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Ladies write, compile Jalapa history book
JALAPA — After a couple of years of research and writing, “A History of Jalapa, S.C.” has been unveiled for historical enthusiasts. Current resident Katheryn Shealy and former resident Ruth Amis Clark wrote stories for the book about the small town then Jean Blackmon compiled everything together along with research. The book was published by the Old Newberry District Chapter of the South Carolina Genealogy. The book will be available in t...
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Speaker urges graduates to analyze, observe and act
NEWBERRY — “Everyone has helped to prepare you for your serendipity,” keynote speaker Dr. William J. Hilton Jr. told the Newberry College Class of 2013 on Saturday. “But it’s up to you, as to what you do with it.” In his address to the 156 candidates for graduation, Hilton invited the class to think about the definitions of three words: luck, destiny and serendipity. Hilton defined luck as that which happens beyond your control, whether g...
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Show God’s love to all
How do we demonstrate God’s love to others? Do we go out of our way to let others know that we care for them? Kind words are gentle healers, but kind deeds are doses of the love of Christ. Jesus didn’t just say he loved us; He demonstrated his love by dying for us. “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8 Only hours before he was to die, Jesus told his disciples that the w...
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Youth receive Holy Communion
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Little Mountain celebrated and gave thanks on Easter Sunday for the work of God’s Spirit in the lives of three youths who received Holy Communion for the first time during the 11 a.m. Easter Worship celebration of Holy Communion. From left are Pastor Brett Collins, Ashlynne Waters, Travis Haltiwanger and Morgan Shealy.
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Holy Trinity preschoolers learn about helping
Holy Trinity preschool in Little Mountain has been learning about community helpers. The children are featured with several helpers in the community including a nurse, fireman and officer. They are also accepting applications for the upcoming school year for Mother’s Morning Out, 2-, 3- and 4-year-olds. Call the church at 945-7336 for an application or for more information.
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Take caution Saturday for Tour de Cure riders
LITTLE MOUNTAIN — The Tour de Cure is a series of fund raising cycling events held in 44 states nationwide to benefit the American Diabetes Association. The Tour de Cure is a ride, not a race, with routes designed for everyone from the occasional rider to the experienced cyclist. Rides are 5 miles through 100 miles. This is a combination ride with multiple start times, routes, and distances. This year’s routes of “The 2013 Tour de Cure,” be...
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Jazz and Wine Mayfest at Newberry Opera House
NEWBERRY — Jazz and Wine Mayfest will be held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. May 4 in the Newberry Opera House Courtyard before the Legends of Doo Wop show at 8 p.m. The entertainment will be provided by John Wagner and Friends: John Wagner, emeritus professor of music at Newberry College (flute and clarinet), Sawn Hair (piano), Martin Giles (drums), Josh Seawright (bass), and Millie Black (vocals). The Newberry Opera House Guild will serve the...
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School district recognizes student writers
NEWBERRY — Almost 200 student writers had their stories published in this year’s Newberry County School District anthology. Students along with family, friends and teachers filled every inch of the Newberry Elementary auditorium for the awards ceremony in which each student received a certificate and a copy of the book. In addition, each school has a copy as does the district office. This year’s theme was Putting the Pieces Together and t...
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WorkKeys can help Newberry workforce excel
NEWBERRY — The goal for the South Carolina Work Ready Communities group is to ensure the growth of South Carolina communities by creating an environment conducive to business workforce and economic development. A Newberry County Workforce Solutions breakfast was held Thursday morning to discuss how the county could improve and prepare its students to not only enter higher education after graduation, but enter the ever-changing job market as...
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Jail Log
The following persons were booked into the Newberry County Detention Center. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. Family Court Clarence Dewayne Huggins, 32, failure to pay child support. S.C. Highway Patrol Clarence Justin Weatherford, 21, traffic violation, giving false information to law enforcement, fire department or rescue department, giving beer or wine to minor. Newberry Police Kimberly Lishee Geyer, 22, tr...
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Suspect caught after morning manhunt
CHAPIN — An armed man was taken into custody in the Chapin area after a manhunt started Thursday morning between Little Mountain and Chapin. The search for Joseph E. “Joe” Derrick, 40, of 1796 Beagle Run Road in Chapin, began around 8:57 a.m. Thursday. He was armed with a 40-caliber handgun, said Todd Johnson with the Newberry County Sheriff’s Department. Derrick threw his weapon on the ground and that is when the deputies caught him, acc...
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Joint Newberry, Lexington park gets second nod
NEWBERRY — The merging of Newberry and Lexington industry continues to move forward in hopes of enhancing economic development in the area. Second reading for the joint county industrial park of Newberry and Lexington counties was approved by Newberry County Council at Wednesday night’s meeting. County Administrator Wayne Adams said there are no specific projects yet for the 220-acre park, which will be in Chapin. Council also unanimous...
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Tennessee man found guilty in Wilson Road burglaries
NEWBERRY — A Tennessee man charged with stealing from businesses in Newberry was found guilty during General Sessions Court held the week starting April 22. Jeffrey Glenn McCoy, 39, of Humboldt, Tenn., was sentenced to 10 to 15 years in prison for second-degree burglary and safe cracking businesses along Wilson Road in Newberry. He was also wanted in Mississippi and Tennessee. Others guilty pleas were: • Charmaine Shekist Wise, 28, Pros...
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‘Epicenter of expertise’ at Newberry College moving forward
NEWBERRY — Having one of the largest departments on the Newberry College campus, the Education Department is comprised of approximately 500 students. To expand and become more involved within the community, the Speers Street School will be renovated and house the Institute for Teacher Leadership, which will hold the Department of Teacher Education and Sports Professions. The zoning plans for the complex were recently submitted to the Newb...
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Police light the way for Special Olympics
Natalie Netzel|The Observer Athletes run down Main Street on Thursday afternoon for the Special Olympics as part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics providing awareness and fund raising for the Special Olympics. City of Newberry officers and troopers with the S.C. Highway Patrol escorted the runners through Newberry. The runners started in Greenville and a ceremony will be held in Columbia on Saturday. The movement occu...
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