Life + Culture

Gathered in Gratitude

Aiken City Lifestyle Celebrates the Partners, Relationships and Shared Stories that Strengthen our Community Article by Nikita Hanif | Photography by M. Timmerman Photography There is something special about gathering with people who believe in the same community you do. For Aiken City Lifestyle, the annual Partner Appreciation Event is an opportunity to do exactly that, to bring together the business owners and community partners who continually trust the magazine to share their stories...

Life + Culture

Visible Love in Aiken

NewSpring Aiken’s Angel Tree Outreach brings Christmas Joy, Practical Support and Lasting Connection to Local Families Article by Nikita Hanif | Photography by Whitney Ray Photography At Christmas, a wrapped gift can look like a small thing. For a child who may otherwise have little waiting beneath the tree, it can feel like something much bigger, proof that someone saw them, thought about them and cared enough to make the season brighter. That is the heart behind NewSpring Church Aiken’s...

Life + Culture

A Spirit of Service

At Cedar Creek Church, Volunteers Care for One Another and the Aiken Community. Article by Jessica Crandall Lawrence | Photography by Provided Wally Oliver spends his Sunday mornings with 5-year-olds. Every week, he teaches the young children at Cedar Creek Church by preparing games and simple, engaging lessons centered on Jesus. His goal is for each sunny-faced child to embark for home with at least one tidbit they learned about the gospel that day.  “Our first job is to learn about Jesus...

Food + Beverage

Sparkling Sips of the Season

Celebrate the Season with Two Bright, Bubbly Prosecco Punches Made for Crisp Days and Cozy Gatherings Article by Nikita Hanif & Maggie Rasmussen | Photography by M. Timmerman Photography Pomegranate Blood Orange Prosecco Punch A festive fall sparkler with tart pomegranate, bright citrus, and abundant seasonal fruit. Ingredients     •    2 bottles Prosecco (750 mL / 25.4 fl oz each)     •    1 bottle pomegranate juice (about 32 fl oz)     •    ½ cup fresh lemon juice     •    1 (2-liter)...

Life + Culture

Giving Back Together

Floyd & Green Celebrates Gratitude and Giving Back Article by Nikita Hanif | Photography by Provided by Floyd & Green For more than two decades, one November evening at Floyd & Green Fine Jewelers has been about far more than diamonds, watches and holiday shopping. It has become a celebration of the community that has supported the business for generations, and a chance for that gratitude to travel right back into the organizations and causes Aiken residents hold closest to their hearts. ...

Health + Wellness

Healthy Starts Here

Family Pharmacy Makes Protecting Your Family Easy and Convenient Article by Nikita Hanif | Photography by Nikita Hanif As the days grow a little cooler and our calendars fill with school, sports and fall festivities, it’s also time to prepare for flu season. One of the simplest ways to protect yourself and your loved ones is by getting an annual flu vaccine. The flu isn’t just a bad cold. It can lead to missed work and school, serious illness and even hospitalization, especially for young...

Life + Culture

Prime Reimagined

Fresh Energy, Thoughtful Hospitality and an Evolving Menu Shape the Steakhouse’s Next Chapter Article by Nikita Hanif | Photography by Whitney Ray Photography For years, Prime Steakhouse has held a place in Aiken’s dining scene. It is the restaurant many guests think of for birthdays, anniversaries and special occasions. Now, with new leadership and fresh energy, Prime is embracing its next chapter. At the center of that evolution is Crystal Richardson, Area Operations Manager for Prime and a...

Home + Design

Framed for a Lifetime

Big Trimming Reconstructs an Aiken horse Farm into a Piece of Modern Art Article by Jessica Crandall Lawrence | Photography by Bee's Knees Photography In Tracy Strobel’s peaceful Aiken County home, azure tile washes across the primary bathroom like a deep, tranquil pool. A patterned blue accent wall lends the room an artful focal point. Glossy subway tile wraps the remaining walls in saturated color. Underfoot, petite penny tile offers gentle texture and graceful drainage. A custom bench and...

Life + Culture

A Cleaner Aiken Starts Here

Clean Up Aiken Calls on Volunteers to Protect the Community and Change Habits for Good Article by Nikita Hanif Clean Up Aiken began with a simple idea, gather people together and make the community cleaner. What started through the efforts of Marianne Yost has grown into a nonprofit focused not only on removing litter, but also on education, awareness and shared responsibility. Co-Directors Jerry Lang and Kic Young first met at a Clean Up Aiken gathering at Newberry Hall in 2021. Both were...

Food + Beverage

Where Experience Begins

Rhumba Creates Memorable Moments One Gathering at a Time Article by Nikita Hanif | Photography by Whitney Ray From the beginning, Elier and Jessica Alberto knew Rhumba would be about more than food, drinks and cigars. Their vision started as a tapas lounge and developed into a full-service restaurant that also brought memorable experiences to Aiken, a place where dinner could turn into a night out, a celebration could feel extra special and there was always something new on the calendar. ...