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Eli Thompson
Eli Thompson
Reporter · Augusta, GA
Eli Thompson has been covering education in Augusta for over 4 years, focusing on local schools and educational policy. He earned his degree in Education from Georgia College and State University and has worked closely with various educational initiatives in the area, which gives him unique insights into local challenges and triumphs.
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DENMARK, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Voorhees University responded to a fire reported at Blanton’s Hall on Thursday.According to Maj. Dwayne Duckson, director of Voorhees University campus police, the fire was on the second floor. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.As a precaution, students were evacuated from the affected residence hall and temporarily relocated to Wright-Potts Library and Battle Hall while university officials coordinate with emergency responders.There were no reported injuries, and the fire was contained.
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