Business News

Friendship Baptist Church Faces Historic Designation Challenge

News Summary In Aiken, SC, Friendship Baptist Church, founded in 1866, grapples with a dilemma between preserving its historic designation…

2 months ago

Meta Establishes First Data Center in Aiken County

News Summary Aiken County is set to welcome Meta as it sets up its first data center in South Carolina,…

3 months ago

Small Apartment Complex Sold in Aiken for $1.265 Million

News Summary A recent real estate transaction in Aiken has captured attention as a small apartment complex at 2860 Banks…

3 months ago

Party City to Close Nationwide After 40 Years

News Summary Party City, a staple for party supplies for nearly four decades, has announced its closure across the country,…

3 months ago

Aiken Launches Fundraising Campaign for Local Initiatives

News Summary The Charitable Foundation of Aiken has kicked off its 2024-25 fundraising campaign, focusing on supporting the Aiken Center…

3 months ago

Wellstar Health System Announces CEO Retirement Plans

News Summary Candice L. Saunders, President and CEO of Wellstar Health System, will retire on June 30, 2024, following a…

3 months ago

Aiken City Reviews Proposals for Hotel Aiken and Downtown Revival

News Summary Aiken City has received six proposals for the redevelopment of Hotel Aiken and five other downtown properties. With…

3 months ago

New Mixed-Use Building Project to Transform Downtown Aiken

News Summary Aiken is set to welcome a transformative mixed-use building aimed at boosting the local economy and community. Scheduled…

3 months ago

Future Prospects for Savannah River Site Discussed by Congressman Wilson

News Summary Congressman Joe Wilson’s recent tour of the Aiken County Government Center highlighted significant opportunities for the Savannah River…

3 months ago

New Hotel and Residential Conversions Approved in Aiken

News Summary Aiken's Design Review Board has approved plans to convert the old Farmers and Merchants Bank Building into a…

3 months ago