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Piedmont Augusta Foundation to raise funds for stroke awareness and prevention
AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – The Piedmont Augusta Foundation says more than 800,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke each year. It’s the reason the Jernigan Golf Tournament has taken place for the past 38 years — to help decrease that number. “Cardiovascular disease is one of the largest and worst comorbidities that we have […]
ESPN Host Laura Rutledge Turns Heads With Throwback Outfit
ESPN host Laura Rutledge is having herself a month. Two weeks ago she landed the job of a lifetime when she traveled to Augusta, Georgia to cover the Masters for the Worldwide Leader. “So, growing up in Georgia, the Masters has always been something that my family has watched and we’ve loved,” ...
Zalatoris withdraws from Byron Nelson needing rest for his back
McKINNEY, Texas (AP) — Will Zalatoris has withdrawn from the CJ Cup Byron Nelson citing a flare-up in his back that will require rest after having played the last three weeks. Zalatoris, the No. 30 player in the world ranking who grew up in the Dallas area, had microdiscectomy surgery on his back last April that caused him to miss nine months. “My back needs some rest and recovery,” he said in a statement. “I am ahead of schedule according to my doctors but unfortunately the first six months back are the most important for the long term health of my back. I need to be prudent to make sure that I don’t miss a big chunk of time again. “I hate that a flare up happened during one of my favorite weeks all year, but we knew something like this was a possibility early on in my return to golf.”
Hephzibah’s Za’Nyah Mullins named Scholar Athlete of the Week
Za'Nyah is a three-sport athlete for the Rebels playing basketball, flag football, and volleyball where she was named to the All-Region team. In addition, she is also a Battalion Commander in the JROTC and an excellent student with a 3.7 GPA. Those who know Za'Nyah say she is a leader everywhere she goes which is why, for her hard work both in the classroom and in athletics, Za'Nyah has been named WJBF Scholar Athlete of the Week.
Vote: Honda Cars of Aiken Augusta-area High School Athlete of the Week reader poll
It's time to vote for this week's Honda Cars of Aiken Augusta-area High School Athlete of the Week. The athletes featured in this poll represent the best on-field performers from the past week of high school sports competitions around the Augusta area. The poll will remain open until 5 p.m. Friday. For nominations for future...
'It's how we finish': Aquinas girls soccer looks to defend GHSA Class A D-II state title
Two years ago, Aquinas girls soccer finished the season without a win. Last year, the Fightin’ Irish were improbable state champions. Tuesday they have a chance to defend that title. Aquinas...
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