It is a tradition for seniors graduating from Aiken County high school to return to the elementary schools they attended for a final walk through, inspiring students and reconnecting with their former teachers but, a group of seniors won't be participating in the walks this year. The Aiken County Public School District has banned the students from local charter schools including Horse Creek Academy and Fox Creek High School from participating.Â
In March of 1882, riders on horseback gathered to play a game on a large field off a dirt road not far from downtown Aiken. Read moreWe Are Aiken County: Whitney Field still going strong as polo venue more than 140 years later
Editor's note: We Are Aiken County is a series of articles that will run through March 16. It celebrates people, places and events that shaped Aiken County. Read moreWe Are Aiken County: Hopelands Concert Series to celebrate golden anniversary
Amp The Alley will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 29, in The Alley in downtown Aiken. Will & Brock will perform today. For more information, visit ampthealley.com. Read moreToday's events for May 9
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