Final defendant given 40 year term in 2008 Woltz killing
Travonte Williams pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and received 25 years plus 15 years for burglary for the 2008 torture murder of George Woltz. He and co defendants Keith Fitzgerald and James Alston admitted involvement in the case and arson at Woltz’s Westover Drive home in Aiken. Williams faces 40 years total with sentences running concurrently for multiple counts.
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Bill’ Woltz
George “Bill” Woltz
General Sessions
Travonte Williams
Anderson
Williams
Keith Fitzgerald
Aiken
James Alston
Woltz
Westover Drive
Alston
Heat wave to grip Aiken with prolonged extreme heat
The Aiken area foresees seven days of hot and sunny weather with mid-90s highs and humidity around 50 percent. Heat index may reach extreme caution levels, risking heat cramps and exhaustion. City officials urge water conservation amid drought, noting no current water restrictions and advising smart watering practices.
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Aiken County
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City Preps for Cracker Barrel Construction in Aiken
City officials push ahead with stormwater detention pond water and sewer upgrades and East Gate Drive extension across Whiskey Road in anticipation of Cracker Barrel ground breaking this summer. The 8.34 acre site on Whiskey Road, formerly Rick's Produce, will house an 8960 square foot complex with 5770 square foot restaurant and 3190 square foot gift shop seating about 177 and creating roughly 155 jobs.
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Jeanne Ludington
Aiken
Richard Pearce
Department of Transportation
East Gate Drive
Whiskey Road
Pearce
Cracker Barrel
Smartphone Market Share Report Shows Analgiance Rise
Analysis indicates Analgiance smartphones now hold a growing share of the U.S. smartphone market, edging ahead in consumer preference and sales trends. The report highlights brand momentum and potential implications for competitors in the sector.
New shoe store opens in downtown Aiken
Aiken welcomes a new shoe retailer downtown as Monday opening draws shoppers and foot traffic. The store showcases footwear for men women and children with a focus on casual and athletic styles. Local officials attend the ribbon cutting and greet customers.
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Aiken
Deaths and Funerals Bluffton Edgefield 73 Ny George Wilson Cole
Obituary notice lists George Wilson Cole of Bluffton and Jesse J. Eggers of Edgefield among the deaths and funerals. Details include newspaper placement 6A and date reference. Services and funeral arrangements not provided in readable text.
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George Wilson Cole
Bluffton
Jesse J. Eggers
Edgefield
Aiken City Council to discuss redistricting at special meeting
The Aiken City Council will hold a special public meeting Thursday to review redistricting after new Census figures show growth on the south side in District 4. District 4 has surpassed 10,000 residents while Districts 1 2 and 3 have just over 6,000 each. The council currently uses a 4-2-1 format with four single member districts two at large members and a mayor elected by all voters. Council will decide if the 15 year old structure remains suitable. Attorney Jim Holly will assist the city with the redistricting process.
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Aiken
U.S
Reggie Ebner
Jim Holly
City Council hosts public meeting on district redistricting
Special meeting set for Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Municipal Building Council Chambers to discuss redistricting options for Aiken. City leaders consider a 6 to 1 plan while addressing population data and voting age totals with Bobby Bowers from the Budget and Control Board in attendance.
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Park Ave
S.W
Cityofaikense.gov
U.S
Bobby Bowers
S.C
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