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Augusta University impaired golfer overcomes adversity

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11 months ago

March 25, 2025

Augusta University impaired golfer overcomes adversity

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – One of the more impressive stories in sports is happening right down the road at Augusta University.

Marine Legentile plays golf for the Jaguars women’s team and she’s doing so with only one good eye.

They say to never take your eyes off the ball and for Augusta University’s Legentil, it’s never take one eye off.

“At first I hated it because I kept missing the ball and it was so frustrating,” said Legentil.

Born in France and blind in her left eye, Legentil has excelled in a sport that many struggle at even with perfect vision.

But her game still comes with challenges.

“I kind of struggle with depth perception which can be a little tricky sometimes or for example something that I always laugh at with my teammates or my coach is like if I’m even 20 yards from the green I’ll pull out my range finder because I literally cannot tell how far it is,” said Legentil.

Back in 2022, she won the South African Amateur Championship along with two other titles that year.

Letting her see clearly that collegiate golf was next for her.

She started her career in the U.S. at Columbus State before transferring to Augusta University after her freshman year.

“The experience has been great I mean augusta is the town for golf so I mean we’re pretty lucky that we have so many amazing courses around,” she said. “We’ve got amazing facilities great coaches great support systems so it’s been pretty good.”

While she may see the game differently from the rest of her team, she’s not treated any differently from them.

The junior Jag will make her next appearance in Friday’s More Than Golf Invitational in Aiken.

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Event at Skateland Augusta draws 22 clubs from across the country

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10 hours ago

February 17, 2026

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Event at Skateland Augusta draws 22 clubs from across the country

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Skaters from the CSRA and beyond are competing in the inaugural Presidents Day Artistic Roller Skating Meet at Skateland Augusta.

The event started Sunday and runs through Tuesday. 22 skating clubs from across the country are competing in figures, spins, jumps, dance and show categories.

The competition is open to all ages, with competitors ranging in age from 5 to 67.

Ansley Marshall, a creative solo competitor, said she enjoys testing her abilities against other skaters.

“I like to push myself to be the best I can be and to test my talents against other people,” Marshall said. “It helps me push myself harder and you sort of feel the recognition of how far I’ve come and see my progress and stuff.”

Spectator tickets for Tuesday’s final day of competitions are $5 per person at Skateland Augusta.

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Man wanted in shooting that injured woman in Augusta

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22 hours ago

February 16, 2026

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Man wanted in shooting that injured woman in Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A man is wanted in connection to a shooting that injured a woman, according to officials.

Timothy Erving Barnes, 38, is wanted for aggravated assault after a shooting that happened on Feb. 4 on the 2500 block of Kensington Drive East.

Timothy Erving Barnes(Richmond County Sheriff’s Office)

According to the incident report, witnesses told deputies they were sitting in front of a home on Evangelina Drive inside of a car when an unknown man approached the vehicle.

Witnesses then told deputies the man pulled out a firearm and began to back away, according to the report.

The witnesses stated they pulled away from the home and then shortly returned. The man then began shooting at the witnesses’ car, according to the report.

Deputies say one of the witnesses state a bullet struck the vehicle and grazed her.

EMS responded to the scene and treated the witness on scene for her injuries.

Deputies say Barnes is known to frequent the areas of Georgetown, Meadowbrook, Belfair Lakes and 12th Street in Augusta.

Barnes is to be considered armed and dangerous, according to the sheriff’s office.

He is 5 foot 6 inches tall and weighs 150 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes.

If anyone has any information, call the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office at 706-821-1020 or 706-821-1080.

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Multiple crashes occur across Richmond and Aiken Counties during rainy day

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1 day ago

February 16, 2026

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Multiple crashes occur across Richmond and Aiken Counties during rainy day

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Multiple traffic accidents across Richmond and Aiken Counties, including multiple on I-20, backed up traffic on a rainy Sunday.

In Georgia, two wrecks occurred westbound on I-20 around 2:30 p.m. One of them involved a Richmond County deputy who was working another accident between the Washington Road and Riverwatch Parkway exits when a car lost control and rear-ended the deputy’s car.

The deputy was in the driver’s seat of his stationary patrol car in the left lane when he was hit, authorities say.

One of them involved a Richmond County deputy who was working an accident between the Washington Road and Riverwatch Parkway exits when a car lost control and rear-ended the deputy’s car.(staff)

The deputy was taken to the hospital with minor injuries, officials say.

The left lane was blocked for around an hour.

Georgia State Patrol worked this incident. The scene cleared shortly after 3:30 p.m.

In South Carolina, one accident happened at mile marker 2 on I-20, going westbound.

A car flipped over as a result of the accident. This accident also backed up traffic, and the scene was cleared around 3:04 p.m., our crews said.