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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 2004
Page
1
Aiken Standard presents a six page keepsake section with Saturday's faces and results from the 2004 Aiken Trials. The edition offers images and full day results in a special expanded coverage feature.
The 62nd Aiken Trials opened under clear skies with warm weather as fans gathered railside. Spectators including Charlie Anderson and John Treadwell praised the day, while organizers led by Mike Fanning reported a strong turnout and praised sponsor support from the Aiken Jaycees for community projects.
The South Carolina Legislature moves to end minibottle limits that made bars sell only 1.7 ounce bottles since 1974. A free pour option aims to boost tourism and competitiveness, with lawmakers arguing it modernizes the state and aligns with national practice.
No injuries reported and damage expected to be minimal after rubber jammed under a conveyor at the Bridgestone plant on Bridgestone Parkway. Fire departments and law enforcement responded around 5:30 p.m. after Bridgestone staff used their equipment to contain the blaze. plant manager Mike Rose credited rapid cooperation. About half the plant remained affected as of a 8 p.m. press briefing.
Aiken County considers a Wal-Mart style approach to fund new and renovated schools. Developer Wyatt promotes a nonprofit entity to oversee multi project builds financed by bonds and state funds, avoiding millage increases. Greenville and Berkeley districts have adopted the concept, while Aiken uses a five year program funded up to 13 million.
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