Third suspect nabbed in murder investigation
A third person was arrested in the death of George Woltz Jr. of Westover Drive. Travonte Williams and James W. Alston face murder warrants. Keith Alan Fitzgerald is charged with murder arson and grand larceny and a fourth suspect is being sought. Authorities seek tips via local law enforcement hotlines.
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Aiken
Travonte Williams
Country Club Lane
Anderson
Aiken County
Williams
James W. Alston
East Beltline Road
George Woltz, Jr
Westover Drive
Elwell
Alston
Williamsburg Street
Fitzgerald
Aiken County Detention Center
New York
Gasoline price war erupts at Aiken area stations
Traffic snarls form on East Pine Log Road as Sprint Exxon and Circle K cut prices from about 97 137 cents to 89 99 cents drawing lines at pumps. AAA Carolinas notes intense competition and asks how long it can last while residents contend with congestion.
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East Pine Log Road
Sprint Station
Exxon
Circle K
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Caroll Gifford
AAA
Carolinas
Sprint
Michael Gibbons
Kent
Korner
Gas Prices Drive Sales At Stations Says Expert
The article notes customers fill tanks at low prices to attract buyers, while station profits come from drinks and candy. An expert cites a 15 gallon fill at $.89 per gallon totaling 13.35 versus $.135 per gallon totaling 20.25, a $6.90 difference. The piece references South
National gas prices cited with promo pricing noted
The article discusses Carolina gas prices at $ b .51 and retailer profits, describing a promo price to attract customers. AAA's Fuel Gauge Report shows North Carolina average near current levels, well above last year's $2.82 per gallon, with prices expected to stay in the same range in coming months.
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Carolina
AAA
Gifford
Jefferson teacher named teacher of the year
Rita Walden, a second grade teacher at Jefferson Elementary, was named the Aiken County School District Distinguished Teacher of the Year by the ACIRA chapter. USC Aiken professor Ann Holley praised her as a master teacher and Walden described her classroom as a thriving reading hub with diverse materials and a focus on making books come alive.
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Rita Walden
Walden
Jerry
Chris
Jeremy
Jefferson
Aiken County International Reading Association
ACIRA
Aiken County
USC Ai
Mitzi Smith
USC Aiken
North Aiken
Aiken
Hart
Kevin O’gorman
Reading
Lisa Carroll
Aiken Elementary
Gail Jones
Aiken High
Rita Bagwell
Aiken Middle
Sherryn
Warrenville
Melissa Felker
Busbee
Shila Tharp
Rs-M
Mary McGee
Rs-M High
Mary Mason
Wagener-Salley High
Nicole
Greendale
Sherry McIver
Redcliffe
Descombe Gray
Pinecrest Center
Rob Novit
Jefferson Elementary
April Hurst
Aiken County Disabilities Board to Meet January 8
The Aiken County Board of Disabilities will meet on Thursday January 8 at 7 p.m. at 1016 Vaucluse Road. For more information call 642-8800. The Area 5 Advisory Council will meet at 6 p.m. in Silver Bluff High School library on January 8.
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Aiken County
Area 5 Advisory Council
Library of Sil
Extension office to offer Mare and Foal Workshop
The Clemson University Extension Office in Aiken will host a three part Mare and Foal Workshop on January 15 22 and 29. Space is limited and registration is due by January 9 by calling Vickie Browder at 649-6297 ext 0 or Lisa Marshall at 649-6297 ext 121.
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Clemson University
Aiken
Vickie Browder
Lisa Marshall
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Carol Gifford
South
USCA
Holley
Ver Bluff High School
Porky Bradberry
Whiskey Road
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