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The 66th winner of the Aiken Chamber of Commerce's Outstanding Man of the Year award wiped tears from his eyes as he accepted the award at the Etherredge Center Friday evening. Gary Stooksbury, Aiken Electric Cooperative CEO, paused twice as he made brief remarks during the chamber's 106th annual celebration of Aiken's best and brightest.Â
Today's Highlights
In March of 1882, riders on horseback gathered to play a game on a large field off a dirt road not far from downtown Aiken. Read moreWe Are Aiken County: Whitney Field still going strong as polo venue more than 140 years later
Editor's note: We Are Aiken County is a series of articles that will run through March 16. It celebrates people, places and events that shaped Aiken County. Read moreWe Are Aiken County: Hopelands Concert Series to celebrate golden anniversary
What's happening today
The 2024 FOTAS Woofstock and Doggie Derby Days Festival will be held from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday at Citizens Park, 1060 Banks Mill Road. The event will feature dog contests of all kinds throughout the day, kids races, pet-related vendors and exhibitors, balloon creations, face painting, food, music and the Doxie Derby. Proceeds from the event benefit animals at the Aiken County Animal Shelter. For more information, visit fotas.org Read moreToday's events for April 20
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