Aiken, South Carolina has long been a magnet for people seeking the solace of a simpler, healthier lifestyle. Shortly after the railroad arrived in 1833, wealthy Charleston residents chose to spend months at a time in the small but vibrant town, escaping the sultry, mosquito-ridden summers of the Carolina coast. Later, affluent northerners, enamored by its mild climate and … [Read more...] about Aiken, South Carolina Retirement