Augusta, GA
Augusta Volleyball Releases 2024 Schedule – Augusta University
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Augusta University volleyball and head coach Sharon Quarles have announced the full 2024 slate. Coming off a stellar year as the reigning Peach Belt Conference (PBC) Regular Season and Tournament Champions, the Jaguars are set for another deep run into the NCAA Tournament
Season Opener: The Jaguars kick off their season at the Florida Southern Tournament in Lakeland, FL, on September 6, where they will face Palm Beach Atlantic University. The tournament continues with matches against Lewis University and Florida Southern College on September 7.
Key Tournaments:
- Florida Southern Tournament: Lakeland, FL (September 6-7)
- Pacer Invitational: Aiken, SC (September 13-14)
- PBC/Gulf South Crossover: Montevallo, AL (September 20-21)
- Augusta Tri-Match: Augusta, GA (October 12-13)
Home Opener: Augusta will host Shorter University (Ga.) on September 17 at 7:00 PM, marking their first home game of the season.
Notable Home Games:
- Flagler College: September 27
- Lenoir-Rhyne University: September 28
- Catawba College: October 5
- Georgia College: October 12 (part of Augusta Tri-Match)
- USC Aiken: October 16
- North Greenville University: October 29
- Lander University: November 1
- UNC Pembroke: November 5
Final Stretch: The regular season concludes with an away game at Georgia College on November 9. The Jaguars aim to build momentum heading into the postseason. The PBC Tournament is set for Nov. 12-16 before the NCAA Regional Tournament the week of Nov. 18. The NCAA Natonal Championships will be held the week of December 2.
Returning Stars: Augusta is likely to be led by returning All-American setter Janvier Buggs and All-Conference performer Sophia Kruczko. PBC Tournament MVP Madelyn Eden is also a key returning piece.
From Head Coach Sharon Quarles:
“We are excited to share the release of our 2024 schedule. I think there is something for everyone here, match ups with some great conference foes and non-regional teams coming into the arena creating some great nights of volleyball.
The opening three weeks will have the Jags traveling to the states of Florida, Alabama and to our backyard neighbor located in South Carolina for tournaments. Solid volleyball that will not disappoint!
In the month of October, most every Tuesday along with every weekend, the Jags will be in full swing all with the intent to position ourselves in Regional Conversations. Come join the fun and support the Jaguars of 2024! Go Jags!”
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Augusta, GA
Multiple teens arrested in deadly shooting on Warren Road
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has made multiple arrests in a deadly shooting that left one teenager dead and another injured early Saturday morning.
According to deputies, the incident happened June 20, at approximately 12:50 a.m. in the 200 block of Warren Road, where authorities responded to reports of shots fired involving two gunshot victims.
When deputies arrived, they located two 18-year-old men from Augusta.
Officials identified the victims as Eric Markquis Bartley Miller and Joseph Lamar Thomas.
Investigators say Miller sustained at least one gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Thomas was also found with at least one gunshot wound and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under active investigation.
As of Saturday afternoon, three teenage suspects have been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.
18-year-old Dmihjay Collins, 17-year-old Tayshaun Thomas, and 17-year-old Joseph Thomas have all been arrested and charged with Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Possession of Machine Guns. They are all currently being held at the Webster Detention Center.
A fourth teenager, 17-year-old Reante Byrd was also arrested, but investigators have not linked him to the murder case. Byrd has been charged with Possession of a Pistol or Revolver by a Person Under the Age of 18. He is also being held in the Webster Detention Center.
No further details in the investigation have been released.
Augusta, GA
Augusta Regional Airport hosts drone camp for students
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Students showcased drones they built during a two-week summer camp at Augusta Regional Airport on Friday.
12 junior and high school students attended the camp, where they learned to fly and build drones designed to help others.
Anderson Puryear, a student, said the camp focused on delivering small medical supplies.
“It was focused on delivering small medical supplies like an EPI pen or glucose packet for like diabetics and for people with allergies in need in the real world that could obviously help save lives, and if people are like in a place in a boat or like in the desert or in the forest where they can’t easily access those supplies it can save their lives,” Puryear said.
The airport partnered with Georgia Tech, state troopers and the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Department for the Air Edu Summer Camp.
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Augusta, GA
10th annual Juneteenth Augusta Festival draws crowds despite heat
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The 10th annual Juneteenth Augusta Festival brought families to the Augusta Fairgrounds on Friday despite the muggy heat.
Cultural and community-focused events, live music performances and food trucks were available at the celebration.
Tonia Hill, attending the Juneteenth celebration, said she loves the holiday and is supporting the community, though she acknowledged the weather conditions.
“I love Juneteenth. And I’m supporting everybody. It’s hot. It’s hot. It’s hot,” Hill said.
The festival runs until 10 p.m.
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