Local Services

Raising the Standard for Painting

Palmetto Painting Pros Focuses on Craftsmanship, Communication and Care Article by Nikita Hanif | Photography by Rebecca Judy A fresh coat of paint can completely transform a home or business, but lasting results come from more than color alone. The real difference is in the preparation, the process and the people behind the work. In Aiken, Palmetto Painting Pros continues to build its reputation by focusing on all three. Founded by Justin Pitts and Tyler Stuart, Palmetto Painting Pros was...

Beauty

Holistic Health Forward

Aiken Medical Aesthetics Brings Innovative Treatments Supporting Modern Women’s and Men’s Wellness Article by Nikita Hanif | Photography by Rebecca Judy For years, Aiken Medical Aesthetics has been known throughout the community for helping patients feel confident in their appearance. But owner Kristin Cadavos has always believed aesthetics are only one part of the equation when it comes to personal confidence and wellbeing. “Feeling good about how you look is important,” Cadavos explains...

Professional Services

Cleaning Up the Competition

Kim Brown’s Merry Maids Cleans Up, Ranking #1 Among 400+ Locations Nationwide Article by Jessica Crandall Lawrence | Photography by Rebecca Judy For Kim Brown, owner of Merry Maids serving Augusta and Aiken, leadership has always been about more than running a successful business. It’s about fostering a culture where both employees and clients feel valued. Brown’s path to business ownership began with an unexpected opportunity. The previous owner of the local Merry Maids franchise, founded in...

Style + Beauty

Beauty Beyond Hair

Nikki Mulder Helps Women Facing Hair Loss Find Comfort, Beauty and Renewed Confidence through Personalized Care at Nouveau Hair & Wigs Article by Nikita Hanif | Photography by Rebecca Judy In North Augusta, a quiet but powerful transformation is happening inside Nouveau Hair & Wigs, where owner Nikki Mulder has turned more than two decades of hairstyling experience into something deeply meaningful. What began as a traditional career behind the chair evolved into a calling after Mulder...

Life + Culture

Simply Stunning

Set on Green Boundary Club’s Croquet Lawns, a Group of Aiken Businesswomen Blends Style, Confidence and Girl Power Article by Nikita Hanif | Photography by Rebecca Judy An evening of effortless elegance unfolded at the Green Boundary Club as Aiken’s inspiring women gathered for a moment of connection, laughter and leisure. With parasols in hand and croquet mallets at the ready, the scene felt like a timeless Southern tradition, where refreshing lemonade, genuine friendships and a touch of...

Home + Design

A Legacy Worth the Investment

Fifty Years of Family, Craftsmanship and Trusted Service Across the CSRA Article by Michelle Parnell | Photography by Provided When Jack Sheppard founded his garage door company in 1975, he may not have fully understood what it would grow into and how it would become a legacy for his entire family. Now over fifty years strong, the imprint of the Overhead Door Company of Augusta-Aiken can be found all over the CSRA, and customers keep coming back for more.   “We have many returning clients and...

Life + Culture

Where Family Grows First

Adam’s Garden Center Blends Landscaping Expertise, Heartfelt Service and a Gift Shop worth the drive from Aiken Article by Nikita Hanif | Photography by Rebecca Judy There’s a special kind of magic that happens when dreams get rooted in family soil, and at Adam’s Garden Center and Gift Shop in Barnwell, South Carolina, that magic grows in plain view just off Ellenton Street. Long before the lush greenery, the eclectic gift shelves and the meticulous landscape designs that now define this...

Health + Wellness

A Sound Investment in Hearing

Leslie Johnston Brings Compassionate, Comprehensive Hearing Care to the Aiken Community She Proudly Calls Home Article by Nikita Hanif | Photography by Rebecca Judy In 2025, Advanced Hearing Health of Aiken opened its doors with a mission rooted in love, legacy and the belief that everyone deserves the gift of hearing. For owner Leslie Johnston, this business is more than a professional milestone. It is a promise fulfilled. Johnston was born and raised in Aiken, and she often jokes that Aiken...

Home + Design

The Art of the Timeless Pool

Aiken Swimming Pool is Creating Spaces Where Backyard Dreams Converge Article by Jessica Crandall Lawrence | Photography by Rebecca Judy For more than five decades, Aiken Swimming Pool Company has quietly influenced the landscapes where life unfolds at home. Founded in 1975 by Ronnie Hines, the company has matured alongside Aiken itself, earning distinction as one of South Carolina’s oldest and most established pool builders. Today, under the second-generation leadership of his sons – Billy...

Travel

Investing in Personal Restoration

At the Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa, the Dividends Come in Deep breaths, Mountain Views and Meaningful Sister Time Article by Gayle Bryan | Photography by Gayle Bryan & Provided Listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its architectural significance and storied past, the Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa in Asheville, North Carolina, was built in 1913 by Edwin Wiley Grove who made his fortune selling Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic. Constructed from massive granite boulders hauled up Sunset...