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
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The city of Augusta announced a temporary closure of New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam Park.
Closure of the park at 2105 Lock and Dam Road will allow the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to repair the lock and dam structure.
The park will be closed from March 4 to April 7.
All areas of the park will be closed.
However, the Baurle Boat Ramp will remain open and accessible to the public for fishing and boating activities.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Augusta 911 center has been named 2025 Communications Center of the Year at the Georgia Emergency Communications Conference in Athens.
The award recognizes excellence in public safety communications, innovation, leadership and service.
The award recognizes a center that demonstrates strong performance in emergency response coordination, training, technology and community engagement.
The Augusta center was selected among agencies statewide for its consistent service, professional standards and coordination with public safety partners.
“This recognition reflects the work our team does every single day,” said Daniel R. Dunlap, 911 director. “Our communications officers are the first point of contact during some of the most difficult moments in a person’s life. They provide reassurance, direction and critical coordination until help arrives. I am incredibly proud of the dedication and strength they show.”
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A new gourmet popcorn shop has opened on Broad Street, bringing a Chicago-style twist to downtown Augusta.
Popn’ Off Gourmet Popcorn and Nuts, located at 716 Broad Street next to the Miller Theater, opened late last year. Owner Sheila Jones moved to Augusta from Chicago, where she said gourmet popcorn has a strong following.
“I’m from Chicago where gourmet popcorn is kind of a big deal,” Jones said.
Specialty flavors made in house
The shop offers specialty flavors including caramel, strawberry drizzle, peppermint, Oreo, green apple, and peanut butter — all made in house. Jones said the experience starts before customers even reach the counter.
“The smell is part of the experience. Green apple, strawberry, strawberry drizzle with chocolate. We have a new peanut butter flavor I just did,” Jones said.
A business built for family
Jones said her move to Augusta and her decision to open the business were driven by her son, who is on the autism spectrum. She said she believed he would be more comfortable in Augusta and wanted to build something that would benefit him long-term.
“I wanted him to have something when he gets older. He has a job already if he wants one. He already has a business,” Jones said.
Jones said starting the business has been harder than she expected. She handles most operations herself, with some help from family. She said the purpose behind the shop keeps her motivated.
“Coming into this every day is fulfilling because I built it. I’m building it and I just wanna see how high we’ll go,” Jones said.
Popn’ Off Gourmet Popcorn and Nuts is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The shop is also holding a pop-up Saturday at noon on Gordon Highway.
Here’s a link to their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584084467886#
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