Tradesha Woodard
Multimedia Journalist
Augusta, GA
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Tradesha joined WRDW News 12 November 2019 as a multimedia journalist.
Tradesha was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, and earned her bachelor's degree in multimedia journalism at Middle Tennessee State University -- home of the Blue Raiders!
She is a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She loves reading, writing, storytelling, and public speaking. She has interned at WKRN in Nashville, Tennessee, and she has worked as a producer's assistant at Fox13 News in Memphis, Tennessee.
When she is not at work, she enjoys trying new foods, shopping, and watching movies. She also plans on becoming a dog mom really soon. She is excited to be a part of the News 12 family, and she is eager to learn a lot about Augusta.
Being involved within the community is a top priority for Tradesha, and if you have any story ideas do not hesitate to contact her!
Her email is tradesha.woodard@wrdw.com.
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If you’re driving on Greene Street near the Sacred Heart Center downtown you have probably seen “The Wavey Man.” For months he has been standing on the corner waving and smiling at every car that passes by.
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A record number of people are quitting their jobs, and some of the highest numbers in the country are right here in our area.
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After late nights of painting and decorating the beauty studio salon and spa over in Graniteville was broken into about two weeks before their grand opening.
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For women without insurance or who don’t have enough insurance annual checkups or mammograms can be difficult. But there is free help.
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Booster shots have now been recommended by the FDA but some people may argue they are ineffective. We spoke with local health officials about what they expect.
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Ruben’s Department Store has been in business for more than a century with every type of clothing you can imagine. But now, the owners say they're ready to switch things up in their inventory.
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The Bee’s Knees holds stories from nearly two decades ago. Its been a restaurant, a bakery, and a coffee shop, but now the owner says its time to change things up.
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The drug maker Merck is asking for FDA authorization for a pill that would be the first oral anti-viral for treating COVID. Dr. Rodger MacArthur explains its potential.
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You’ve heard time and time again that porch pirates stealing packages. Now some of them in the CSRA are finding unique ways to blend in, authorities say.
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The pandemic is still impacting the way many different businesses and organizations raise money including Jessye Norman School of Arts.
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We know so much more about coronavirus than we did last year, but some aspects are still a mystery. AU is working to get some answers.
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Affect the Culture is a local organization that performs random acts of kindness and challenges the community to do the same.
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We talked to local law enforcement officers about the steps you can take to bring your four-legged friends home if they're missing in the CSRA.
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Martinez ranked 21 out of the top 50 best places to live in the U.S. The area is also No. 6 for job growth over the past five years.
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A local grandad and granddaughter are finding unique ways to make use of their vacant family cottage. Before it was a family gathering spot but now its being used as a salon, well at least half of it.
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Some residents are complaining about Augusta trash service trucks either delaying their garbage pickup or not even showing up at all.
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The Columbia County Sherriff’s Office getting recognition Friday after receiving a perfect audit for the way they handle information. It all comes down to their “Terminal agency coordinator.”
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For more than a decade one local woman has been using her salon to raise donations each year for one child who is experiencing some kind of physical trauma.
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After four months of research the Medical College of Georgia says the delta variant is dominating our communities, and it’s now causing COVID-19 to mutate specifically in low-vaccinated communities.
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A new center with three prescription drug drop-boxes will open to help keep drugs out of the wrong hands and target substance abuse.
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Substance abuse numbers have gone up during the pandemic. The delta variant has intensified that. Local health experts say with so many patients they’re worried this problem may worsen beyond the pandemic.
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One local survivor says, even 20 years after that day in New York, simple things like smells and sounds bring back so many emotions.
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One local nurse manager is not only stepping up in the community by providing medical assistance but also spoken words for people who are still on edge about getting the vaccine.
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Have you ever heard of Swimply? It’s like Airbnb, but instead of people renting out their homes - they rent out their pools.
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One local woman has been helping the homeless since 2012, and she says it’s because she knows what it’s like to need a helping hand.
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Maybe you or someone you know had toy horses back in the day. You could brush the hair and give the ponies whatever kind of makeover you wanted. Well, now a local rescue is bringing that magic to life.
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Local therapists are working with post-COVID patients step by step, incorporating unique games and exercises like shaving, making the bed and folding laundry.
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Thousands of families here locally depend on daycares so they can go to work and keep their kids safe, but daycare centers say they’re running out of room.
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Damauryn Daniels has overcome every challenge thrown his way. And just recently, the Waynesboro Police Department is showing their appreciation for his strength.
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Some of our local vet hospitals are facing staff shortages and an increase in demand, which they say is becoming overwhelming.
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Even though he is known to be out in the community selling watermelons, it’s his big heart that encourages people to pull over or stop by.
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During the pandemic, many parents got good at navigating how to teach and help their kids away from the classroom. Now, homeschooling is a trend we’re seeing pick up across the country and here at home.
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Simone Biles’ taking a leave of absence to focus on her mental health is stirring up the conversation athletes haven’t always been able to have.
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The pandemic has hit the manufacturing industry especially hard, causing supply chain shortages across the country. Here at home, we’re seeing the same trend as our boating and car industries battle delays.
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The pandemic has hit the manufacturing industry especially hard, causing supply chain shortages across the country.
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Do you remember Cerenity Kirk? We first told you about her last year, after she was injured in a car crash on her 6th birthday.
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Many of us are looking for creative ways to drop those pandemic pounds, and we know for some of you the gym just isn’t your favorite place to be.
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From manicures and pedicures to facials and body waxing, Breanna Gilliam says she wants to continue to provide new ways to help people to unwind and decompress.
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A pair of local 13-year-old twins are making noise around the CSRA for their positive impact on the community.
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Businesses that lost employees during the pandemic are still recovering, and the problems for volunteer organizations are sometimes even worse.
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Here in the CSRA, our community has also seen a string of drownings in the past few months. Now one local man and community leaders are putting together a new safety program to help change that.
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A Richmond County teacher started a youth mime team in her classroom to help improve the behavior of her students in school.
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There have been some questions about what the new bee removal law means and why it has been put in place in Georgia.
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The pandemic has encouraged people to take advantage of the great outdoors. One local business in our area is putting a new spin on an old tradition.
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The Harrisburg community has been the focus of some much-needed revitalization efforts recently. One initiative will focus on youth education.
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From mowing lawns for free to cleaning the trash in the street, one man in our community might just be the best kind of neighbor to have.
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Local thrift stores tell us they’ve seen such a major spike in donations. So if you are a thrifter, stores say now is the time to buy.
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Organizers say they wanted to protect the history, providing four different exhibits about things like Israel, the Holocaust, Jewish traditions, and contributions.
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For potential homebuyers, the first step is finding the perfect house to fit their needs. The second is competing for ownership through multiple bids.
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Ms. Myrt’s House is a non-profit childcare center that aims to provide low and middle income families quality after-school care and summer programs.