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3 students from Augusta Prep reach high achievements

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1 year ago

September 27, 2023

3 students from Augusta Prep reach high achievements

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – An Augusta Preparatory Day School student has been named a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist, and two others received high academic honors.

Mayah Nussbaum has been named National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalist for the 2023-2024 school year.

Nussbaum is in the running for a National Merit Scholarship, which will be announced later in the school year.

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Also, seniors Annabelle Claire Mwonya and Chance Ruiz have each received academic honors from the College Board for the 2023-2024 school year. Mwonya was awarded the National African American Recognition Award, while Ruiz received the National Hispanic Recognition Award.

The College Board National Recognition Programs celebrate students’ hard work in high school and showcase their strong academic performance.

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In the newly released Niche.com rankings for the 2023- 2024 school year, Augusta Prep received honors as the No. 1 private K-12 school in the Augusta area.

Other local rankings for Augusta Prep:

No. 1 Best Private High School in the Augusta area
No. 1 Best College Prep Private School in Augusta area
No. 1 Best High School for STEM in the Augusta area
No. 1 Most Diverse Private High School in the Augusta area

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One dead after being hit by car in Aiken County

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9 hours ago

January 13, 2025

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One dead after being hit by car in Aiken County

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) -One person is dead after being struck by a vehicle on US 1 in Aiken County.

The South Carolina High Patrol and Aiken County Coroner’s Office said a pedestrian was walking south on US 1 near Bogeyville Road around 7:18 Sunday night when a 2021 Chevrolet Camero hit them.

The driver of the Camaro was not injured.

The woman was taken to Aiken Regional Medical Centers, according to Coroner Darryl Ables, where she died from her injuries at 8:35 Sunday night.

The victim’s name will be released at a later time.

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Tree giveaway helps Augusta get back to normal after Helene

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21 hours ago

January 12, 2025

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – It’s been more than 100 days since Hurricane Helene came through our area.

Now, those in the CSRA are still cleaning up the aftermath.

On Saturday, Rooting for Augusta helped the area get back to normal.

“Every once in a while, we have a horrific event that unites us all, and we certainly had it with the storm. Everybody can agree that it’s a good thing to plant trees back in the right spots,” said Dennis Trotter with Rooting for Augusta.

Rooting for Augusta gave away 700 trees as part of the event.

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New Richmond County sheriff promotes deputies, other employees

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1 day ago

January 12, 2025

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New Richmond County sheriff promotes deputies, other employees

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – After swearing in 100 new deputies at the beginning of his tenure, Richmond County Sheriff Eugene Brantley also addressed promotions and appointments for those in the sheriff’s office.

It happened on Friday before the winter weather got underway and impacted the region.

Brantley spoke with us after about why the new promotions, appointments and people in the sheriff’s office will benefit the community.

“For the most part, when you’re suffering from a shortage of staff like we have been and so many other agencies in the state of Georgia and around the country, I think it is a boost in the arm to onboard 100 people to help get things that we need slow down crime and stop what is plaguing our community,” said Brantley.

Brantley said it was the first step to making the community safer.

He says he has been working on improving the jail as well.

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