The New York Times published a story called "Where Horses and Their Riders Winter" Oct 10, 08. At first take the article is a wonderful description of our fine community called Aiken. But reading further there are several misinformative statements. I placed several corrections on this blog shortly after it's publication then took them off with the committment to correct the misinformation in the story. Well, I'm Back! One correction was made.....here are the others that shoud be:
1. The Real Estate Market: Condos in Aiken sell for low end of $75,000 up to the upscale downtown loft condos at $775,000. Others are planned to be marketed for over $1M. The story stated that condos sell for $75 - 130K.
2. The streets in downtown Aiken are called Laurens, Newberry, Park, Richland. Not Citation, Ruffian and Saratoga. The streets mentioned in the article are in one of Aiken's first Equestrian Subdivisions that borders Hitchcock Woods called Foxchase. There are currently over 50 subdivisions in the area that call themselves horse friendly or equestiran communities.
3. New Image is a store downown that sells low priced clothing, but don't get the impression that that's the norm. Lionel Smith, sells fine men's clothing, Caroline's boutique sells nothing but fine ball gowns and wedding dresses ( not hardly $45 and $29). Other fine stores such as Pink, Kicks, Plum Pudding and Nadina's sell fine clothing, high dollar shoes, and fine dining and kitchenware.
4. Yes, you corrected part of your story on smoking, but not quite correct. Aiken city and county have a smoking ban. Aiken County imposses fines now, the city may issue warnings now and will be impossing fines starting Jan 14, 09.
5. Who's Buying ? Yes, you're correct we do have folks from Connecticut, New York and New Jersey, but others come from throughout the US, as well as Canada, South America, and Europe. Did you know the Ruler of Dubai owns property here?
6. While you're looking: The Willcox is certainly a fine option, but don't overlook the fine B&B in the heart of downtown The Carriage House and the downtown Hotel Aiken.
Aiken is a charming, historic community that is rooted in quality of life. In Aiken you will find a mayor that emphasizes character building, primary churches that each dominate a square block of downtown, 174 boulevard streets, and dirt streets aligned with mansions.
Come visit us - you may not ever leave!
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