Aynor

Established | 1914.

Origin of name | The source of the name is a mystery, although Burroughs and Collins Company purchased the land called Aynor Tract. Others, like native Carlise Dawsey, have speculated that the land belonged to Jacob Eykner, whose name was often spelled Eynner.

What’s grand about it | The “Little Golden Town” is about 30 miles west of Myrtle Beach and is known as the gateway to the Grand Strand. With the addition of several national restaurants and retailers, the town’s business corridor is growing.

Major events | The Aynor Hoe-Down Festival is a community festival with vendors held annually in the fall at the town’s park.

What’s new | The long-awaited Aynor Overpass, an alternative to traffic on U.S. 501, opened ahead of schedule in August.

Property tax rate | 60.8 mills

Numbers to know

Town Hall | 600 Main St., 843-358-6231

Mayor | Keb Johnson, 843-358-6232

Councilmember | Stan Woodle, 843-385-0030

Councilmember | John Gardner, 843-488-6896

Councilmember | Chris Shelley, 843-358-0130

Councilmember | Tony Goodsey Sr., 843-358-3163

This story was originally published September 23, 2012 at 12:00 AM with the headline "Aynor."