Kara's Blog ( Aiken, SC real estate, things to do, and other stuff!)

We have the coolest farmers market right here in Downtown Aiken.  It is the oldest running open-air market in the state! How cool is that?!    Located at Williamsburg Street, between Richland Ave and Park Ave. for more than 50 years :) Swing by on Saturday mornings, thru December, for the freshes...

Have you heard of Todd Tyler?  He's an Aiken County local making his name big on the radio!  He's a singer/songwriter and plays the guitar, bass, mandolin and piano.  Here's a link to his website -  Todd Tyler Music   you can listen to his songs, even make a purchase ....  just enjoy!   He's real...

I've said this before - that South Carolina is truly the peach state, producing more peaches than Georgia...     check out this story in the SCIWAY Newsletter: here's a link to the complete newsletter - sign up to get it in your inbox, too!!   SCIWAY, South Carolina Information Highway http://www...

What:  Trip to Fort Gordon Dinner Theater to see "Never Too Late" When: Friday, May 2, 2014 Who: Public trip hosted by City of Aiken Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department Cost: $59 (includes transportation, dinner and show ticket) - due when registering Call: City of Aiken Parks, Rec and Touri...

I know our City guys are out there working very hard to clean up after the storm.  There is still a long way to go.   I'm glad they finally posted a schedule so we at least have an idea when they will be working in our neighborhood. Thank you City of Aiken for sharing the schedule with us.  Here ...

  I love this old church. Imagine renovating it to be your new business, studio or residence! A wedding chapel would be cool! Located in Aiken County on New Holland Road, this old church (former Methodist chapel) is a charming reminder of yesteryear.  The building is over 100 years old and const...

Information regarding Aiken SC storm clean up can be found in many places.     Aiken County website: www.AikenCountySC.gov City of Aiken:  www.cityofaikensc.gov Aiken Standard Newspaper:  www.aikenstandard.com  

It looks like a wrecking ball went through town. So many big old trees were lost in the recent ice storm.  Clean up is underway, but there is a long way to go.    Here is a big tree that my neighbor lost.   We have a beautiful street in town bordered by Live Oaks that form a shady canopy.  South ...

What:  Trip to Mall of Georgia When:  Wednesday, April 2, 2014 Time: 7:00am - 7:00pm Where: Bus departs from H.Odell Weeks Center - 1700 Whiskey Road, Aiken. Cost:  $42 per person - covers only the bus fare.   Payment due upon registration. Registration required.  Registration closes 3/24/14. Mor...

What: Battle of Aiken When:  Saturday and Sunday, February 22 & 23, 2014. Time: 8:30am - 4pm  (Saturday 4-7pm:Commemoration of the Great Revival)   Where: Confederate Memorial Park              1210 Powell Pond Road              Aiken, SC   Experience history first hand! Travel back in time to Fe...