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Yermish Ties Career Low, Paces U-M in Day 1 of Valspar Augusta – University of Michigan Athletics

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2 years ago

March 9, 2024

Yermish Ties Career Low, Paces U-M in Day 1 of Valspar Augusta – University of Michigan Athletics

» With a restructured schedule starting the tournament a day earlier, Michigan opened the Valspar Augusta Invitational with a 287 (-1) to position the Wolverines in a tie for seventh.
» Moving directly to the second round, the 17-team field was able to get nine to 12 holes in before play was suspended due to darkness. The field plans to resume Saturday morning (March 9), however, inclement weather is expected. If the round cannot be played, plans are to finish the event Sunday (March 10).
» Sidney Yermish paced U-M in the first round, sitting in a tie for third after tying his career best with a 68 (-4) by recording four birdies, an eagle and a hole-in-one (No. 4, 135 yards).
» Hailey Borja used four birdies of her own to erase four bogeys and close her opening 18 at even par 72. She is tied for 25th.

Site: Augusta, Georgia
Tournament: Valspar Augusta Invitational (Day 1 of 2)
Course: Forest Hills Golf Club (par 72, 6,261 yards)
U-M Team Standing: Tie-7th of 17 Teams (286, -2)
Top U-M Individual: Sidney Yermish, tie-3rd (68, -4)
Next U-M Round: Saturday, March 9 — at Valspar Augusta Invitational, 9 a.m.

Team Standings (After Day 1 of 2)

 1. Ole Miss           276 (-12)
 2. South Carolina     283
 3. Auburn             285
    Georgia            285
 5. Clemson            286
    Georgia Southern   286
 7. MICHIGAN           287
    Augusta            287
    Oklahoma State     287
10. Alabama            289
11. Wake Forest        290
12. Florida State      291
13. Louisville         296
14. Virginia Tech      298
    Furman             298
16. South Florida      299
    Coastal Carolina   299

Top Individuals

 1. Natacha Husted, Ole Miss                   66 (-6)
    Sophie Linder, Ole Miss                    66 (-6)
 3. SIDNEY YERMISH, U-M                        68
    Megan Schofill, Auburn                     68
    Maddison Hinson-Tolchard, Oklahoma State   68
    Louise Reau, Georgia Southern              68
    Mirabel Ting, Florida State                68
 8. Napabhach Boon-In, Augusta                 69
    Annabelle Pancake, Clemson                 69
    LoraLie Cowart, Georgia                    69

Michigan Individuals

 T3. Sidney Yermish   68 (-4)
T25. Hailey Borja     72 (E)
T39. Sydney Sung      73 (+1)
T52. Monet Chun       74 (+2)
T52. Lauren Sung      74 (+2)

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Augusta, GA

10th annual Juneteenth Augusta Festival draws crowds despite heat

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8 hours ago

June 19, 2026

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10th annual Juneteenth Augusta Festival draws crowds despite heat

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The 10th annual Juneteenth Augusta Festival brought families to the Augusta Fairgrounds on Friday despite the muggy heat.

Cultural and community-focused events, live music performances and food trucks were available at the celebration.

Tonia Hill, attending the Juneteenth celebration, said she loves the holiday and is supporting the community, though she acknowledged the weather conditions.

“I love Juneteenth. And I’m supporting everybody. It’s hot. It’s hot. It’s hot,” Hill said.

The festival runs until 10 p.m.

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Augusta Dream Center sees surge in families needing food as summer begins

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18 hours ago

June 19, 2026

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Augusta Dream Center sees surge in families needing food as summer begins

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Augusta Dream Center is seeing more families turn to its food pantry this summer as children lose access to school lunches.

Organizations like the Augusta Dream Center see a surge in families who relied on school lunches during the academic year, according to Hallie Kohan, assistant director.

“We see a lot more families that have young kids who are in need that simply don’t have those meals they are normally getting,” Kohan said. “We see an influx of families that come through.”

Demand is up, but the food supply is not keeping pace.

“Right now we are having some food distribution issues so while we are seeing an increase in families, we are seeing a decrease in the amount of food coming through our doors,” Kohan said.

The center is asking the community to host food drives or donate kid-friendly items such as mac and cheese and oatmeal.

Every Sunday the Dream Center opens its doors for a hot meal, serving as many as 120 people.

“Families can come in and get their hot meal. They sit down, it’s dignified, it’s a diner,” Kohan said. “It’s a welcoming experience for kids to come in and not feel like they are in need.”

No paperwork is required to receive help.

“Just because you think someone is in a great situation, in today’s economy you never know,” Kohan said. “It could be your neighbor, mom, or best friend.”

The Augusta Dream Center food pantry is open Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon and Thursdays from 5 to 6 p.m. Hot meals are served Sundays from 5 to 6 p.m.

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Progress continues on James Brown Linear Park in downtown Augusta

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June 19, 2026

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Progress continues on James Brown Linear Park in downtown Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Construction continues on the James Brown Linear Park in downtown Augusta, with ceiling tiles now installed inside the park structures.

The tiles feature designs showcasing the Godfather of Soul from different years in his career.

According to the city, the completed park will include an interactive water feature that will “dance” to Brown’s greatest hits. A statue of the music icon will return to a new stage at the park.

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