Black Friday deals kick off with store promos and safety concerns
Walmart begins Black Friday at 6 p m Thursday while Target posts early deals including a 60 inch Sharp HDTV for 699 Ty Tutson Target store manager expects a large shopper rush and emphasizes safety NRF expects 602 billion in holiday spending with per person average around 737 down 2 percent from last year Big Lots advertises 70 off on furniture Kmart wraps major sales by Wednesday Online shopping grows with half of shoppers starting online searches for promotions
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Thanksgiving Day hours spark local dining and shopping
Several restaurants and stores announce Thanksgiving hours including IHOP Cracker Barrel and Walmart with early mornings and limited afternoon closings. The General Elliott Inn offers Thanksgiving dinners at 1 3 and 5 pm with reservations required while other chains list varied hours.
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Death claim seeks compensation in Woodruff case
Saxon files a wrongful death suit against Woodruff alleging negligence and seeks damages for medical costs pain and suffering and loss of support. Survival action under South Carolina law is also listed with 30 day response deadline. Aiken County filings dated Sept 20 are the only records, and Woodruff declined to comment.
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Real estate outlook cites strong demand in lower price ranges
Sheltons notes a large inventory of homes above 400000 but says sales stall big houses, while the sub 100000 to 300000 range shows robust activity. Pending sales rose 23.2 percent, mortgage rates are expected to edge higher but stay near 5 percent, with 2014 projected to be stronger than 2013. Karl McMillan reports buyers target lower end and move up from starter homes.
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Real estate market shows signs of revival and leasing uptick
Realtor Tad Barber of RE/MAX Tattersall notes improving activity in commercial real estate with more inquiries on vacant properties. Leasing with option to buy and owner financing gain popularity as buyers struggle to meet down payment demands. He expects bankers to loosen lending and remains optimistic for 2014 and beyond. Dede Biles is an Aiken Standard reporter.
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