Augusta, GA

Augusta University basketball coach speaks on fieldhouse upgrades

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1 year ago

October 6, 2023

Augusta University basketball coach speaks on fieldhouse upgrades

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Major upgrades are coming to Christenberry Fieldhouse at Augusta University.

We caught up with Augusta University’s Men’s Basketball Coach Dip Metress to discuss these changes and what it means for the university moving forward.

“Every time you turn around something’s happening,” said Coach Metress.

When it comes to sports, good things are happening for the current and future students at Augusta University.

In addition to the face-lift, a weight room is being added up top behind the home bench.

When speaking with Coach Metress, we discussed the upgrades to Christenberry, the Jaguars having to reload their roster with so many key players having graduated in the spring, and even how coaching is becoming a family affair for him.

His daughter, Elizabeth Metress, is currently an assistant on the staff for the Coastal Carolina Women’s Basketball Team.

“I watched her coach one day. I was up there to go see a game, and she was chewing on a pen. I remember when I was an assistant coach, I used to chew on a pen, and I was like ‘Oh my gosh, at that age I was chewing a pen and sitting on the bench.’ So, it’s great to have her in it and I think my wife is completely supportive of what she wants to do,” said Coach Metress.

Watch the full interview with Coach Metress below.

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One dead after being hit by car in Aiken County

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56 minutes 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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13 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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24 hours 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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