Why Aiken is an equestrian mecca? Speaker, Billy Benton

Newberry Hall 117 Newberry St SW, Aiken, SC

There’s a very good reason that Aiken, South Carolina, is considered the best equestrian community in the South. Where else can you find tournament-grade polo, professional show jumping, fox hunting, dressage, three-day eventing, carriage driving, and a world-class training track that has crowned more than 40 champion Thoroughbreds? Once a winter getaway for the Northeast’s […]

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Orion Jeter, CHWl, Free Medical Clinic of Aiken County

Newberry Hall 117 Newberry St SW, Aiken, SC

The clinic was originally formed in 1998 by Area Churches Together Serving (ACTS) and was named the ACTS of Caring Clinic. After the clinic began operating under the direction of its own board of directors, the clinic changed its name to the Free Medical Clinic and practiced out of the nursing building at the University […]

Rotary Readers Update, Melanie Starks and Lisa Fallaw

Newberry Hall 117 Newberry St SW, Aiken, SC

Started in 2013, Rotary Readers is a signature program and joint literacy project between Aiken Rotary Club and East Aiken School of the Arts. Rotarians and other volunteers work with small groups of students to improve reading skills. Volunteers are assigned to groups of four, and at least one member of each group works with […]

Dr. Sandra Field, President of Joye in Aiken

Newberry Hall 117 Newberry St SW, Aiken, SC

Joye in Aiken is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making the very best in the performing arts available to our citizens, and especially our students. In 2016, Joye was awarded the Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Award (South Carolina’s highest honor in the arts) for its Educational Outreach Program. Founded in 2008, Joye in Aiken is the […]

Dr. Steven Simmons, Ed.D., Dean of the School of Technical and Continuing Education at Aiken Technical College

Newberry Hall 117 Newberry St SW, Aiken, SC

Dr. Steven F. Simmons, is a dedicated professional in the field of education, training, and workforce development. With a rich background spanning over 25 years, he has garnered extensive experience in leadership, higher education, research, and teaching. His educational achievements include a Doctor of Education degree from Northeastern University, where he specialized in Leadership and […]

AIKEN MALL REDEVELOPMENT, Southeastern Development Associates

Newberry Hall 117 Newberry St SW, Aiken, SC

Southeastern Development Associates is re-developing the former Aiken Mall in Aiken, SC into a mixed-use site that will include retail, multi-family, and public space. The +/- 44 acre site is located on Whiskey Road, which has the highest traffic count in the county with an AADT of 38,600. The property is located at the entrance […]

William Tucker, Whitney Trustees & Court Tennis/Tour

Newberry Hall 117 Newberry St SW, Aiken, SC

A game with roots that reach back as far as 14th-century France is still played in downtown Aiken. Court tennis has been played at the Aiken Tennis Club, a red brick building at the southeast corner of Newberry Street and Park Avenue, since the facility was constructed in 1902. New York financier William C. Whitney, […]

District Governor 2023-24, Renee Stubbs

Newberry Hall 117 Newberry St SW, Aiken, SC

Renee joined the Rotary Club of Fountain Inn in 2005 and later the Rotary Club of Newberry. She was president of the Newberry Rotary Club for 2015-16 and served on the board of directors from 2011-2017. During her time as membership chair, she helped develop the Discover Rotary, Red Badge, and Orientation programs for new […]

Fentanyl in Aiken County, Margaret Key, Executive Director at AIKEN COUNTY COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE

Newberry Hall 117 Newberry St SW, Aiken, SC

Margaret Key will talk about about how they are working to prevent fentanyl overdose in Aiken County. During a mental health and substance abuse symposium at Cedar Creek Church, Aiken-Barnwell Mental Health Center, Aiken Center, community and law enforcement agencies expressed concern with the increase of overdose deaths. “We are very much trying to stay […]

S.C. State Senator, Tom Young, with a Legislative Update

Newberry Hall 117 Newberry St SW, Aiken, SC

Tom Young represents Senate District 24 covering large portions of Aiken County including of Aiken, North Augusta, Warrenville, Gloverville, Couchton, New Ellenton, Jackson, Beech Island, and Montmorenci in Aiken County. In the Senate, Tom has worked to strengthen our economy; to pass ethics reform; to improve education; to control government spending; to restructure state government; […]

Peter Kleinhenz, Executive Director, the Aiken Land Conservancy

Newberry Hall 117 Newberry St SW, Aiken, SC

The Aiken Land Conservancy is a private, non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve Aiken’s unique character and natural and historic resources for present and future generations through advocacy and land protection. ALC has preserved thousands of acres of land throughout Aiken County. These tracts include rolling meadows, towering pines and shady hardwoods with azaleas […]