More I-20 Construction Details Announced

WNRR Augusta (DOT/COnstruction Press Release)

 

 

 

 

 

Richmond County

LANE CLOSURES ON BJ, I-20 & WHEELER; MARKS

CHURCH ROAD CLOSURE WITH DETOUR CONTINUES

AUGUSTA – The Georgia Department of Transportation, Scott Bridge Company,

Inc., and United Contractors, Inc., announce scheduled closures for the week of

September 29, weather permitting.

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Lane closure, Bobby Jones east/west, between Wrightsboro Road and Interstate 20,

September 29 through October 3, 9 p.m. until 6 a.m., nightly.

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Lane closure, Wheeler Road east/west, between Walton Way and Bobby Jones, September

29 through October 3, 9 p.m. until 6 a.m., nightly and 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., daily.

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Lane closure, Interstate 20 east/west, between Bobby Jones and Belair Road, September 29

through October 3, 9 p.m. until 6 a.m., nightly.

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Road closure, Marks Church Road, between Wheeler Road and Wrightsboro

Road, September 29 through October 3, 9 p.m. until 6 a.m., nightly. A

signed detour will be posted.

Traffic may be stopped for short intervals and motorists are advised to use extra caution in

construction work zones.

For additional information on this project, please visit the Georgia DOT project website at

www.dot.ga.gov/augustainterchange

 

and the real-time traffic information page at

www.I20augusta.com

 

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New Fort Gordon Law Enforcement Center To Open

WNRR Augusta (FGN Press Release)

FORT GORDON, GA – Ribbon-cutting for Fort Gordon’s new Law Enforcement Center will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, at the center on Rice Rd., adjacent to the Main Fire Station.

The $4.5 million facility has 17,000 square feet and will have holding cells, evidence room, arms room and security upgrades.

The occupants will be the Provost Marshal, Military Police Desk, Consolidated 911 Dispatch, investigations, traffic and Department of the Army Civilian Police sections.

The old MP Station on Chamberlain is a renovated military dining facility. The MP Physical Security Office will remain in that building.

Augusta Newsman Scott Hudson Hospitalized

WNRR Augusta – Popular WGAC Radio personality, and Augusta news personality Scott Hudson is in intensive care at University Hospital. Scott’s family tells WNRR he is fighting a severe immune virus, that has attacked many of his vital organs. For now, he is under the close watch of University Hospital, and is in the company of his family, friends, and co-workers.

For the latest on his condition, you can click http://twitter.com/stacey_hudson for live updates from the Hospital.

WNRR Radio extends our prayers to Scott, the Hudson family, and his fellow broadcasters at WGAC during this difficult time.

More Road Construction Details Announced

WNRR Augusta – (Contractor Information) (Unedited)

It would be helpful if we could get a general article out about the work going on in the vicinity of US-25 and I-20.  The general info is as follows:

?         US-25 is being widened to 6 lanes through the interchange.

?         The ramps and loops at this interchange are being replaced and realigned.

?         The US-25 bridges over I-20 are being replaced.

?         The frontage roads on the north side of I-20 are being realigned.

 

All of this wok is being done while trying to maintain traffic and the shifts to the new alignments will be done in stages.  Many of the activities will require lane closures.  It is anticipated that daytime lane closures will be needed several days a week for the next several months.

 

The first major shift in traffic will be the opening of the new I-20 ramps and putting traffic on one-half of the new US-25 Bridge over I-20 (the portion currently under construction).  These traffic shifts are expected to take place in Late November or early December.

 

Other work in the area includes the construction of the I-520 bridges over I-20.  This work has and will continue to result in disruptions to traffic on I-20 over the next several.  Occasional lane closures will be required for some of the activities.  Significant activities that will require momentary road closures will be done at night.

 

I am going to start sending you a weekly update on anticipated lane closures.  I will try to project out 2 weeks ahead so that the media has an opportunity to help get the word out.

 

Media Circus Slows, As Treatment Continues For Celeb Patients

WNRR Augusta – Overr, S the past few days, Augusta has played host to, E! Television, Good Morning America, People Magazine, Extra, ABC Los Angeles, Columbia media, and many more. As celebrity patients Travis Barker and Adam Goldstein make progress and continue treatment, much of the media attention has shifted away from the Augusta treatment center. There is no timeline as to how long the two could remain in Augusta.

Cool Start Tuesday, More on The Way!

WNRR Augusta – In one of the coolest mornings of the morning, the CSRA woke up to temps in the mid to lower 60’s. This week, weather experts say more of the same is expected. Daytime highs will remain in the upper 70’s to mid 80’s. Time to open the windows and let the breeze come in!

Another Celeb Arrives; Flees…

WNRR Augusta- An angry celeb was spotted circling the parking lot of the Joseph M Still Burn center just after 5pm Monday. The black Mercedes, driven by a young white male in a hooded shirt, cursed at nearby cameras, sitting in cars nearby! No media reps were chasing the vehicle, but he was visibly angry to see the awaiting media. His idendity is unknown. The car sped off, without going inside the center to visit.

Developing: Stabbing Suspect Search

Aiken Man Sought in Weekend Stabbing
 
Aiken, SC., September 22 – The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office holds warrants for the arrest of an Aiken man, who early Sunday morning cut his former wife with a knife and wounded another man who tried to break up the fight at 122 Kellogg Drive, in Aiken, South Carolina.
 
