Aiken Standard Founder and Key Staff Listed
The Aiken Standard notes its 1867 founding with details of publisher Scott B. Hunter executive editor Timothy E. O’Briant and department heads Dee Taylor advertising director Melanie Smith internet sales director Phil Yates production director Perri Cheek business manager Laura Tiedman delivery director Letitia Jefferson classified advertising manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott B. Hunter
Timothy E. O'Briant
Dee Taylor
Melanie Smith
Phil Yates
Perri Cheek
Laura Tiedman
Letitia Jefferson
Conscience Entis Superstition In Thinker Quote
Fragmentary note quotes a philosopher’s Latin phrase on conscience and superstition, referencing thoughts from the early 17th century. The garbled text hints at a scholarly discussion of belief, mind, and morality. Potential attribution to a thinker born 1609 or 1616 remains unclear.
Indoor firing range gains cautious support in Aiken
Aiken City Council backs allowing indoor gun ranges within city limits. The editorial argues a safe indoor facility can improve training and safety, reducing need to travel to Augusta or Columbia, while promoting business growth and recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
Lessie Price
Beaufort Street
Willow Run
Augusta
Columbia
Letters to the Editor on vocational training and seniors
The author lauds Career Centers of South Carolina and cites Barnwell County instructor Craig Baumer’s CAD wins. He urges support for seniors, a dedicated senior center in Aiken, and endorses Jane Page Thompson for probate judge, praising her integrity and efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Barnwell County
Craig Baumer
Aiken
Wousu
Thompson
Aiken County
Sandra Wohlers Windsor
Chicago teachers strike tests national union response
Commentators from the Hoover Institution weigh in after Chicago teachers walk out over a bitter contract battle and evaluations as schools reopen amid nationwide scrutiny. Afghan authorities take control of a major prison handed from Americans, viewed by Kabul as sovereignty vindication amid ongoing security concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Eric Hanuskek
Hoover Institution
Stanford University
Chicago
Aiken horse park proposal sparks talk of change and vision
Column urges open minds on locating a regional horse park in Aiken highlighting potential economic boosts, diverse facilities, and the need for a downtown Aiken look and feel. It critiques current sites, envisions multiuse spaces, transit ideas, and a welcoming, community centered venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ers Aiken
Sheik
Dubai
James Brown
Augusta
Aiken
Macon
Horse Park
Cobra
Laurens
Whiskey Road
Easy Street
Hitchcock Woods
Aiken County
Aiken County Horse Park Vision Proposed for Community Events
Local readers propose a multi use Horse Park in Aiken County to host equine events, fairs, ethnic and cultural festivals, food vendors, and a year end First Night style celebration. The plan includes a market area, food court, and staff to boost tourism and education funding. Linda Vola named as a proponent.
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Aiken County
Augusta
Aiken
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Birmingham
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People- Sentinel
Aiken Standard
Carl Langley
Black Drafting
Barnwell County Care
Will Sonny
Sam
Jane Page Thompson
Aft Mos
Bagram
Afghanistan
Hamid ‘Arzai
U.S
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Linda Vola
New Jersey
Aiken Stannara
P.O. Box
Aikenstandard.com
Jennifer Miller
Jmiller
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