Local residents had a variety of options to consider in terms of group prayer May 2, with the National Day of Prayer including indoor and outdoor events touching on a variety of local and international concerns, from families and businesses to terrorism and political leadership.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
The Western Carolina Pull & Show will be held Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. at the Western Carolina State Fairgrounds, 561 May Royald Drive. Admission is $10 for adults and free for children 12 and younger. The opening ceremony will be at 11 a.m. and will feature a lawnmower pull, kids pedal tractor pull, kids attractions, crafts and food vendors. For more information visit the Aiken Antique Power Association on Facebook. Read moreToday's events for May 4
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