Correcting Balance in Aiken Standard Editorial
Editor Michael Smith discusses a Sept correction to Kathleen Parker's liberal versus moderate conservative stance and argues for maintaining diverse viewpoints. He defends the paper’s balance, stresses free speech, and encourages reader engagement during the election season.
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Aiken Standard Personnel and Thought of the Day
The Aiken Standard lists Ellen Priest as Publisher and Editor Michael Smith as Executive Editor and Holly Kemp as News Editor. Thought of the Day by T Huxley encourages learning about everything and everything about something.
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Aiken hires planning and public works directors
The city appoints Ryan Bland from Bakersfield as planning director and Michelle Shepherd from SCDOT as public works director. The editors praise their qualifications and view the hires as pivotal for road and mall redevelopment efforts, noting their long-term impact on Aiken.
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Arts in Education Week spotlight prompts equity call
Community letter urges embrace of arts in schooling and the new Every Student Succeeds Act to expand well rounded education. It cites public opinion on arts access, calls for equity, and invites local leaders and families to advocate for arts rich schools.
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