Augusta, GA
Wake Forest Wraps Play at Valspar Augusta Invitational – Wake Forest University Athletics
Veterans Rachel Kuehn and Mimi Rhodes led the way for the Deacs in Augusta as the only two on the team to finish inside the top 40. Kuehn finished the day even par, her second even-par round of the three.
After an opening round 73, Rhodes shot back-to-back rounds of two-over to finish T39. She birdied three of her last seven holes in the second round to maintain her position on the leaderboard.
Freshman Brooke Rivers had an opening round 72 before shooting back-to-back over-par rounds to finish outside the top 40. Sophomore Anne-Sterre den Dunnen finished her second round on a high note Sunday morning as her best round of the tournament.
Four of the five Deacs birdied the par-five ninth hole in the third round and three of them birdied the par-five sixth. As a team, Wake Forest went -9 on all par-five holes of the event and finished third in scoring on all par threes. Kuehn led the team going -4 on all par fives and finishing even par on all par threes.
Coach’s Comments
“The last two weeks have had some challenges, and we are proud of the way our team has handled those challenges. The group is looking forward to getting home, taking some time to rest and restart and begin preparation for the championship season we have ahead of us.” – head coach Kim Lewellen
Next Up
Wake Forest has one event remaining on their spring schedule before postseason begins with the ACC Championship in Wilmington in April. The Deacs will wrap up the regular season at the Wolfpack Match Play event in Raleigh at Lonnie Poole Golf Club April 8-9 before postseason begins April 18.
Team Leaderboard
Rank Team Scores
1 Ole Miss 276 283 297 856 -8
T2 South Carolina 283 283 293 859 -5
T2 Michigan 287 283 289 859 -5
4 Auburn 285 287 293 865 +1
5 Florida State 291 293 283 867 +3
6 Georgia 285 288 298 871 +7
7 Clemson 286 291 297 874 +10
8 Georgia Southern 286 294 296 876 +12
9 Wake Forest 290 295 293 878 +14
10 Alabama 289 289 302 880 +16
11 Oklahoma State 287 291 304 882 +18
12 Augusta 287 297 301 885 +21
13 South Florida 299 293 300 892 +28
14 Furman 298 299 297 894 +30
15 Virginia Tech 298 298 300 896 +32
16 Louisville 296 303 303 902 +38
17 Coastal Carolina 299 307 315 921 +57
Player Leaderboard
NJ apartment dwellers, renters have these options for help with rent
State and local officials say several programs are designed to help low and moderate-income households stay housed in the face of financial distress.
As rent prices continue to strain budgets, a new study is highlighting where Georgians can save the most by splitting housing costs.
According to a report from SmartAsset, some cities in Georgia offer major savings for renters who choose to live with a roommate.
Here’s what to know.
Where can you save the most in Georgia?
The study ranks Augusta as the top city in Georgia for roommate savings, and No. 6 in the country.
Renters there can save about 45% on monthly rent, or roughly $450 per month, by sharing an apartment.
Here’s how the costs compare in Augusta:
- One-bedroom rent: $1,000
- Two-bedroom rent: $1,100
- Estimated monthly savings with a roommate: $450
Why are roommate savings so high?
With rent prices rising, splitting costs has become one of the easiest ways to cut monthly expenses.
The study shows that sharing rent can significantly reduce housing costs, especially in cities where prices have climbed in recent years.
How does Georgia compare to the rest of the country?
Here’s the top 10 cities in the US for saving with a roomate:
- Cleveland, OH
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Jersey City, NJ
- Memphis, TN
- Boise, ID
- Augusta, GA
- New Haven, CT
- Chattanooga, TN
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Shreveport, LA
Methodology
The study analyzed 100 U.S. cities using rental data from March 2025 to March 2026 from Zumper, comparing one-bedroom rents to half the cost of two-bedroom apartments to estimate savings from sharing with a roommate.
For more information, visit smartasset.com/data-studies/roommate-savings-2026.
Vanessa Johns is the Trending Topics Reporter for the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at Vcountryman@gannett.com.
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Families had the chance to sharpen their money skills at a financial literacy event hosted by local nonprofit Crown Her Mentoring at the Bernie Ward Community Center.
The free event offered resources for all ages, from kids learning the basics to adults planning for their financial future.
Attendees could sit in sessions about budgeting, credit, opening banking accounts and insurance options.
Organizers said the event was designed to make financial education accessible during Financial Literacy Month.
“People need to understand the importance of a checking account, a savings account—how to manage your money. How to invest your money. People need to learn about life insurance,” said Torrecka Davis, organizer.
Crown Her Mentoring will host a mental health awareness event on May 23. Open enrollment for new mentees will begin on May 10.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Shoppers in Augusta will soon lose a longtime retail option, as Lane Bryant’s store inside Augusta Mall is set to close for good this weekend.
Employees at Lane Bryant inside Augusta Mall confirmed that the store will permanently close starting Sunday, April 19.
After the closure, the nearest Lane Bryant location for customers will be in Lexington.
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