Aiken Standard Founding Leaders and Thought of the Day
The Aiken Standard marks its founding in 1867 and lists publisher advertising director Rhonda Overbey, executive editor Michael Smith, and news editor Holly Kemp. The Thought of the Day quotes Adlai E Stevenson II about anger and size of a man.
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Michael Smith
Holly Kemp
Adlai E. Stevenson II
American Statesman
North Augusta Project Jackson referendum debate stalls brief
North Augusta City Council approved the Project Jackson master development on second reading 6-1 despite calls for a public referendum. Critics warn the revenue bond financing risks tax-backed debt while supporters argue a vote now would jeopardize the $61 million in public support and $160 million in private funds.
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Project Jackson
North Augusta
Jackson Development
Fletcher
Glover
Aiken Standard
Clinton as first woman president would reshape rights and history
Columnist notes Clinton's potential win would crown the first female U.S. president, marking a milestone in the long fight for equality. It contrasts her preparedness and poise with Trump’s flaws, and highlights how a Clinton victory could inspire girls and redefine political norms.
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Hillary Clinton
White House
Clinton
Donald Trump
Trump
Fox News
Hofstra University
Long Island
Barack Obama
Bill
Wellesley College
Girl Scout Gold Award history and Gala invite in South Carolina
Historical profile of Juliette Gordon Low founding the first Girl Scout troop in Savannah in 1912 and the Gold Award established in 1916. Notes the movement's global reach, SC branches, and details for the Nov. 4 Gold 100 Gala at the South Carolina State Museum with contact information. Also includes a local political letter urging votes and praise for Sheriff Mike Hunt's reelection from Steven A. Smith.
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Savannah
Georgia
Low
Girl Scouts
Girl Scout Movement
South Carolina
South Carolina State Museum
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Letters to the Editor guidelines at Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with writer address and daytime phone for verification. Do not exceed 500 words. submissions may be edited for length clarity libel and taste. Anonymous or pen name letters are not published. organized-campaign letters are not published. Email to letters@aikenstandard.com or mail to Letters to the Editor PO Box 456 Aiken SC 29801.
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