Aiken Standard Publisher and Editorial Leadership
The Aiken Standard announces leadership and staff roles with Scott B. Hunter as Publisher and Melissa Hanna as Executive Editor. Dee Taylor heads Advertising, Terri Cheek directs Business, Laura Friedman oversees Circulation, Letitia Jefferson runs Classifieds, and Ronnie Butler manages Production.
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Terri Cheek
Laura Tiedman
Thoughtful Reflection on Time and Trauma by Anais Nin
The quote notes people inhabit time through varying distances from the present. It suggests fears and traumas shape their journeys, making experiences slanted, peripheral, uneven, and evasive. It emphasizes nuance in how individuals relate to now.
Williston hero saves truck driver from pond
Cpl. Joey Patsourakos of the Williston Police Department dove underwater into a pond in Barnwell County to rescue 26-year-old Tommy Chambers after his pickup flipped into the water. The driver’s father credits the officer with preventing drowning.
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Making government work for the children column
Anthony J. DiStefano argues for a National Service Act to engage 18 year olds in service across military, infrastructure, humanitarian and environmental tasks. He warns Congress on budget fights and calls for presidential accountability with no pay without a budget. He notes Syria debate and critiques Obamacare and debt trends.
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Long-term care planning pressure amid rising aging population
The Washington Post columnist discusses dwindling options for family care as Medicare coverage falls short for long-term needs. She cites the AARP report The Aging of the Baby Boom and the Growing Care Gap and urges readers to start a personal plan using a 40-day Decide Create Share challenge.
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City to discuss zoning change expanding high density
A letter to the editor warns the Sept 9 City Council hearing could redefine dwelling units to exempt hotels and shelters from density rules in planned and multifamily districts. It cites proposed appliance-based criteria and past planning missteps, urging residents to oppose.
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