Breaking News
The Aiken City Council could take the first step toward selling the Newberry Hall building Monday evening. On the agenda for first reading at the 7 p.m. council meeting is an ordinance approving the sale of 117 Newberry Street – the Newberry Hall building – to Newberry Hall owners Patrick and Natalie Carlisle, for $1.15 million.Â
Today's Highlights
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
What's happening today
The 16th annual Be an ACTS Fan fan drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Saturday at Lowe's, 2470 Whiskey Road. Come by and purchase a fan for $24.99 or make a donation to ACTS. For more information, visit actsofaikenorg. Read moreToday's events for May 10
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