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Take your problems to Jesus
As we read about the woman with an issue of blood in Mark 5: 25-34, that gives us encouragement. She had heard about Jesus and she knew she had to get to Him. She had enough faith to know if she could get to Jesus He would help her. She worked her way through the crowd just to touch the hem of his garment, and when she touched his garment she was healed. This lets us know whatever problems we have, we can take them to Jesus. He might give...
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Hair ordained into ministry, blessed in Whitmire
WHITMIRE — Giving God all praises on the celebration of his ordination service held March 10 at Sims Chapel Baptist Church in Whitmire, the Rev. Willie C. Hair Jr. and the Hair family thank God for such a spiritual Holy filled service. Rev. Hair thanks the community for their support. “I would like to thank Rev. H. Michael Williams, pastor and the associates Rev. Murphy and Minister Worthy and the Sims Chapel Church family for their love an...
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Animals of the Week
Annie is a 3-year-old Chihuahua/terrier mix female who is cream with white markings. She is small, weighing between 10 and 15 pounds. Little Annie was a stray found running down a main highway and she was very skinny and not feeling well when she came to the shelter. Annie is leash broken and heartworm negative. She also loves the company of her kennel friend “Scooter.” Please help her find where she belongs at her forever home. Bella is a ...
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10 students debate, learn governmental matters
NEWBERRY — Ten members of Newberry Academy Student Government along with adviser Barry Kesler travelled to Myrtle Beach on March 17 for the S.C. Independent Schools Student Association’s spring convention. The convention was held at the Landmark Resort on Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach. The convention lasted through March 19. The purpose of the convention was for the students of the S.C. Independent Schools Association to debate current is...
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Newberry Opera House Guild to host attic sale
NEWBERRY — The Newberry Opera House Guild will host an attic sale in conjunction with Pork in the Park on April 20. The community is invited to attend the fundraiser at 1204 Main Street in Newberry, across the street from Books on Main. It will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Many household items such as kitchenware, children’s toys, collectibles, furniture, craft items and more will be featured. The Opera House Guild also will be sellin...
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Junior Civitans mesh with Special Olympians
NEWBERRY — On March 22, 10 members of the Newberry Academy Junior Civitans traveled to the campus of Presbyterian College to volunteer at the annual Special Olympics. This is the 39th year that this event has been held at the college, and it is always one of the most anticipated events of the year. The Junior Civitans have volunteered at the games many times over the years and were happy to have to opportunity to be a part of such a fun day...
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Crayne to attend Youth Tour in D.C.
Amanda Crayne, right, was chosen to represent the Newberry Electric Cooperative on the 2013 Washington, D.C. Youth Tour. She will travel to Washington June 15-20. She is the first student to be selected to attend the Youth Tour from Newberry Academy. Crayne will attend with Hannah Coker from Mid-Carolina.
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Newberry College Weekend Schedule of Events April 12 • 3 p
Newberry College Weekend Schedule of Events April 12 • 3 p.m.: Inauguration, Wiles Chapel • 4:30 p.m.: Reception on Yost Portico April 13 • 9:15 a.m.: Breakfast at Newberry College Welcome Center • 10 a.m.: Mock Classes in McClurg Classroom Center and Alumni Music Center • 11:45 a.m.: Lunch at Welcome Center • 1 p.m.: Spring Football Game at Setzler Field • 1 p.m.: Optional Tours leaving from Welcome Center ‘Fun Day...
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Gregg Summer resigns from Newberry City Council
NEWBERRY — As new business for Newberry’s City Council, Councilman Gregg Summer read his letter of resignation in Tuesday night’s meeting. His resignation will not be effective until April 30. Summer, who began his work with the city in 2000, was in the middle of his 13th term. He represented District 4, which includes the areas of Forest Ridge, Loblolly, Mollohan and areas near Mollohan. Summer said his reasons for leaving council was th...
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Academy fourth graders have fun with science
NEWBERRY — Newberry Academy’s fourth grade held its annual science day on March 11. Now in its 17th year, the day was devoted entirely to science experiments and concepts that have real-world applications. The students began the day by discussing the scientific method and its steps. After some general introduction to various scientific terms, the students next studied the three states of matter. Hands-on experiments included the density of ...
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John Paul Whitaker, left, and Kevin Whitesides hang out by the grill at Wednesday's business after hours at Smith Road Complex at Newberry College.
Chamber community mingles at NC field
John Paul Whitaker, left, and Kevin Whitesides hang out by the grill at Wednesday’s business after hours at Smith Road Complex at Newberry College. Cathy Cain, left, chats with Agnes and George Routon at Newberry College’s baseball field during the first Business After Hours of the month. Ted Smith, director of the Chamber of Commerce, and Doggett Whitaker chat by the Newberry College Smith Road Complex during Business After Hours on Wedn...
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Eat Smart Move More group to gain website
NEWBERRY — Eat Smart, Move More in Newberry will soon have a new website mimicking the group’s name — www.eatsmartmovemorenewberry.org. The group took a vote Thursday at its monthly meeting. Other considerations included “Let’s go Newberry” and adding county to the end of the chosen site. A target date of mid April has been set for the website launch. The group does have a Facebook page — Eat Smart Move More Newberry. The group also wel...
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Students encouraged to make good decisions
PROSPERITY — Prom season starts this weekend in Newberry County and law enforcement wants teens to remember the celebration as a good time in their lives, not a tragic one. At Mid-Carolina High School, members of the S.C. Highway Patrol and a mother who lost her son in an accident spoke to the juniors and seniors about choices they make and the value they can add to the future. Lisa Radvansky lost her son, Chad Radvansky, in a drunk drivi...
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City employees recognized at Newberry City Council meeting
NEWBERRY — Three employees of the City were recognized at Tuesday’s Newberry City Council meeting by Mayor Foster Senn and City Manager Jeff Shacker. Barry Bishop was recognized for five years of service with the city. Bishop began his employment in March 2008 and is a maintenance worker with the Public Works Department. Also recognized was Gene Shealy who has worked with the city for 10 years and holds the position of fire lieutenant. Sh...
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Jail Log
The following people have been booked into the Newberry County Detention Center. They are innocent until proven guilty. Newberry Police Candace Davenport, 29, assault and battery third degree. Newberry County Sheriff’s Office Charles Ray Jackson, 55, public disorderly conduct. Verkaious Monique-Shaunta Herbert, 21, criminal domestic violence. Javone Dewayne Koonce, 21, criminal domestic violence.
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