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2-year-old dies after unusual report of possible drowning in Augusta

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2 years ago

July 29, 2024

2-year-old dies after unusual report of possible drowning in Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The 2-year-old involved in an unusual possible drowning last week died two days later the Richmond County Coroner announced Monday.

The Richmond County Coroner Mark Bowen, says he responded to the Children’s Hospital Of Georgia, Wellstar/MCG in reference to a baby death.

Rayshon Roberts, 2, of Augusta, was taken to the hospital on July 24 after reportedly being found unresponsive in a bathtub, Bowen says.

He was pronounced dead at the hospital on July 26 at 11:36 p.m., Bowen says, and an autopsy has been scheduled.

Danashia McClennon, 20, was charged with cruelty to children in the first degree in connection with the case, according to jail records.

On Wednesday at 8:55 p.m., deputies were dispatched to the 700 block of Cross Tree Court near Cedar Ridge Apartments after a juvenile had been taken to a hospital by rescue crews, according to authorities.

A firefighter told authorities that when he arrived at the apartment, a woman was trying to give CPR to the child.

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The firefighter said the woman said she’d left the child unattended in a bathtub for about 10 minutes and when she returned to check on him, he was face down in the water.

However, the firefighter said the child and his diaper were dry and that the woman also said she and the child were on a couch while she was playing games and she noticed the child to be unresponsive

An ambulance crew member also found the child dry and said the woman was unable to provide any information on him.

The child’s mother, who authorities found in the pediatric intensive-care unit, said she’d allowed a female to take care of the child and had received a call from the woman that the child had been taken to a hospital.

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It’s unclear whether the woman at the apartment, the caregiver and McClennon are all the same person.

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Abercrombie Becomes a Leader On and Off the Court – Augusta University

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March 2, 2026

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Abercrombie Becomes a Leader On and Off the Court – Augusta University

Augusta, Ga. – A year ago when Quinasia Abercrombie was a freshman, she let her work on the court do the talking as she became one of the top players in the Peach Belt Conference. Abercrombie didn’t have to be a vocal leader since the Jaguars had several upper classmen that handled that role. This year, her sophomore season, Abercrombie is still one of the best players around, but now has become the vocal leader of the team, something that didn’t come naturally.

“I’m just leading my team by voice now, not just leading by example,” Abercrombie said. “Since I don’t really talk, I think they (my teammates) were really surprised, but they’re listening.”

She leads the Augusta women in several offensive categories and has proven to be a major asset to the program.

From Greenville, S.C., Abercrombie was an all-state high school player. She gives part of that credit to her siblings, one older brother and three younger brothers. She had to scratch and claw on the basketball court with them and she’s the first to give them credit for helping make her the player she is today. Abercrombie went as fas as saying she enjoys playing against guys since they’ll push her hard to become better, and she likes the competition.

Now, she’s also being pushed by coach Celeste Stewart. So much so, it’s taking Abercrombie out of her comfort zone. But it’s all for the betterment of her.

“She’s put me in multiple, uncomfortable situations, like talking, being more verbal, and just putting me in positions I wouldn’t normally put myself in,” added Abercrombie.

With the Peach Belt Conference tournament up next for the Jaguars, Abercrombie thinks this team can find another gear and make a run. While she has elevated her game, she knows her teammates can do the same.

Even going forward as a player, Abercrombie knows there’s plenty of room for improvement. One of the most notable for her, her ball handling skills.

“I know I like to pick up my dribble a lot and give it to my point guards,” said Abercrombie. “But I know I can bring it down the court, I just need to work on my ball handling and just being confident handling the ball.”

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Peach Belt tournament: Augusta misses out for the first time in Metress era

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March 2, 2026

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Peach Belt tournament: Augusta misses out for the first time in Metress era

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The 2025-2026 Peach Belt Conference brackets are set, and there is plenty of shakeup this year.

Starting with the women’s bracket, Augusta University secured the #4 overall seed and will face #5 seed Middle Georgia in round one.

USCA’s women’s team did not fair as well, finishing in last place of this season’s standings.

On the men’s side, USCA’s men’s team secured the eighth and final spot in the conference tournament.

In a shocking turn of events, AU’s men’s team did not qualify for the tournament.

This marks the first time the program has missed the PBC tournament since Dip Metress took over the program in 2004.

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Augusta Falls to Georgia Southwestern in Final Game of the Series – Augusta University

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March 1, 2026

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Augusta Falls to Georgia Southwestern in Final Game of the Series – Augusta University

Augusta, Ga. – Augusta managed just five hits and one run and fell to Georgia Southwestern 12-1 Sunday as the Hurricanes win two of the three games of the series. The Jaguars are now 7-2 in Peach Belt Conference play and 11-8 overall. The Canes improve to 7-2 in conference play and 12-7 overall.

Georgia Southwestern scored runs in all but one inning including four runs in the first two innings and plated five runs in the fifth, highlighted by a grand slam.

The only Augusta run would come in the fourth inning. Landon Leonard would reach on an error and would come around when Kent Moon reached on a fielder’s choice that would plate Leonard.

Leonard, Moon, Davis Newman, Harris Bachelder and Jakob Cowart would collect the hits for the Jaguars.

Augusta will next be in action on Friday when the open up a three game series with Lander at Jaguar Field. First pitch on Friday is set for 6:00 p.m.

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