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Happy weekend, Aiken!
In today’s happening-today edition: Phillip Dutton’s $100k showcase win, first low CTE chip substrate fabric, an iconic equestrian compound for sale, and more. + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
The man behind the venue: Phillip Dutton and Denim won the $100,000 LiftMaster Grand-Prix Eventing Showcase at Bruce’s Field, celebrating Bruce Duchossois’s legacy and Aiken’s equestrian spirit. The popular showcase marked its eighth year — read the full story.
Advancing U.S. chip materials: In February, AGY and JPS Composite Materials announced North America’s first low CTE glass fiber fabric for advanced IC substrates, with production already underway at JPS’s Statesville, North Carolina facility — read the full story.
New partnership fuels growth: Resolve Pain Solutions acquired Southcoast Spine and Pain in Aiken, entering South Carolina and growing to six states. Dr. Russell Daniel will continue seeing local patients while treating in Evans, Georgia — get details on the acquisition.
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Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Fries that hit right: Whiskey Alley keeps the menu rotating, but there’s almost always a crispy, salty pile of fries worth stealing from your own plate. They’re the weeknight morale boost that fits the laid-back vibe and whatever else you’re ordering… simple, golden proof that the kitchen knows comfort.
Treat yourself, Aiken: When your skin needs a nudge, Palmetto Medicine & Aesthetics has neuromodulators, fillers, HydraFacials, and a suite of lasers to refresh and refine. From smoothing lines to brightening tone, their pros make glow happen… and your future selfies grin.
Dial in your drives: Technical lines, rolling elevation, and a dedicated 18 that moves quickly make Boyd Pond Park Disc Golf Course the midweek reset you need. It’s best with a buddy, a spare putter, and just enough swagger to chase a clean front nine. We won’t mention whatever happens on the back.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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🫶 We got your back
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🥕 Aiken County Farmers Market @ Aiken County Farmers Market | Saturday (3/14) at 7:30 AM – Remember when tomatoes tasted like summer? Head to the Aiken County Farmers Market, proudly on the Aiken Historic Register, for corn, beans, fruit, baked goods, and local meats and cheeses. It’s neighborly banter, honest prices, and produce that didn’t ride in from three states away.
🏃 Clover 5k and Festival @ Downtown Aiken | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 AM – Lace up for a St. Patrick’s Day 5K through Downtown Aiken, then stick around as Newberry Street turns into a festival with live music, vendors, and eats. Run if you must, spectate if you’re wise, earn your pint, and call it cardio. Register at downtownaiken.com.
🥞 Fundraiser Breakfast @ American Legion Post 26 | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 AM – Bring your appetite to Post 26 for a fundraiser breakfast that actually tastes like breakfast, not obligation. Fluffy pancakes, scrambled eggs, and the best biscuits and gravy in town await, and every plate helps fund programs for our community and veterans. Worth the carbs.
🚴 Spin Your Shamrocks Off @ Aiken County Family YMCA (Graniteville) | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Spin your shamrocks off with a class that earns you cardio, karma, and a guilt-free pint later. Ten bucks for members, sign up at the Welcome Center, spots are limited, and proceeds help A Place to Dream give local kids beds.
🚀 Blast Off with Girl Scouts @ Ruth Patrick Science Education Center | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Your Brownie or Junior can trade cartoons for constellations at the Ruth Patrick Science Education Center in Aiken, with the planetarium, observatory, and hands-on stations, earning that Space Science badge. It’s real STEM, real stars, and five bucks, which even your coffee budget can orbit.
🏇 Aiken Trials @ Aiken Training Track Office | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – First stop of Aiken’s Triple Crown, the Aiken Trials has been the town’s classic ritual since 1942, giving young thoroughbreds their first taste of the spotlight. Pack the lawn chairs, the sunscreen, and your best small-town gossip. Family friendly, locally proud, delightfully old-school.
🦞 Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck @ Lowe’s Home Improvement | Sunday (3/15) at 11:00 AM – Need a reason to hit Lowe’s besides mulch? Cousins Maine Lobster parks in Aiken with rolls, tacos, bisque, and seafood that makes errands feel like a treat. Order ahead on the app to skip the line, or stroll up, earn points, and call it dinner.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Aiken report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 77°F – Low: 52°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 77. South wind around 3 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Southeast wind 2 to 6 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 79°F – Low: 60°F – Precip: 60%
A chance of rain between 8am and 2pm, then rain likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southeast wind 6 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Rain likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind 7 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
This house is wild
Byerley Farm, an iconic 8.25-acre equestrian compound in Aiken’s Historic Horse District, shares a fence line with Bruce’s Field. The grounds echo Mack Miller and Sea Hero lore, complete with a commemorative camellia. A 42-stall income-producing training barn, two paddocks, and a 1,144 sq ft two-bedroom guest cottage pair with a 2,456 sq ft brick residence and six paddocks.
Take a peek inside →
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