Entertainment

Holiday Traditions

The Aiken City Lifestyle Team Talk Holiday Traditions Article by Aiken City Lifestyle | Photography by Provided Gayle Bryan Publisher From making my mom’s famous eggnog to donning matching family plaid shirts, the Bryan family embraces Christmas traditions. But none are so dear as the annual meeting of "Papa’s Christmas Sweater Club." Since my dad’s passing years ago, my kids and I have honored his memory by wearing his treasured Christmas sweaters when we gather for our Christmas Eve...

Beauty

Holiday Radiance from Flawless Glow

Get your Glow for the Holiday Season with these Products and Services Article by Nikita Hanif | Photography by Rebecca Judy As Christmas approaches, Jeannette Moseley, owner of Flawless Glow Studio and Spa, is sharing her favorite services and treatments to gift to loved ones this holiday season. Her top picks offer both luxury and visible results, making them perfect presents for anyone looking to treat themselves or others to a holiday glow-up. Moseley highlights the effectiveness of her...

Entertainment

The Red Ticket Campaign

More Reasons Than Ever to Shop Aiken This Christmas Article by Nikita Hanif | Photography by Rebecca Judy I had the opportunity to have a Q&A session with Jim Tunison, President & CEO of the Aiken Chamber of Commerce, and Sarah Schultz, Director of Membership Services, about their Red Ticket Campaign. This initiative began three years ago and has generated over five million dollars spent at local businesses.  Q: How did the Red Ticket Campaign begin, and why was it started?  A: The year...

Shopping

Custom Gifts for Everyone

Discover Personalized Holiday Favorites with Aiken Embroidery and Design Article by Nikita Hanif | Photography by Rebecca Judy Jodi Powell, owner of Aiken Embroidery and Design, has spent the last four years growing her business into the go-to spot for personalized gifts and custom items,  offering services like embroidery, sublimation, vinyl and laser engraving. Powell adds a unique touch to each piece. With the holiday season approaching, she wanted to share her holiday gift guide...

Life + Culture

Oaks Senior Living

A Facility Founded on Faith, Knowledge, Compassion and Love Article by Ashley Elvis | Photography by Nikita Hanif Finding the right assisted living facility for a family member isn’t always easy, but Oaks at Aiken takes the guesswork out of the decision-making. Opened in December of 2023, this facility offers an elevated senior living experience with unique amenities, daily activities and top-notch care. A visit to Oaks at Aiken shows firsthand how important their commitment is to the...

Health + Wellness

Restaurant Server to Healer

Tasha Davis’s Journey and Dedication to her Hometown Article by Nikita Hanif | Photography by Rebecca Judy Tasha Davis, owner and nurse practitioner of Downtown Hydration and Wellness in Aiken, SC, epitomizes perseverance and a deep-rooted commitment to her community. With a long and meaningful history in Aiken, her journey to owning a thriving wellness business is due to her determination and passion for helping others. Davis’s story began in her early days as a restaurant server at the...

Home + Design

30 Years of Christmas Magic

Jo and John Galamback’s Adventure Collecting Patricia Breen Christmas Ornaments Article by Gayle Bryan | Photography by Meghann Padgett Photography and Film For Jo and John Galamback, Christmas isn’t just a holiday—it’s a celebration of art, history and cherished memories. Over the past 30 years, the couple, who have lived in their Woodside home since the early 1990s, have built an extraordinary collection of Patricia Breen Christmas ornaments.  Jo and John’s story begins unexpectedly, like...

Life + Culture

NewSpring Church’s Annual Thanksgiving Outreach Meal

Feeding the Hungry Physically and Spiritually Article by Nikita Hanif | Photography by Source For the last four years, NewSpring Church in Aiken, South Carolina, has opened its doors to the homeless and those in need for a Thanksgiving meal. What makes this event unique is not just the food shared but the message of compassion and community that Pastor Matt Steelman and his congregation work to spread. The event is about much more than just meeting physical needs; it’s about creating a space...

Style + Beauty

Evergreen Elegance

Timeless Floral Artistry Blending Sustainability, Modern Flair, and Holiday Beauty Article by Nikita Hanif | Photography by Rebecca Judy As the holiday season approaches, Evergreen Dreams Floral Studio, a thriving business in Augusta, GA is buzzing with activity. Run by mother-daughter duo Marcy and Lena, this charming floral studio has become a local favorite, offering handmade wreaths and floral arrangements with a unique eco-conscious twist. Lena, the creative force behind the designs, has...

Life + Culture

Brenda’s Angels Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer

How Marie Mullis Durrett and a Dedicated Team are Providing Hope, Support and Awareness Article by Nikita Hanif | Photography by Rebecca Judy Pancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive and devastating forms of cancer, often progressing silently until it reaches advanced stages. For Marie Mullis Durrett, co-founder of Brenda’s Angels, the fight against pancreatic cancer is personal. She first encountered the brutal effects of this disease when her first cousin succumbed to it in August of...