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Flash flood info for those near national forests
COLUMBIA — National forest officials have issued a flash flood bulletin for neighboring communities and people who camp outdoors. A flash flood is a serious weather event for forest visitors because rising flood water is extremely dangerous. A sudden surge can claim victims in less than one minute. Any intense, heavy rain that falls in a short amount of time can create flash flood conditions in a low-lying area, according to the National ...
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Newberry College nursing students honored at pinning ceremony
NEWBERRY — Opening with a description of a past experience with a brave and courageous nurse, the Rev. Ernie Worman, Newberry College’s campus minister, expressed his pride in the “almost graduates” of the Newberry College Department of Nursing. Candidates for the bachelor of science degree in nursing were honored Friday for hard work during the past two years in the Newberry College nursing department. Thirteen students were honored, surro...
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Judge hears motions in James Brown FOI case
NEWBERRY — A hearing was held Friday in Newberry on a Freedom of Information Act suit brought by Sue Summer seeking information about the settlement of the estate of singer James Brown. Judge Eugene C. Griffith Jr. ruled that the case would be heard in his court and not transferred to Richland County. “Government is supposed to have open books and she is well within her rights to have it heard in Newberry County,” Griffith ruled about Sum...
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Business owner loves meeting new people
NEWBERRY — Owning her own business was always a dream for Venice Corinthian. Today, her dreams have become reality with the opening of her shop, “Hot Fashions & Variety,” located at 2712 College St., beside Zesto’s in Newberry. Corinthian first opened her store in October 2008, but was closed for the past year. Now, Hot Fashions & Variety is open and ready for business. The shop officially opened last month. Hot Fashions & Variety sells u...
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Prosperity Hoppin’ crowns beauties
The winners of the 2013 Prosperity Hoppin’ pageant for those age 7 and above were Little Miss Prosperity’s Hoppin’ Kyra Elizabeth Fringer, Young Miss Prosperity’s Hoppin’ Olivia Kate Foster, Preteen Miss Prosperity’s Hoppin’ Payton Elizabeth Lang, Teen Miss Prosperity’s Hoppin’ Megan Ann Brooks and Overall 7 and up Prosperity’s Hoppin’ Emma Caroline Carter. The 2013 Prosperity Hoppin’ pageant was held April 27. The winning contestants for t...
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Pomaria-Garmany names ‘Pawsome’ students for April
Photo submitted Each month Pomaria-Garmany Elementary School recognizes a student from each class who portrays the school wide character skill. The character skill for April was Teamwork. Pawsome Students of the Month for April were, front row from the left, Alberto Cruz, Haley Thomason, Elyse Fellers, Autumn Love, Guicelle Matias and Dakerian Greenwood. Middle row are, from the left, Roland Garcia, Alice Williams, Klara Boland, Brenda Gonz...
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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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