AIKEN — Downtown Aiken filled with the smell of barbecue and the sounds of rock music May 17. The 10th annual Hops and Hogs festival was held from 5 p.m.-10 p.m. at the Newberry Street Festival area.

Tourism in Aiken is trending up this year, with major events bringing more people downtown. Leaders say the focus now is how ...

This year's Earth Day event in downtown Aiken is set to be a mid-day gathering in a slightly different location, with the traditional mix of "interactive exhibits and eco-tips," face painting, art and ...