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Kris Fisher Returns To HD 98.3 As Program Director

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Kris Fisher Returns To HD 98.3 As Program Director


Beasley Media CHR “HD 98.3” WHHD Clearwater SC/Augusta GA has announced the return of Kris Fisher to the station as Program Director.

Fisher previously programmed WHHD and sister Classic Hip-Hop “Hot 95.5/93.1” WCHZ-FM/W238AU from February 2015 until moving to Beasley’s “Old School 105.7” KOAS-FM and Hot AC “Star 107.9” KVGS Las Vegas in September 2018 until exiting in July 2021. Fisher also was APD of WHHD from 2006 to 2013, morning co-host at CHR “Hot 107.9” WPFM Panama City FL and APD/MD of “Planet 102.3” KKPN Corpus Christi.

Fisher takes the programming reins that were held by Chris ‘Fenway’ Daugherty until January when he left to return to Knoxville TN and is now working in sales at WATE-TV.

Beasley Media Group announces Kris Fisher has returned home as the Program Director at WHHD 98.3 in Augusta, Georgia. He officially began his new role at the station on February 5, 2024.

Following a five-year vacation, Fisher is returning to the very same radio station he helped build – Beasley Media Group’s WHHD/ HD983 in Augusta, GA! He most recently worked at Beasley’s Las Vegas cluster, where he oversaw Hot AC KVGS Star 1079 and Urban AC KOAS – Jammin’ 1057.

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“We’re very excited to have Kris back in the company. He is a proven winner and has a passion for HD 98.3,” said Tee Gentry, Beasley Media Group Vice President of Brand Strategies and Regional Operations Manager of the company’s Augusta-based radio cluster.



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AU’s Healthy Grandparents program holds Christmas party

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Augusta University’s Healthy Grandparents program had its Christmas party Sunday.

Santa is continuing his trip across the csra and was at the party to give presents to the kids.

The program was started in 1999 to support grandparents raising their children.

They help with necessary services like food assistance and transportation.

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We spoke with one of the grandparents about the program.

“My grandchildren love it. They do a lot of things going on the year, like summer camp and all that stuff, book bag, getaways,” said Carolyn Thompson.

The program has helped more than 660 families, 900 grandparents, and 1,300 grandchildren.



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Augusta Men Drop Overtime Thriller to Georgia College and State – Augusta University

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Augusta, Ga. – In a game that saw 19 lead changes, Georgia College and State prevailed over Augusta 99-91 in overtime Saturday at Christenberry Fieldhouse. The Jaguars fall to 2-2 in Peach Belt Conference play and 6-7 overall. The Bobcats are now 3-0 in conference play and 6-2 overall.

C.J. Jones of GCSU was the star of this one as he poured in 42 points to lead all scorers and also grabbed eight rebounds in the win.

The Jaguars fell behind midway through the second half, but with just one second left in regulation, T.J. Baker hit a three-pointer to send the game into overtime. But in the extra period, GCSU outscored AU 18-10 for the winning margin. 

Luis Nonfon, who had another double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds, started the scoring in overtime and gave the Jags the 83-81 lead. GCSU then rattled off five straight points to take the lead, one they would not surrender. 

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The Jaguars had five players in double figures led by Elías Pálsson who tallied 22 points while grabbing eight rebounds. T.J. Baker and Tobias Prall each had 18 points while Charlie McBeath scored 13. 

Augusta hit on just 35% of their shots from the field while GCSU hit on 52.5%. The Bobcats outscored Augusta 46-22 in the paint and went 8-18 from three-point range while Augusta finished 10 of 29 from deep. From the foul line, both teams went 29-36. 

Other than Nonfon grabbing double figures in rebounds, Pálsson eight rebounds and was a perfect 12-12 from the foul line. 

Next up for the Jaguars will be a battle with Reinhardt University on Thursday at 11 a.m., part of Columbia County Education Day. 

 

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Richmond County deputies searching for suspect after armed robbery on Wheeler Road

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Richmond County started a search for an armed robbery suspect Saturday evening.

They started the search on the 3700 block of Wheeler Road after an alleged armed robbery at an SRP ATM.

The suspect is described as a 40-year-old black male, wearing all black, a face mask and a camouflage jacket.

The suspect fled the area on foot in an unknown direction.

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The sheriff’s office used K9 Units, along with the drone unit, to search.

This investigation is in its early stages, and no further information is available at this time.



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