and lists key personnel: Publisher Scott B. Hunter Executive Editor Timothy E O Briant Advertising Director Dee Taylor Internet Sales Director Melanie Smith Business Manager Laura Tiedman Delivery Director Letitia Jefferson Classified Advertising Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee Taylor
Melanie Smith
Terri Cheek
Laura Tiedman
Letitia Jefferson
Think About It Quote by Walker Percy On Awareness
Curbed reflection on awareness links the idea of recognizing potential search to being onto something. The quote attributes insight to Walker Percy, noting his life span 1916 to 1990. It frames inquiry as a sign of progress toward understanding.
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Baxter
North Augusta
Greenville
Here
Keltie Kudzu
Atlanta
Thompson and Roe highlighted in Aiken County notices
A series of letters praise Thompson for probate judge and endorse Roe for continued county leadership. Readers commend Thompson's ethics and experience, and celebrate Judge Sue Roe's 50-year service, urging continued excellence. Supportive voices from local residents detail community impact and personal loyalty.
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Jane Page Thompson
Thompson
Aiken County
Paula Z. Blessing
Aiken
Sue Roe
Pub Night in the Alley Thanks Readers for Support
The St Andrews Society of Aiken hosted a Pub Night in the Alley with Davor’s Cafe and Palmetto Package on Park Avenue. Organizers thanked attendees for a large turnout, apologized for running out of food, and praised Missy for the Scotch tasting and Richard Baxter for running the genealogy table.
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St. Andrews Society of Aiken
Davor’s Cafe
Missy
Palmetto
Park Avenue
Richard Baxter
Bandit the Shelter Dog Wins Wild Read Contest in Aiken
In 2011 Bandit, a shelter dog, was featured in the Aiken Standard after winning a Wild Read contest sponsored by the Aiken Woman's Club and FOTAS. The dog resembled Buck from The Call of the Wild, prompting a visit to the Aiken County Animal Shelter where many dogs barked as the family met Bandit.
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Bandit
Kay Leach Aiken
Aiken Standard
Aiken Woman’s Club
FOTAS
Buck
Jack London
Aiken County
Aiken County Considers Referendum on Financial Offices
Supporters argue the measure will shift financial authority to the County Council, raise hiring standards for treasurer and auditor, and improve transparency and professionalism in county finances by reducing political influence over tax dollars.
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Aiken County
Deadline for political letters to the editor in October
The deadline for letters to the editor about the upcoming general election or candidates is noon October 31. Letters received after that will not be considered.
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Aiken
P.O. Box
Aikenstandard.com
Jennifer Miller
Jmiller
Federal court backs South Carolina voter ID law
A three judge panel upheld South Carolina's photo ID requirement for voting noting no inherent discrimination. They criticized the Justice Department for blocking the law and urged lawmakers to consider early voting to boost participation, while underscoring free IDs to counter claims of hardship.
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South Carolina
U.S. Justice Department
Obama
Justice Department
Palmetto
Supreme Court
General Assembly
Ethics reform in South Carolina faces tangled path to good bill
The piece argues reform is needed and highlights Gov. Nikki Haley and Speaker Bobby Harrell as both proponents and potential cautionary examples. It notes investigations, competing panels, and adds Haley’s blueprint as a practical starting point while urging a clear, impartial process.
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Nikki Haley
Bobby Harrell
Harrell
Kenny Bingham
R-Cayce
House
Harry Ott
D-St. Matthews
Haley
State Ethics Commission
Legislative
Fox
Landmark attack plot and political fallout feature in broad text
FBI says Bangladeshi man arrested in elaborate sting tried to blow up a fake car bomb outside the Federal Reserve in Manhattan. Syrian conflict notes warn of ongoing casualties during a holiday period as calls for cease fire rise. Lance Armstrong steps down from Livestrong amid doping findings. The Aiken Standard outlines letters to the editor policies and submission rules for opinions.
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Mary Galligan
FBI
New York
United States
Federal Reserve
Syria
Lakhdar Brahimi
Bashar Assad
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Carolyn Huey
Bruce Francis
Peggy Elliott
Megan Elliott
Sue Jones Ellis
Don Wells
Millbrook Baptist Church
Wells
Manhattan
Lance Armstrong
Livestrong