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Old Pomaria School Festival scheduled for May
POMARIA — The second Old Pomaria School Reunion Festival will be held May 18. An added feature this year will be the community parade beginning at 10:30 a.m. and a dedication in front of the building at the flag pole to reminisce 100 years of service to the greater Pomaria community. All activities and food service will commence concluding the event and last until 11 p.m. when the final band plays. History has a way of repeating itself an...
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Pork in the Park registration nearing
Pork in the Park has upped its winnings and there are only a few weeks are left to register for those wanting to be named as the best barbecue master in Newberry. In the past there have only been seven to 12 teams competing in the Pork in the Park barbecue contest, Newberry Parks, Recreation and Tourism Events Coordinator Bryan Bedenbaugh said. But this year the Pork in the Park committee hopes to have 21 to 22 teams competing. And to b...
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County honors employees for service
Newberry County recently recognized several employees for their years of service. Sheriff’s Deputy Charles “Frankie” Wilbanks, left, was honored for 30 years of employment, Sheriff’s Major Wesley Boland, center, has worked for the county for 20 years and Carol Lively has worked in the Clerk of Court’s Office for 20 years. Susan Emory, who has worked for the Sheriff’s Office for five years, was also recognized.
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MC art, music students praised
Mid-Carolina High art students Kristin Long and Daniel Romero were honored by the School Board Monday night for their art projects. Long won third place - out of 450 entries - at the S.C. Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest and Romero won third place for his conservation message as well as an honorable mention for his entry. His message was, “Try and they can fly; neglect and no one will protect! Take a stand!” Mid-Carolina High chorus students M...
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The Ebony Outreach Players started the program with a song before the Capital City Chorale did their program.
Singers blaze drama of Africans journey to America
NEWBERRY — The journey from Africa to America was celebrated in a musical drama Friday night in honor of Black History Month. The Capital City Chorale, a singing group out of Columbia, was sponsored by the Ebony Outreach Players, a local service group, as they merged to bring a musical drama emphasizing traditional African songs and history. “The main job is to make beautiful music and be good ambassadors for excellent musical presentatio...
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School Board accepts low bid for district building project
NEWBERRY — The new Newberry County School District administrative building project is making progress as a low bid proposal was passed 5 to 1 by the School Board. Jim Suber, assistant superintendent of operations, presented the bid and said that there were 18 general contractors who bid on the project ranging from over $3 million to over $4 million for a 19,600 square foot building. The board accepted the bid - with the oppose from board ...
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The following Mid-Carolina High students won awards at the state's Senior Beta Club convention. From left to right are Mara DeJesus Cervantes, Meliza Pascual, Matalyn Mills, Katherine Griffith, assistant principal Beverly Leslie and art teacher Debbie Murphy. Mid-Carolina High also won third place in the art sweepstakes.
School Board recognizes Beta Club winners
NEWBERRY COUNTY — The Newberry County School District recognized all of the Junior Beta and Senior Beta Club winners who placed at conventions this year. All schools were represented at the conventions. Activities at the convention include academic contests, quiz bowls and talent competitions and members interact and share project ideas enabling them to showcase academic and leadership abilities. Members must have an overall average of 90 a...
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Jail Log
  The following people were booked into the Newberry County Detention Center. All are innocent until proven guilty. S.C. Highway Patrol Debora Eunice Garcia, 33, driving without a license and reckless driving. Newberry Police Eric Rashun Jones, 20, shoplifting, attempted murder, interference, hindering officers serving warrant or rescuing prisoners and criminal conspiracy. Ya Travious Chavez Livingston, 17, shoplifting and crim...
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Newberry College coed hit by car
NEWBERRY — A female Newberry College student was struck over the weekend by a vehicle while she was in a crosswalk on Evans Street. A 20-year-old college freshman and a friend were walking across Evans Street near Luther Street when the saw a car traveling towards College Street. The one student was able to jump out of the path of the car but the 20-year-old athlete was hit by the left side of the car as she tried to get out of the way, s...
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Chatting at Chamber’s after hours
Brandi Riddle, middle, community relations liaison for Hospice Care of South Carolina, chats with Debra Shaw of Newberry Electric Cooperative, left, and Pam Branton, director of the Free Medical Clinic, during the Newberry Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours held last Thursday. Business After Hours is held monthly and is a chance for chamber members to network.
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Changes coming to Relay for Life
Relay for Life of Newberry County will have new hours and a survivor drop-in this year. This year the event hours have been change and the annual event will be on April 26 from 7 p.m. until midnight. In past years the event went from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. at the Newberry High football field. The hours were changed due to so many of the participants leaving after midnight and for safety reasons, said local Relay for Life coordinator Robbiette H...
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Lady arrested for stealing from employer
NEWBERRY — Kimberly Sligh turned herself in Tuesday morning to the Newberry County Detention Center for stealing over $10,000 from her employer, according to Newberry Police Captain Kevin Atkins. Sligh was employed for over 10 years with Dr. John Long’s dentistry office in Newberry. According to Atkins, she made bond payment the same day. The Clerk of Court’s office did not receive the bond amount as of Tuesday afternoon.
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Friends of Scouting raising funds for local efforts
NEWBERRY — The annual Friends of Scouting local fund raising campaign has started. David Senn, community chairman of Newberry County’s Friends of Scouting, is directing a number of local volunteers who realize they are making a difference in the community by supporting scouting. Lynn Cousins, chairman of Newberry County’s Family Friends of Scouting, and other members of her committee are visiting local troops and packs presenting programs...
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Retired principal donates books to schools
NEWBERRY — Leila M. Caldwell, retired principal of Newberry Elementary School, donated 80 books in February which were divided between Gallman Elementary, Newberry Elementary and Newberry County School District’s Family Literacy Program in memory of her daughter, Leah K. Caldwell, and also in recognition of Black History Month. Caldwell’s daughter Leah was a former student at Gallman Elementary who died many years ago.
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Summer Insurance's Dale Mamele, left, and George Burk chat at the Newberry Chamber's business after hours event Thursday night at First Community Bank.
Newberrians mingle at First Community
NEWBERRY —The Newberry County Chamber of Commerce welcomed seven new businesses at the new members reception Thursday night at First Community Bank in Newberry. The reception was combined with the monthly Business After Hours. The new businesses are American National Insurance Agency (Ann Burch Insurance Agency), Dee’s Family Restaurant, Foresign Benefit Solutions LLC, Sign It Quick, Main Street Bakery, Newberry Car Buffs and Founder’s Fe...
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