Aiken Standard Prominent Staff Directory Listed
The Aiken Standard lists key personnel including Publisher Scott B. Hunter Executive Editor Timothy E. O Briant and Advertising Director Melanie Smith along with other department heads Terri Cheek Production Director Laura Tiedman Business Manager Letitia Jefferson and more. The note marks the paper's founding year 1867.
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Scott B. Hunter
Timothy E. O'Briant
Dee Taylor
Melanie Smith
Phil Yates
Terri Cheek
Laura Tiedman
Letitia Jefferson
Wells Quote Sparks Reflection On Past Crises
The remark attributes a recurring pattern to crises, noting how today’s urgency can become tomorrow’s humor. It situates the observation with a nod to H. G. Wells born 1866 and died 1946, marking the author’s enduring wit.
Letters to the Editor and Local Election Endorsements
Readers comment on community culture and civic life, praising Karen Gordon and Garden City Jazz while debating foreign policy, Iran, and Israel. Letters also advocate Jane Page Thompson for Aiken County Probate Judge, praising her qualifications and urging votes for November 6.
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Aiken
Jane Thompson
Aiken County
Karen Gutmann
Thompson
Sue Roe
Judge Roe
The price of freedom and dangerous words
Leonard Pitts Jr argues the First Amendment shields free speech despite provocation and violence. He notes how unchecked expression can provoke riots abroad and domestic fallout, yet insists liberty must prevail to uplift and enlighten society. He cautions leaders to defend free expression even when faced with deadly protests and calls for clear public understanding.
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Congress
United States
America
Snyder Phelps
Supreme Court
Kansas
U.S
CNN
Fareed Zakaria
YouTube
Google
Facebook
Twitter
Fort Lauderdale
Mogadishu
Tom Joyner
Newt Gingrich
Joyner
Middle East
Africa
Cleveland
Detroit
Online learning could reshape South Carolina higher education
The piece argues for expanding online and high-volume models to widen access to college. It cites USC Palmetto College as a starting point and suggests online classes can lower costs, reduce dorm needs, and reach 5,000 students per course. It envisions a more educated workforce attracting business and boosting the economy.
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University of South Carolina
Palimetto College
South Carlina
USC
Kennedy era religious politics and Caroline Kennedy abortion stance
The article notes JFK praised James Cardinal Gibbons and later discusses Caroline Kennedy’s self description as a Catholic woman advocating abortion rights. It contrasts Catholic Church teaching with political stances, mentions Teddy Kennedy’s evolving views, and references reactions from Catholic leaders and the media. It cites Bill O’Reilly as a Fox host and author.
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John F. Kennedy
James Cardinal Gibbons
Kennedy
United States
Jfk
Caroline Kennedy
Teddy
Sen
Ms. Kennedy
Obama
Democratic Party
Republican Party
GOP
Letters to the Editor Policy at Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with writer address and daytime phone for verification. Do not exceed 300 words and avoid anonymous submissions. Editorial discretion applies. letters linked to organized campaigns or candidates will not be published. Send to Letters to the Editor RO Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or email letters at aikenstandard.com.
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Aiken
Aikenstandard.com
Jennifer Mille
Jmiller
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Garden City Jazz
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Anthony J. DiStefano
Leonard Pitts Jr
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