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Whitmire students gets their hands on forensics
WHITMIRE — Whitmire Community science students got a hands on experiment dealing with genetics on Feb. 26. The Greenwood Genetic Center brought its Gene Machine Mobile Science Laboratory to Whitmire Community School. Participants included science students from Barrett Justice and Dr. Barry Morris’ classrooms. With the latest technology and the expertise of the Gene Machine instructors, these students were guided through a “mystery seafood m...
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Whitmire Beta students honored
Whitmire High School’s Senior Beta Club placed third in state at South Carolina Beta Club Convention for scrap booking. This is their sixth year in a row placing in the top three. Pictured are, left to right, Amy Andrews, Bethany Cromer and Madison Brock of the scrapbook committee. These students were recognized by the Newberry County School Board on Feb. 25 for the achievement.
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Fourth-graders show off talent
Whitmire Community School’s fourth-graders performed an original play titled ‘Flashback to Freedom’ on Feb. 28. Students wrote their own lines, planned their costumes, and created their own props. Students also learned the lyrics to “The Star Spangled Banner” and performed it during the play.
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WCS Exchange Club students honored
Breanna Lindler was named Newberry County’s Exchange Club’s Whitmire Community School student of the year on March 4. From left to right are Haleigh Babb, Savannah Simon, Rondera Lindler, Caroline Raines and Breanna Lindler who are Whitmire Community School’s students of the months honored at the March 4 Exchange Club meeting. Not pictured is senior Talon Trotter, who was also honored as a student of the month this year.
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City to build new power station
NEWBERRY — The City of Newberry Council gave the green light Tuesday to that will allow the city meet increasing demands on its power system. The city utility company is needing to increase the amount of power to facilitate economic growth that will be needed in the city in the near future. To do this the city is constructing a substation that will be owned and operated by the city. The estimated cost for the new substation will be $3.6...
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City moving forward with grant for upgrade
NEWBERRY — Newberry City Council voted to move forward with a grant that would upgrade water and sewer services in the Mollohon Mill Village. City leaders are applying for a Community Development Block Grant for $500,000 to upgrade the water and wastewater lines in a portion of the Mollohon Mill Village. The project will be the final phase of water and sewer upgrades for the community. But to apply for the grant, City Council first needed...
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April 3 is National Walking Day in Newberry
NEWBERRY — A resolution was signed by City Council on Tuesday proclaiming April 3 as National Walking Day in the City of Newberry. The National Walking Day is an imitative of the American Heart Association aimed at calling attention the impact of longer working hours and lengthy periods of inactivity for adults across America. Due to inactivity along doubling the risk of heart disease, the American Heart Association is promoting walking d...
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Swygert honored for 25 years with NFD
The City of Newberry honored Ken Swygert for his 25 years as a volunteer with the Newberry Fire Department. Swygert is one of two volunteers with the city who completed the course work to become an interior certified firefighter and has obtained his national fire protection certification though the S.C. Fire Academy. He is also a past president of the NFD Company and assisted the department with numerous special events and fundraisers. Swyger...
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Little Mountain welcomes Jayroe as mayor
LITTLE MOUNTAIN — The Town of Little Mountain welcomed new Mayor Jana Jayroe on Tuesday night. Jayroe was sworn in at the beginning of the council meeting by Judge Gordon Johnson at Town Hall. Former Mayor Buddy Johnson decided not to serve again after 16 years as mayor. Jayroe was the only person to sign up for the mayor position. Mayor Pro Tem Melvin Bowers was serving as interim mayor until the position was filled. In other business,...
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City honors NHS team
NEWBERRY — The Newberry City Council paid homage to the Newberry High basketball team with a reception and resolution on Tuesday night. The team was honored for winning the Class AA Upper State Basketball Championship with a 76-70 victory over Keenan High. The ‘Dogs then advanced to the Class AA State Championship game in Columbia where they lost a close game to Lake Marion. “It was an exciting, fast paced game, with numerous lead chang...
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Jail Log
NEWBERRY — The following people were booked into the Newberry County Detention Center. All are innocent until proven guilty. Newberry Police Ying Lin, 51, driving under the influence. Xavious Tyshawn Robinson, 19, armed robbery, criminal conspiracy, possession of a weapon during violent crime and petit or simple larceny. Khadijah Synmone Oxner, 19, obstructing justice. Harley Shane Bundrick, 21, malicious injury to property. Wil...
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Hunter honored for 20 years with NPD
Newberry Police Sgt. Sam Hunter was honored for his 20-year career with the Newberry Police Department by City Manager Jeff Shacker, right. In addition to being an officer, Hunter is also a minister and known for his effective way of dealing with people.
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Vigus honored for Christmas tree
Joyce Vigus was recently honored by Newberry City Council for her work with updating the Christmas tree and decorations on the square. Vigus worked to get donations for the tree and decorations, picked out the tree, helped decorate the tree and planned the tree lighting ceremony. Shown during the recognition is Mayor Foster Senn, left, Vigus, City Manager Jeff Shacker, second from left, and Assistant City Manager Matt DeWitt.
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Students showcase acting in Grimm’s Fairytales version
PROSPERITY — More than 50 students will perform their version of Grimm’s Fairytales this weekend at the Prosperity Civic Center. The Imagination Alley Children’s Theater branch of the Newberry Community Players will perform their version of Grimm’s Brothers Fairytales. These interpretations of “Not So Grimm Fairytales” were written by the students themselves. The students perform “Snow White,” “The Twelve Huntsmen” and more at the Prosper...
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Pets of the week
NEWBERRY — This handsome little boy is Scout. He is the only boy in his litter. He is about 12 pounds and has beautiful markings. Scout is very easy going and very gentle when playing with his sisters. He likes to cuddle on his blanket when taking his nap after he has had his breakfast. The shelter worker must find him a home, he needs someone to cuddle with on these cold winter nights Stella came to the shelter as an owner turn in, she is ...
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