Augusta Press · May 29, 2026 · Greg Rickabaugh

Violent incident at Piedmont Hospital leaves two nurses injured

A violent incident at Piedmont Hospital in Augusta injured two nurses, and 74-year-old Bruce Bland of Edgefield turned himself in.

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Released May 27, 2026

Richmond County, GA · May 27, 2026

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