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Pawsitively Picture-Perfect Pups
Celebrating Aiken’s Four-Legged Locals and Their Playful Personalities in Downtown Aiken Article by Nikita Hanif | Photography by Rebecca Judy Aiken is known for its Southern charm, vibrant downtown and, perhaps most of all, its love for dogs. With so many dog-friendly shops, restaurants and hangout spots, it only made sense for Aiken City Lifestyle Magazine to celebrate our town’s best four-legged friends with a special photoshoot on Newberry Street. We invited Aiken locals to come downtown...
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Hope Has a Home
Leesville Sanctuary Provides Compassionate Care, Healing and Hope for Rescued Pigs Facing Difficult Circumstances Article by Nikita Hanif | Photography by Rebecca Judy Cotton Branch Sanctuary, a haven for pigs since 2004, is nestled on a tranquil 20-acre property in Leesville, South Carolina. Operated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Cotton Branch offers refuge to pigs rescued from challenging and often heartbreaking situations. My recent visit to the sanctuary left a lasting...
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Spreading Kindness One Shirt at a Time
Meet 14-Year-Old Entrepreneur Maycie Moore Article by Jessica Lawrence | Photography by Megan Hutchins Photography At just 14 years old, Maycie Moore is already a successful entrepreneur with a heart for spreading positivity. Her business, MM Creations, sells custom shirts and crew necks featuring uplifting Bible verses and kindness quotes. Maycie’s journey began in the fifth grade when she participated in Augusta’s Arts in the Heart festival, where kids could be vendors for free. “I fell in...
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Good Dental Habits Start Early
Tips for Healthy Smiles and Stress-Free Visits for Every Child Article by Ashley Elvis | Photography by Rebecca Judy Dr. Thom at Kitfox Pediatric Dentistry gave Aiken City Lifestyle some great tips and tricks for kids’ dental health. When should a child’s first dental appointment be? By the time your child is one year old or within 6 months of the first tooth erupting. Early involvement with a pediatric dentist is important! What should parents be doing at home with babies and...
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