Augusta, GA
W. Golf: No. 12 Seminoles Looking To Spring Forward At Valspar
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AUGUSTA, Ga. – The second weekend in March typically indicators the beginning of spring which brings daylight financial savings time. On Saturday night time, it’s time for a lot of the nation to set their clocks forward; to spring ahead and luxuriate in just a few extra hours of daylight within the day for the following six months.
That’s what Seminole Head Coach Amy Bond and her group are set to do that weekend on the Valspar Augusta Invitational on the Forest Hills Golf Membership – spring ahead.
”Valspar has an amazing area and Forest Hills is a difficult golf course,” mentioned Bond. “I’m trying ahead to a superb take a look at of golf towards some nice groups.”
No. 12 Florida State faces one in every of its largest challenges of the season towards one of many deepest fields on its spring schedule. The sphere consists of six groups within the nation’s prime 25 – the Seminoles, No. 2 Wake Forest, No. 16 Oklahoma State, No. 18 Ole Miss, No. 21 Florida, No. 24 Duke — because the Seminoles put together for not solely their house event (March 17-19 on the Seminole Legacy Golf Membership) however their run to the postseason which begins in simply over one month on the ACC Championships (April 13-16).
With consecutive third place finishes within the final two years on the Valspar, Florida State’s lineup of senior Amelia Williamson, juniors Charlotte Heath and Alice Hodge, sophomore Kaylah Williams and freshman Lottie Woad, will look to spring ahead within the group standings this season. Freshman Katherine Prepare dinner will play within the occasion as a person.
Williamson, who completed in a tie for 14th within the particular person standings on the Valspar in 2021, will play within the occasion for the third time in her profession.
“I’m tremendous excited to play the Valspar,” mentioned Williamson. “This will probably be my third time enjoying this course. I’m tremendous assured and really feel like I may be aggressive in the way in which I play. I’ve been engaged on just a few swing adjustments and I’ve began to see them switch into my recreation. I’m excited to see what occurs.”
Heath, who will even play within the Valspar for the third time in her profession, tied the varsity file rating for a single spherical with a 65 within the first spherical of the 2021 occasion. She completed in a tie for 11th place within the particular person standings along with her 4 beneath par rating of 212.
For Williamson, Heath and Woad, this journey to play within the Valspar will probably be their first of two journeys to Augusta within the subsequent couple of weeks because the trio will play within the prestigious Augusta Nationwide Ladies’s Beginner at Augusta Nationwide (March 29-April 1).
Woad, who has earned six top-eight particular person finishes within the first six occasions of her profession, has one other alternative to proceed the unimaginable begin to her freshman season as a Seminole. She is a complete of minus 32 strokes beneath par with one particular person championship in her first season at Florida State.
“I’m trying ahead to competing towards one other top quality area, and testing my recreation on an amazing course,” mentioned Woad.
For Bond and her group, enjoying nicely on the Valspar will probably be a springboard for the rest of the common season.
“I want to see some extra consistency and extra importantly some confidence for all three rounds from everybody,” mentioned Bond. “They’ve labored onerous, and now it’s time to belief the method.”
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Augusta, GA
Verizon users hit with data, voice and text problems in CSRA
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Verizon is having problems with data, voice and text service in the CSRA.
The company posted a notice about the problem on its website Tuesday afternoon.
“Data, voice, and text are limited in Augusta, GA,” the company said. “There is a known issue in this area and we are working on a solution.”
Viewers told News 12 the problem wasn’t just in Augusta; they saw problems as far away as Aiken.
It further stated that most issues like these are resolved within 12 hours, and most 5G issues are resolved within 48 hours.
Verizon also offered a link to check network status and to learn how to use Wi-Fi calling.
Some people said they got an “SOS” notice on their phones.
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Augusta, GA
Here’s where you can celebrate July 4th in the CSRA
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Despite the hot weather expected on July 4th, celebration events will continue this week throughout the CSRA.
Wednesday, July 3rd
Fort Eisenhower is doing its Independence Day celebration from 6 to 11 p.m. Fireworks start around 9:45 p.m. that evening.
The Barton Field Independence Day celebration includes a kiddie carnival, shopping, food, live entertainment and so much more. The night ends with a firework extravaganza unrivaled by anyone in the CSRA from 5 to 11 p.m.
