Hello Mr. Aiken

In a story that would be perfect fodder for Garrison Keillor, Our Fair City(tm) yesterday unveiled a statue of a man that never set foot in the town named for him. Not only that, there were no known pictures of him, so the artist used photos of descendants and other folks from that time period to create his “likeness.” Read the whole story – Statue honoring Aiken’s founder makes its debut

In other news that could be just as well be set in Lake Wobegon, a new bar pub opened in the Alley on St. Patrick’s Day here. The alley is what serves for nightlife in the town that was founded by the president of the South Carolina Canal and Railroad Company. It has several popular eateries, most with their own bar area and one end is anchored by a micro brewery. Apparently, the good citizens are aghast at the attire of the waitresses, sort of Hooters-ish with an Irish twist. Tipsey McStumbles draws ire opening day over skirt length