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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 2017
Page
11
Publisher Rhonda Overbey and News Editor Holly Kemp present a brief note on the Aiken Stanndam’s founding in 1867. The page features the thought of the day by Robert Penn Warren, noting his birth year and death date.
Sun News records broad bipartisan push against offshore oil and seismic testing from Florida to Maine, led by SC Governor McMaster and other governors. It notes economic concerns from tourism in Myrtle Beach, anti-drilling sentiment, and opposition from Rep. Sanford and Rep. Rice amid a broader federal budget debate.
A guest column notes minimal flooding on Hilton Head Island after Irma. Water filled lagoons and ditches with pumps operating, Port Royal Sound surge about four feet above high tide, and erosion pressures persist at Dolphin Head and Pine Island despite no homes flooded.
Augusta Sports Council and agencies host Ironman 70.3 Augusta for the ninth year drawing about 3,500 athletes and guests, estimated regional economic impact near 5 million dollars. The event features a 1.2 mile swim 56 mile cycle and 13.1 mile run with volunteers and safety coordinated by local sheriffs and police departments from Aiken County and nearby towns.
The Aiken Standard invites letters to the editor up to 500 words with writer address and daytime phone for verification. Letters must be signed, include a brief headline, and may be edited for length, libel, and taste. Anonymous or organized-campaign letters will not be published.
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