Burke County Recreation Department Complex is having an community celebration with a fireworks show, vendors, concessions, yard games, inflatables and more. Bring a chair and tailgate from your car starting at 6 p.m.
Thursday, July 4th
On Walton Way at the home of George Walton there is an Independence Day event at Meadow Garden from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
In North Augusta, head over to the Living History Park celebration where there will be hot dogs, watermelon, water, and all free cool pops. Come dressed in red, white, and blue with children and pets. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Grovetown is having a Bar-be-que in Liberty Park starting at 11 a.m.
Gates open for Boom in the Park at Evans Towne Center Park at 5 p.m.
The Augusta Greenjackets will be having fireworks after the July 4th game at SRP Park.
The City of Augusta invites all citizens, visitors, and guests to join us for the annual Independence Day Celebration in Downtown Augusta. The celebration begins at 5 p.m. with live music, food trucks, vendors, a kid’s zone, and much more.
The fireworks show launches from right across the Augusta Common on the top levee of the Augusta Riverwalk at 9:15 p.m.
Join The Village at Woodside in Aiken for a free community event featuring live music, food trucks, and a firework finale you don’t want to miss. Make sure to bring a chair and a blanket for this spectacular evening celebration from 7 to 10 p.m.
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Friday, July 5th
Join the Thomson-McDuffie Government Center for an unforgettable celebration of freedom at Freedom Blast. This event will include a day filled with music, food, and exciting activities for the whole family starting at 7 p.m.
For those who are wanting some small-town Independence Day charm without giving up a big show can head to The Hephzibah Agricultural Center. The annual Fireworks Extravaganza will start around 9:30p.m.
Saturday, July 6th
Friends of Clark’s Hill Lake Fireworks show will begin at 9 p.m. for people on land or in a boat at Raysville Marina in Thomson.
Sunday, July 7th
Join the Story Mill Road Baptist Church in Hephzibah for a community picnic and fireworks with Providence Baptist Church, Landscape Wizard, and The Masters Transport Ministry. Free meal including ribs, pulled pork, hamburgers, hotdogs, and all the sides. Games and events start at 6 p.m., food is ready at 7 and fireworks at dark will be around 9 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
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Augusta, GA
‘Education can change your life’: New AU chief shares vision
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Monday marked the start of a new era at Augusta University: It was Dr. Russell Keen’s first day as president.
Longtime President Dr. Brooks Keel retired last week, and Keen, an internal candidate to be his successor, has taken over.
Keen is no stranger to the area. He is a graduate of Lakeside High School. He received a bachelor’s degree in finance and a master’s degree in higher education administration from Georgia Southern University and a Doctor of Higher Education from the University of Georgia.
Keen has more than 20 years in higher education.
Prior to becoming AU’s president, Keen served as executive vice president of administration and chief of staff to the president.
Out of all the job candidates that applied for the role, regents say Keen’s knowledge of Augusta University and the community really made him stand out.
We sat down with Keen to talk about his plans for the university.
“We have some of the most productive research faculty in the country for our size. The only limiting factor we have is space and infrastructure,” said Keen.
He says creating more space is a top priority.
“We need new infrastructure, new space for researchers to really go through and tackle disease and break some of the chains of cardiovascular disease, cancer, brain health,” said Keen.
The goal is to make AU the top university for research in the country.
“We want to grow our enrollment at Augusta University. We want to continue to provide programs that are competitive, and that will meet the workforce challenges that we have in the state and beyond,” he said. “Our goals are to enhance and increase our research. We want to be one of the top 60, then top 50, 40 30, 20, 10 five and one. That’s our goal.”
Above all, Keen wants everyone on campus to feel a sense of place — starting now.
In his first few hours on the job, Keen spoke with first-generation college students.
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He says he wants them to see that having an education can make positive contributions to the community.
“If you’re a first-generation college student, and you’re trying to figure it out, you might hear voices in your own head or from other people saying you can’t do it and it doesn’t matter. But I’m living proof that an education can change your life. And that education can contribute to the community and the state of humanity,” said Keen.
Keen says he wants to really emphasize community engagement while president.
He says he wants the community to connect with the university that bears the same name.
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