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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 2004
Page
1
Belvedere Fire Chief Todd Durrance said the Old Powerhouse Road double wide was a total loss after flames breached half the roof. Belvedere Bath and Clearwater firefighters battled the blaze as smoke continued to billow an hour after ignition.
Shoppers rise before dawn to snag discounts at major retailers as Black Friday marks the start of the holiday shopping season. The piece notes eager crowds forming outside stores and references early-bird specials and the shift from red to black profitability for retailers.
Byrnes High School overwhelmed Aiken 56-29 at Hagood Stadium to win the Class AAAA Upper State championship. Byrnes, 12-1, will meet Irmo in the state title game at Williams-Brice Stadium after a 42-point outburst in the second and third quarters. Aiken, 12-2, was outrushed and outgained in the second half as the Rebels sealed the win.
Crowds gathered at the Newberry Street Festival Center for a tree lighting. Aiken Mayor Fred Cavanaugh lit a 25 to 30 foot tree that had been knocked down by a storm and redecorated by city workers. Janet Augeri Morris praised Parks and Recreation and Public Works crews who worked through the day off to restore the tree. Holiday music, Santa, and children’s thanks filled the event with warmth despite the cold night.
Holly Days events run today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in downtown Aiken with sidewalk and indoor concerts. The celebration continues on December 4 11 and 18 with additional performances.
Oakwood-Windsor Elementary School hosts a field trip for kindergarten pupils and teacher Toni Boltin as construction for a new wing with over 20 classrooms and a kitchen progresses. Boltin notes the moment offers rare learning outside the classroom, with students watching concrete work and heavy equipment. Principal Dr. Alice Sheehan cites the unique opportunity as the project moves forward.
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