Aiken Electric Cooperative held its annual Run United on Saturday in Aiken. The event, which has been taking place for more than 10 years, raises funds for the United Way of Aiken County.
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 Historic Aiken Foundation will hold its spring event today at 3 p.m. at the Center for African American History, Art and Culture, 120 York St. N.E. The event will feature awards to preservation projects and Jane Vaughters, a lecture about Eulalie Salley, and refreshments. It is free and open to the public. Read moreToday's events for April 28
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