Ties to the Community | Rose Hill + Robert Campbell

A Holiday Cookie Stroll December 13, 2020 Downtown Aiken Photography by Allen Riddick Brooke and Sheila Thomas Cathie Adams, Liz Nica, and Whitney Jordan Adams Keelyn, Mikah, Kynzie, and Karsyn Grazier Emarie and Amandea Gilchrist, Teshia McIver, and Denise Green FacebookTweetPin

Noah’s Way and Friends Coat Drive December 12, 2020 Sams’ Club Photography by Allen Riddick Ronnie Young Jr., Jane Page Thompson, and Kenny Freeman Bax, Julie, and Shyla Whitesell Sue Ellis and Michael Dean Perry Roseann and Jack Mariner Noah Priester Cato and Keyatta Priester FacebookTweetPin

Snowbirds are looking for a fresh start in warmer and friendlier climates If you are lucky enough to have been born and raised in the South, or if you relocated south of the Mason-Dixon line to become a permanent resident years ago, you may be slightly annoyed when you see those pesky critters known as snowbirds. Each New Year, they migrate from the North to spend time where it is warm and sunny. They have most likely endured freezing temperatures and snow drifts during the holidays and now seek a place to nestle on a beach or golf course. They don’t realize that they are robbing you of your favorite

The Highland Park Hotel, Aiken’s first grand hotel, was situated on the western end of Park Avenue on the plateau overlooking what is now the Aiken Golf Club. It was constructed in 1869 – 1870. In 1874 its capacity was doubled to 300 guests with an addition on the left side. The hotel was constructed at a time when Aiken was considered a health resort because of its pine-scented air, mild climate, and sandy soil. Over the years the hotel advertised large rooms with sunny exposure, marble-top walnut furniture, and rooms lit with rosin gas and warmed with open fireplaces. All rooms had electric bells. Hot and cold baths were