Augusta, GA

PBC Releases Volleyball Team of Academic Distinction, Presented by Barnes & Noble College

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2 years ago

January 12, 2024

PBC Releases Volleyball Team of Academic Distinction, Presented by Barnes & Noble College

AUGUSTA, GA — The Peach Belt Conference has released the 2023 volleyball Team of Academic Distinction, presented by Barnes & Noble College. The team is a part of the PBC’s larger initiative to celebrate the academic achievements of PBC student-athletes and is modeled on the CSC Academic All-America program.

To be eligible for the team, a student-athlete must 1) participate in at least half of his/her team’s events and be either a starter or significant contributor; 2) achieved a 3.50 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) and 3) completed at least one full academic year at his or her current institution and has reached sophomore athletic eligibility. The Peach Belt Conference Sports Information Directors oversee the program.

Barnes & Noble College currently operates more than 1,400 campus bookstores and their school-branded e-commerce sites, serving more than 6 million college students and faculty nationwide. As a strategic partner, Barnes & Noble College is a retail and learning company. The company is headquartered in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.

Name	Institution	Year	Hometown	GPA	Major (Minor)
Ellyn Adams	Lander	Jr.	Myrtle Beach, S.C.	4.00	Business Administration
Jordan Berglin	Flagler	Jr.	Pewaukee, Wisc.	3.70	Sport Management
Olivia Dow	Lander	Sr.	Pickens, S.C.	3.79	Business Administration
Annie Holesinger	Lander	Sr.	Rockford, Mich.	3.74	Exercise Science
Abby Infante	Georgia College & State University	Sr.	Canton, Ga.	4.00	Biology (Chemistry)
Riese Johnson	Georgia College & State University	So.	Cumming, Ga.	3.58	Biology
Dariana Luna	Augusta	Sr.	Caracas, Venezuela	3.93	Business Administration
Rachel Machovec	Georgia College & State University	Grad.	Buckhead, Ga.	3.77	Secondary Teacher Education
Kari Mercer	USC Aiken	Grad.	Hilliard, Ohio	3.938	Master of Business Administration
Callie Miller	Georgia College & State University	Sr.	Acworth, Ga.	3.83	Chemistry (Biology)
Katie Miller	Lander	So.	Sugar City, Idaho	3.64	Nursing
Patricia Pantoja	Lander	Grad.	Barceloneta, Puerto Rico	4.00	Business Administration
Brooke Singleton	Flagler	Jr.	Kissimmee, Fla.	3.91	Sport Management
Anna Sommer	USC Aiken	So.	St. Louis, Mo.	3.767	Exercise & Sport Science
Jada Suguturaga	Augusta	Sr.	South Jordan, Utah	3.53	Psychology
McCayla Willingham	Lander	Sr.	Beaufort, S.C.	3.65	Business Administration

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Augusta, GA

Salem Ridgeyaks win second straight in Augusta, 7-4

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10 hours ago

July 4, 2026

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Salem Ridgeyaks win second straight in Augusta, 7-4

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WDBJ) – For a second straight game, the Salem Ridgeyaks bats blew up like…well..the fourth of July.

Andrews Opata hit his 5th home run of the season in the first inning, as Salem led wire-to-wire over Augusta, 7-4.

Opata also stole his Carolina League-leading 36th base of the season in the win for Salem (31-47). D’Angelo Ortiz’s 2 RBI double in the 4th pushed the Salem lead to 4-0. Ortiz finished 2-3 with three RBI’s on the night, while Louis Andujar went 3-4, scoring two runs and also plating two runs.

Salem pitcher Christian Foutch (ND, 6.18 ERA) pitched 4.2 strong innings, allowing just one run on three hits while striking out 8. Yermain Ruiz (W, 2-3, 9.87 ERA) picked up his first win since May 29th, going 4.1 innings while striking out another 4 batters.

Salem’s series at Augusta continues through Sunday.

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Augusta, GA

Annual fan drive returns as dangerous heat settles over Augusta

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20 hours ago

July 3, 2026

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Annual fan drive returns as dangerous heat settles over Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – As a heat wave settles over Augusta, the Psi Omega Foundation is working with Richmond County Marshal’s Office to deliver fans as a part of their annual fan drive.

Eugene White, president of the Psi Omega Foundation, said his personal connection to the community drives the effort.

“I’m the son of someone. I’m the grandson of someone,” White said. “And so when we think about our elders who may have struggled, that really drives home our desire to build a tenacious community.”

Fans available, no questions asked

White spent the day delivering fans across Augusta. Around 140 fans were available for donation.

Lt. Monica Meyers of the Richmond County Marshal’s Office said this year’s conditions have been more severe than previous summers.

“This year I noticed that the humidity has been higher, the heat index has been higher,” Meyers said. “And with that said, we know that research shows us that the elderly and seniors are less likely to run their AC during the summer months because they’re trying to save their budgets, because they are on fixed budgets and low income.”

Doctors say anyone can be at risk for heat-related illness when the heat index reaches the 90s or above.

How to get a fan

The Marshal’s Office said fans are available to anyone, no questions asked. Meyers said residents can call the Richmond County Marshal’s Office at 706-821-2368 or visit the substation at 3050 Deans Bridge Road in Augusta.

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