That's right - it's almost time for the Lobster Races!! Were you looking for something to do in Aiken SC? CHeck out the Lobster Races - A Downtown Aiken traditional event! Always on the Friday before the Kentucky Derby - we race lobsters instead of horses. There will be food vendors, live mus
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04/24/2013
Downtown Aiken is a great little community with a wonderful festival center and awesome shopping and eateries. The festival block closes and we have block parties that have become wonderul family traditions and have grown over the years -- we have the Lobster Races (Friday before the Kentucky
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04/21/2013
Yessss!!! A horse from Aiken SC will be in the Derby this year, woo hoo! Local Dogwood Stables (Cot Campbell) is thrilled! It's been awhile since they've had a horse in the Derby. They've had 8 horses start, and have had 2nd, 3rd and 4th place finishes! (in 1990 Summer Squall finished 2nd, i
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04/17/2013
Are you flying the US Flag? If so, there's a half-staff observance in order - now through sunset on 4/20/13 - see the notice below. > *** Event Date: 04/16/2013> The President has issued a proclamation as a mark> of respect for the victims of yesterday’s> tragic events in Boston, Massachusetts.
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04/17/2013
Good Evening, I hope all is well. I just received this notice regarding a request from The Governor. If you fly our flag, please read this! "The Governor requests the flags be flown athalf-mast in tribute of Michael Louis Broz, March14, 2013, who made the ultimate sacrifice inserving South C
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03/13/2013
I'm sure you have heard of Foxchase. The equestrian subdivision located at the edge of Hitchcock Woods, the 2100+ acre forest in the center of our little city :) miles of trails for walking or riding (foot and hoof traffic only!..oh, and carriage wheels) - an earlier post about Hitchcock Wo
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03/07/2013
We are very fortunate to have some great venues in our area - the CSRA! Central Savannah River Area -and it includes the area in/around Aiken SC and Augusta GA. James Brown Arena and Bell Auditorium are both in Augusta and have very active calendars - from our local ice hockey team - Augusta Ri
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03/03/2013
It's sidewalk sale time! Where: Downtown Aiken When: March 7,8,9 Rain or Shine! Here's a partial list of participating businesses: 3 Monkey's Fine Gifts, Tea Garden Gifts, Lionel Smith Ltd, Aiken Dry Goods, Charlotte's Bridal, Elk Eagle, Equine Divine Gallery J, My Aiken Body, Powercuts Salon &
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03/03/2013
Good Evening from Aiken, SC! The weatherman just said there could be a little rain/snowy mix tomorrow night. Be careful out there y'all! It should be more north of us, but you never know! We usually don't get much snow in this area - if you like to play in the snow, it's a great weekend to he
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02/15/2013
Pennies add up! Kent's Korner has a mobile app so you can check for stations near you, prices, etc - it's a great tool :) Here's a link to the Kent's Korner website: http://kentskorner.com/Home Look for the mobile app download at the top of the page. Drive safe! ------------------------------
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02/13/2013