Robert M. Bowers, 30, 966 Brooks Avenue, Aiken, South Carolina, will be charged with Burglary – First Degree, Assault and Battery With Intent to Kill and Possession of a Weapon During the Commission of a Violent Crime.
 
About 3:00 a.m., Bowers climbed through a rear window of the house. He started a fight with the victim when she came home. The victim is identified as Heather M. Pauli, 24, 122 Kellogg Drive, Aiken, South Carolina. Bowers cut the victim on the right side. When another man tried to intervene, he also was cut on the side with a knife. That victim is identified as Andre D. Grantt, 23, 128 Sharyn Lane, Aiken, South Carolina.
 
The Aiken Bloodhound Tracking Team responded and searched the immediate area. Aiken County Emergency Medical Services transported both victims to the Medical College of Georgia, in Augusta. Pauli was treated and released.
 
Subject Description
Gender: Male   Race: Black   Age: 30   Height: 6’1”   Weight: 180   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown
 
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of this individual is asked to contact the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office: (800) 922-9709. Individuals also should call Crimestoppers of the Midlands: (888) CRIME – SC. Callers can remain anonymous and will be eligible for a cash reward of between $50 and $1000.
 

Multiple Sources Confirm Mandy Moore Visit

WNRR Augusta – (Mobile Report). Multiple sources now confirm that singer/actress Mandy Moore visited Doctors Hospital this morning, leaving shortly after noon. She is said to be driving a White SUV. This is the second sighting of Moore, here to support her celeb friends, recovering in the Burn Center.

Doctors: Fan Support Messages Overload Hospital Computer

WNRR Augusta- A hospital source says fan ‘well wishes’ for celeb patients Travis Barker and DJ-AM have ‘overloaded one of the computers’ that handles a patient messaging service. The source says thousands of emails arrived this morning to the Doctor’s Hospital Website. The system is said to be in operation and working properly at this time.

Rumor Mill: Jermaine Dupree Among The Celebs That May Visit

WNRR Augusta- Singer Jermaine Dupree is among the famous names that may visit Doctors Hospital soon, a source on the scene says. Our crews are watching the area closely, to see if any of the stars wish to comment on how their friends are healing.

Mandy Moore Among Celebs To Visit Burn Center

WNRR Augusta- Singer and actress Mandy Moore is among the celebs expected to visit the Doctors Hospital Burn Center today. Moore reportedly visited last night, say sources following the story. Travis Barker’s mother is also expected to appear. WNRR remains on the scene, and will bring you the latest.

Arrest In Aiken Robbery

On Saturday, at 6:30 a.m., the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office arrested Bonita Mack, 46, 706 Albany Avenue, Augusta, Georgia. The subject walked into a convenience store at the corner of Laney Walker Boulevard and East Boundary. A deputy recognized her, knew there was a warrant for her arrest and took her into custody without incident. The subject currently is being held in Richmond County pending extradition to South Carolina.
Regards,
Lt. Michael Frank
ACSO Public Information

Update: New Info On Celeb Burns

WNRR Augusta: Popular website TMZ is reporting that DJ AM is ‘Ambulatory’ and appears to be in good spirits. No officials have approached the media with any official update. Medical staff continue to be tight lipped. Meanwhile we know Travis Barker has injuries to his chest and legs. DJ AM is reported to have burns on his head and arms.

Coverage Continues: Celebs Recover In Augusta Burn Unit

WNRR Augusta- Newsradio1230 has been on the scene all weekend long as Travis Barker and DJ AM recover at the Still Burn Center in Augusta. The two were brought here following a plane crash in Columbia. Four others on the plane were killed.

Newsradio1230 Is Your Home For Westobou Coverage

WNRR Augusta -

From the arrival of ‘Eve’ at the Imperial, to the last plat served at Arts In The Heart, depend on Newsradio’s Grace Waters and Helen Blocker-Adams to bring you comprehensive coverage of all the latest Westobou activities. Tune in weekdays from noon-3pm for the latest live, hometown coverage… and tell a friend!

Mayor To Attend Library Groundbreaking

WNRR Augusta (City Press Release)

Mayor Deke Copenhaver will attend the groundbreaking of the new main library on Monday, September 22 at 10:30am on the corner of Telfair Street and James Brown Boulevard.

States Mayor Copenhaver, “I am extremely excited to take part in the groundbreaking of a facility that will serve our city for generations to come. As a lifelong lover of reading, I fully understand the impact that a new library will have on local citizens and, most importantly, the youth of our community. This is certainly a great day in Augusta as we look to the future of our city.”

 

The public is invited.  For more information, please contact Millie Klosinski at 706.821.2612 or klosinskim@ecgrl.org.

Aiken Man Arrested In Murder

WNRR Augusta – (ACSO News Release)

ACSO Arrests Fourth Man in Tucker Murder

 

Aiken, SC., September 18 – The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, has arrested a fourth man concerning the murder on Monday of Frederick L. Tucker, 39, 117 Old Barnwell Road, Aiken, South Carolina.

 

Ronald J. Grooms Jr., 22, 238 Pebble Gate, Irmo, South Carolina is charged with Burglary – First Degree, Possession of Firearm During Commission of a Violent Crime, Armed Robbery, Kidnapping and Murder.

 

Grooms, accompanied by an attorney, surrendered this morning to a SLED agent. He was held in Richland County until this afternoon when ACSO investigators returned the subject to the Aiken County Detention Center.