Augusta, GA
Cannedy and Fletcher lead Fayetteville State over Augusta 79-62 – Fayetteville State University Athletics
AUGUSTA, GA — Fayetteville State secured a decisive victory over Augusta with a final score of 79-62 on November 20, 2024, at the George A. Christenberry Fieldhouse in Augusta, GA.
Ezekiel Cannedy led the charge for Fayetteville State, scoring 23 points, including five three-pointers, and grabbing four rebounds. Tairell Fletcher added 22 points, shooting 10-17 from the field, and contributed three steals. Caleb Simmons was a force on both ends, scoring 17 points, securing nine rebounds, and making two assists. Myles Pierre provided a spark off the bench with 13 points, including a perfect 4-4 from the free-throw line.
Despite a strong effort from Augusta’s Demitri Gardner, who scored 21 points and hit three three-pointers, Fayetteville State’s balanced attack and solid defense proved too much for Augusta to overcome. The win improved Fayetteville State’s record to 4-1, while Augusta fell to 0-4.
After falling behind 24-23, Fayetteville State went on an 8-0 run with 6:54 left in the first half, culminating in a bucket from Cannedy, to take a 31-24 lead and finish the first half with a 40-33 advantage. The Broncos capitalized on seven Augusta turnovers in the period, turning them into 11 points on the other end of the floor.
Following intermission, FSU kept widening that lead, expanding it to 73-60 before going on a 6-0 run, finished off by Myles Pierre’s jumper, to grow the lead to 79-60 with 1:10 to go in the contest. The Jaguars narrowed the margin somewhat before the game was over, but the Broncos still cruised the rest of the way for the 79-62 win. Fayetteville State capitalized on seven Augusta turnovers in the period, collecting 10 points off those turnovers.
Fayetteville State shot 49.2% from the field, making 29 of their 59 attempts, while Augusta shot 46.4%, making 26 of their 56 attempts. From beyond the arc, FSU hit 6 of 16 three-pointers (37.5%), whereas Augusta struggled, making only 3 of 17 (17.6%). At the free-throw line, Fayetteville State was efficient, converting 15 of 18 attempts (83.3%), while Augusta made 7 of 12 (58.3%). Fayetteville State outrebounded Augusta 33 to 28, with 8 offensive and 25 defensive rebounds compared to Augusta’s 7 offensive and 21 defensive rebounds. Fayetteville State had 8 assists, 8 turnovers, 11 steals, and 2 blocks, while Augusta recorded 9 assists, 14 turnovers, 7 steals, and 5 blocks. Fayetteville State’s efficient shooting and strong defensive play were key factors in their victory. They capitalized on Augusta’s turnovers, scoring 21 points off turnovers compared to Augusta’s 11.
FSU will host USC Aiken on Tuesday, November 26 at 7 pm in the Capel Arena.
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The second annual Juneteenth trail ride took place on Old Waynesboro Road in Augusta on Saturday.
The event featured trail rides with horses and ATVs, a mechanical bull contest and music.
People shopped at vendors, and there was entertainment for kids, including a petting zoo, inflatables and games.
“It’s really a privilege just to be able to have the opportunity to share my space, to share my area, and to share for an event with so much value, to give back to my community and a place to celebrate,” said Davon Wallace, chief of operations at Crimson Hills.
Wallace said they will be hosting more events, with a haunted trail coming in October.
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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. (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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