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Augusta never trails as pitching silences big crowd July 3
COLUMBIA – Augusta’s offense scored in the first inning for the second day in a row, and although they would add on later in the game, one run would’ve been enough as Didier Fuentes and Juan Sanchez combine to shut out the Fireflies in a 4-0 win Wednesday.
Road construction caused Verizon outage impacting Augusta-area phones. Here's what we know.
Did your phone lose service for a while on Tuesday? You weren't the only one. Verizon customers across the Augusta area reported outages. According to Downdetector, at its peak between 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., there were more than 5,000 reports and they largely came from Augusta, North Augusta, Hephzibah, and Evans. Customers reported their service was restored later that afternoon.
Piedmont Region Faces Dangerous Heat Wave, Heat Advisory in Effect for Charlotte and Surrounding Areas
A sweltering heatwave is set to firmly grip the Piedmont region of Northeast Georgia, North Carolina and upstate South Carolina, with astronomical heat index values that could soar up to 108, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Residents in Charlotte and surrounding areas are under a heat advisory effective from 11 AM until 8 PM EDT today, as the mercury is expected to climb near the century mark, combining with high humidity to produce potentially dangerous conditions. The NWS cautions that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
State Sen. Garlan Gudger injured in jet ski accident on Smith Lake, flown to UAB Hospital
Alabama State Sen. Garlan Gudger was flown to UAB Hospital Thursday after he was injured in a jet ski accident on Smith Lake, officials say. Additional information was not immediately available. The Cullman Republican was elected to the state senate in 2018, according to a biography on the Alabama Senate...
He got $30K to leave the military when it needed to downsize. Now the government wants that money back.
Vernon Reffitt got $30,000 to leave the Army in 1992. It was a one-time, lump-sum special separation benefit offered to service members when the U.S. had to reduce its active-duty force. Now, more than 30 years later, the federal government wants that money back. In May, the Department of Veterans...
Woman searching for bystanders who saved daughter from burning home after gruesome attack
DICKSON, Tenn. (WSMV) - The family of the woman who was brutally attacked is looking for an Alabama duo who saved her from a house fire on Monday. Tessa Trotter is recovering at Vanderbilt University Medical Center after she was allegedly stabbed by her husband, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Not only is 28-year-old Zachary Mowel accused of stabbing her, but the TBI says he also doused her with gasoline and set their home on fire.
Auburn player returns home, organizes youth football camp.
A current University of Auburn defensive end is returning to his high school to help with a football camp, in an effort to prepare future players for the next season and give back to his community. The Keldric Faulk Youth Football Camp (KF5) is a one-day youth football camp aimed towards first through sixth graders […] The post Auburn player returns home, organizes youth football camp. appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Hazel sworn in as new superintendent
There is a new superintendent for the Troup County School System. Dr. Rachel Hazel was sworn into the role during a special called school board meeting on Monday. All board members were present, some of the newly elected board members who will take office next year, TCSS educators and other community members also showed up. […] The post Hazel sworn in as new superintendent appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
‘It’s awesome being able to see my family’: Soldiers graduation ceremony to ring in the Fourth of July
COLUMBUS, Ga (WRBL) — The National Infantry Museum hosted a graduation ceremony for soldiers completing infantry training. A day before Fourth of July, soldiers who completed 22 weeks of basic training have gathered on the Inouye Field to recite the soldiers creed, introduce the infantry rifle squad, and receive honorary awards. Will Visser, the soldier […]
Columbus River Dragons unveil 2024-2025 home schedule
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Columbus River Dragons announced the team’s 2024-2025 home schedule earlier today - featuring visits from brand new regional rivals the Athens Rock Lobsters and Monroe (LA) Moccasins. The season home opener is slated for Friday, November 1, and Saturday, November 2 against the Mississippi...
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