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Newberry College Jazz Big Band to present graduation concert
NEWBERRY — The Newberry College Jazz Big Band will perform its final concert of the season at 2 p.m. May 3 in West Memorial Recital Hall in the Alumni Music Center on the Newberry College Campus. During the graduation concert, the band will recognize all the senior members of the ensemble plus the graduating class as a whole. This particular concert also gives local jazz lovers a final opportunity to hear the band that recently thrilled aud...
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Small town girl sets her sight on world of fashion
PROSPERITY — The inscription inside Kayla Dewelt’s eyewear frames are inscribed in Chinese, adding one of many unique touches to her eyewear line. “I wanted to be different,” said Dewelt in one of her favorite places — by the lakeside of Dreher Island. Dewelt has her own line of eyewear that she designs. Her brand is KSDewelt and she also has a boutique, At First Sight Optical, tentatively located in Irmo. Dewelt is a Prosperity native ...
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10 chosen for Palmetto Girls State
NEWBERRY COUNTY — Ten girls from across the county have been selected for the Palmetto Girls State to take place in June. The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 24 announced the delegates and alternates from the local high schools to the 67th Palmetto Girls State Program. The 2013 Palmetto Girls State will be held June 9 through June 15 at Presbyterian College in Clinton. Selected to attend this year are: Mid-Carolina High: Mariah Reisman, ...
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Mid-Carolina band performs in festival
The SCBDA concert festival event is the formative annual assessment of instrumental music programs in South Carolina. Mid-Carolina High School chose music literature that demonstrates various fundamental performance standards. The grade level of literature is a benchmark. The evaluation is similar to standardized tests or end of course exams given in other school courses. A national standard of performance is applied to the program because of...
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Long wins in DNR art contest
Mid-Carolina High art student Kristin Long received honorable mention in the Reel Art Contest sponsored by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources.
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Jail Log
The following persons were booked into the Newberry County Detention Center: Newberry Police Miguel Mendez Fuentes, 34, traffic violation. Newberry County Sheriff’s Office Richard Greg-Addison Stoudemire, 23, drug possession, driving under suspension, license not suspended for DUI, failure to return driver’s license after notice of suspension, cancellation or revocation traffic, failure to maintain proof of insurance in motor ve...
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Newberry College’s Ariel Fox to compete in state pageant
NEWBERRY — Although having recently been named Miss Newberry College 2013, student, Ariel Fox hasn’t stopped there. Her goal is for another title: Miss South Carolina. Fox began competing in pageants at the age of 15 and has competed in most state festival pageants. While at Newberry College, she has earned the titles of Miss Sophomore, Miss Junior, and most recently Miss Newberry College. “The opportunity to compete in Miss South Carolin...
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For Annette Davis, a small contribution goes a long way
NEWBERRY — Previously employed as a bookkeeper at Newberry Middle School, also working with the Office of Child Nutrition, Annette Davis desired something a bit more challenging. After spotting an ad in The Newberry Observer, Davis said she visited the USDA service center and spoke with the employees. “I just knew that was were I needed to be,” Davis said. Davis is now the only employee at the Newberry Soil and Water Conservation Distri...
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Rotary honors students of the month
NEWBERRY — The Rotary Club of Newberry recognized the high school students of the month at its Friday meeting. All of the students are seniors. Newberry County Career Center Matthew Hawkins was recognized for his academic and athletic commitment. Hawkins currently has a 3.5 grade point average in addition to playing varsity football and baseball in high school. During his senior year, he was quarterback. Hawkins has been a Beta Club m...
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Tiger Scouts meet governor for service project
COLUMBIA — Hundreds of new picnic tables were placed in South Carolina state parks this spring through a community service project called “600 in 60,” which brought together a private company, a state agency and a civic organization in support of parks. Using lumber donated by Orangeburg-based Cox Industries Inc. and labor from scout organizations across the state, the project provided 600 new picnic tables to state parks in 60 days through...
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Newberry Rotary welcomes Filipino exchange group
NEWBERRY — After more than four stops and traveling across the Pacific Ocean, the Rotary Group Study Exchange group from the Philippines landed in South Carolina ready to take on some Southern culture. Once again, the Rotary Club of Newberry hosted an exchange group of five professionals from another country who came to Newberry to explore the area and meet another Rotary group. Each of the exchange group’s members are sponsored by a Rotary...
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Newberry High School hosts annual Relay For Life event
The Newberry community gathered together Saturday to support Relay For Life. Michael Bradley enjoyed one of the several inflatables set up for children during Relay For Life. Three inflatable stations were available for children to enjoy during the event. The Relay For Life walk kicked off with a lap from the survivors at 7:15 p.m. Following the survivors lap, the teams were invited to take a lap together. St. Mark’s AME Church and th...
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Chamber members mingle in Little Mountain
From left Dale Mamele, Brad McCollum and Dr. John Thompson chat at the Little Moutain Family Clinic on Thursday evening. Newberry County Memorial Hospital employees Brenda Williams and Joe Belyusar attended the Business After Hours in Little Mountain on Thursday. The chamber event was sponsored by the Little Mountain Family Clinic in addition to the Eat Smart, Move More group that Belyusar co-chairs. Mike Cousins and his wife Lynn Cousins...
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New business opens on College Street
NEWBERRY — The ribbon cutting ceremony for Dr. Allison Kyzer’s chiropractic business was filled with community support Friday afternoon. Kyzer’s business — Midlands Chiropractic — is now open at 3218 College St. The ceremony brought about an emotional surge as Kyzer thanked her family and friends for their support. Kyzer bought the building in February and renovated it from top to bottom. Many years ago the building was used as an account...
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Newberry Car Buffs hold monthly Sonic Cruise-In
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