Connect with us

Augusta, GA

College basketball: Keshun Sherrill enters Augusta Sports Hall of Fame – Salisbury Post

Published

on

College basketball: Keshun Sherrill enters Augusta Sports Hall of Fame – Salisbury Post


College basketball: Keshun Sherrill enters Augusta Sports Hall of Fame

Published 5:34 pm Sunday, May 31, 2026

 

 

 

Advertisement

 

Staff report

AUGUSTA, Ga. – Keshun Sherrill, one of the all-time basketball greats at West Rowan, was inducted into the Augusta Sports Hall of Fame in ceremonies held on Friday.

Sherrill, a 5-foot-9 guard, had his number retired by Augusta. He was the leading scorer, not only in Augusta University hoops history, but in Peach Belt Conference history with 2,333 points.

Sherrill was honored as Augusta’s Male Athlete of the Year in 2017.

Advertisement

Sherrill was named All-America by the National Association of Basketball Coaches  and the Division II Conference Commissioners Association and played in the 2017 Reese’s Division 2 College All-Star Game. He was Southeast Region Player of the Year as a senior.

Sherrill played for head coach Mike Gurley at West Rowan and graduated in 2012. He was all-county four years and all-conference three years. He was West’s Male Athlete of the Year for the 2011-12 school year.

Sherrill, 31, is the son of Keith and Rhonda Sherrill. His brothers, KJ Sherrill and Jamel Carpenter, were also stars for the Falcons.

Sherrill has played pro ball overseas since graduating from Augusta. He finished his most recent season in Turkey in March.

 

Advertisement



Source link

Augusta, GA

Victim identified in fatal accident on Mike Padgett Highway

Published

on

Victim identified in fatal accident on Mike Padgett Highway


AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) — One person is dead following a crash in Augusta

It happened on the 4600 block of Mike Padgett Highway around 8:50 p.m. Saturday, June 20.

According to the coroner, Charles Cummings, 70, from Augusta was pronounced dead on scene at 9:52 p.m.  An autopsy has been scheduled.

The investigation remains active and ongoing.

Advertisement



Source link

Continue Reading

Augusta, GA

Deputies investigating deadly crash on Mike Padgett Highway

Published

on

Deputies investigating deadly crash on Mike Padgett Highway


AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly crash that happened on Mike Padgett Highway Saturday.

Deputies went to the 4600 block around 8:50 p.m. Officials say 70-year-old Charles Cummings of Augusta was pronounced dead at the scene at around 9:52 p.m.

The Richmond County Coroner’s Office also responded to the scene in connection with the fatal crash. An autopsy has been scheduled.

Investigators said the case remains active and ongoing.

Advertisement

No additional details were released, and the sheriff’s office says updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

Copyright 2026 WRDW/WAGT. All rights reserved.



Source link

Continue Reading

Augusta, GA

2nd annual Juneteenth trail ride draws crowds in Augusta

Published

on

2nd annual Juneteenth trail ride draws crowds in Augusta


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.

Advertisement

Wallace said they will be hosting more events, with a haunted trail coming in October.

Copyright 2026 WRDW/WAGT. All rights reserved.



Source link

Continue Reading
Advertisement

Trending