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Aiken
South Carolina · SC
About Aiken
City in South Carolina, United States1835Established
32,025Population
21 sq miArea
515 ftElevation
Aiken is the most populous city in and the county seat of Aiken County, South Carolina, United States. According to 2020 census, its population was 32,025, making it the 15th-most-populous city in South Carolina, and one of the two largest cities of the Central Savannah River Area. Founded in 1835, Aiken was named after William Aiken, the president of the South Carolina Railroad. It became part of Aiken County when the county was formed in 1871. In the late 19th century, Aiken gained fame as a wintering spot for wealthy people from the Northeast. Thomas Hitchcock, Sr. and William C. Whitney established the Aiken Winter Colony. Over the years, Aiken became a winter home for many notable peop…
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The forecast calls for Chance Showers And Thunderstorms. In the local news, Aiken County Democrats host Blue Bash ahead of midterms (WRDW), Nearly 300 participants take steps against Alzheimer’s in Aiken County (WRDW), and 24-year-old man killed in single-vehicle crash in Aiken County (WRDW). On the sports page, Schedule - Aiken Fighting Green Hornets (Aiken, SC) Football 26-27.
New on the map: Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Aiken South (Hotel) and Hollow Creek At The Reserve Club (Dance club). The community noted 15 passings this week (obituaries).
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ZIP code29801, 29802, 29803