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Coming back to give back
NEWBERRY — “You gotta reach ‘em to teach ‘em” is the motto of John Lesaine, assistant professor of Physical Education and Campus Director of the Call Me MISTER program. In his new role at Newberry College, Lesaine employs lessons he learned here as a student not that long ago. Originally from Manning, Lesaine came to Newberry as a student in 2004. He graduated three years later, then came back to Newberry College in 2009 as assistant coac...
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ISE's Doug Wicker, left, and Bill Waldrop.
Newberry County toasts Kiswire’s Minnick
NEWBERRY — Newberry County gave a salute to the industries and businesses in the county Wednesday night during its annual Toast of the Town. While business leaders mingled, economic development was touted as well as the economic ambassador, Kiswire Inc.’s President David Minnick. Les Hipp, chairman of Newberry County’s Economic Development, said Minnick, who has led the industry since bringing it to Newberry in 1999, was being recognized ...
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Jail Log
The following persons were booked into the Newberry County Detention Center. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. S.C. Highway Patrol Matthew Timothy Lacons, 33, driving under the influence. Newberry Police Anthony Robert Coleman, 19, hindering an officer. Tysheen Deshawn Nance, 18, drugs possession. Jeremy Markell Williams, 22, drugs possession. Anthony Robert Coleman, 19, hindering an officer, petit or simple la...
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Man walks away from hospital
NEWBERRY — A mental patient was located Thursday morning in Scotts Creek behind the Medical Park by deputies with bloodhounds. The patient was reported missing before 6 a.m. after he walked walked away from the hospital. Law enforcement speculated he was in the woods behind the Bi-Lo or between Glenn and Evans streets. The patient is from Florida and had no knowledge of the area. He was awaiting placement in a mental health facility when he...
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Boundary Street bridge faces end of life fate
NEWBERRY — Concerned Newberry residents overflowed the Newberry County meeting room earlier this week about the fate of the Boundary Street bridge near St. Mark Catholic Church during a meeting coordinated by the S.C. Department of Transportation. The bridge was built in 1925 but now does not meet requirements for horizontal and vertical clearance of the railroad tracks it goes over. That is why the DOT is considering building a bridge over...
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Post Office Operations Manager Duane Malphrus spoke highly of Cameron Wesley's dedication to the U.S. Postal Service.
Postal officials sing praises of new postmaster
WHITMIRE — Whitmire has a new postmaster: Cameron J. Wesley, who started at the bottom and worked his way up with little complaining. Wesley was sworn in Wednesday at the Whitmire Community Center with his family by his side and a room filled with Whitmire residents and other supporters from around the county. “I accept the responsibility today with overwhelming love and kindness from the Town of Whitmire,” said Wesley, who thanked his wi...
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Charlotte Delk, Noah Spinks, Abigail Shealy and Ashlynne Waters competed in the group event leading Little Mountain Elementary to victory. In the group event, it was not all about getting the right answer but communicating and actively listening well throughout with your team members.
Little Mountain Elementary represents well at Math Challenge
LITTLE MOUNTAIN — How do you usually spend your Saturday mornings? Is it figuring out how many edges a triangular prism has? Or figuring out how many buses it takes to transport 200 people? Or yet, is it none of the above? On March 9, Charlotte Delk, Noah Spinks, Matthew Boland, Abigail Shealy and Ashlynne Waters from Little Mountain Elementary represented the fifth grade at the Mega Math Challenge held at Newberry Elementary. Waters, She...
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Friends of the Library donate to First Steps
The Friends of the Newberry County Library donated $1,000 to the Newberry County First Steps program for literacy and reading on Wednesday. From left to right are Newberry County Library Director Sam Ziady, Friends of the Library President Audrey Henry and Newberry’s First Steps Director Pat Caldwell.
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Save the Date
The inauguration of Maurice W. Scherrens as Newberry College’s 22nd president is set for 3 p.m. Friday, April 12, in Wiles Chapel. More information about this event will be released closer to the date.
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Five second rule put to the test
We were standing at the kitchen counter making lunch. My 7-year-old son was busy unwrapping his slice of cheese. Before he could wrangle the plastic wrap from the slice, the entire thing hit the floor. He quickly stooped down, grabbed it, and announced, “Five-second rule. It’s OK to eat it.” My husband gave him a downward glance and then looked over to me. He said to the child, “Oh, son, you must not know what your momma does for a living.”...
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Concerned parent addresses school board on 7th grade algebra
NEWBERRY — A concerned parent spoke up during Monday night’s school board meeting about the recent decision to not offer algebra to seventh-graders. The parent has three children — a Mid-Carolina High graduate, a Mid-Carolina Middle school child and a Pomaria-Garmany child. The oldest took algebra in seventh grade. “Math is a very important field that needs to be rewarded,” she said. “Currently my seventh- grader is disappointed that her ...
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Aveleigh Fellowship presenting sunrise Easter drama
NEWBERRY — Silence and drama will be interspersed in a sunrise production this Easter Sunday in Symbols of the Cross. Aveleigh Fellowship of Presbyterians’s drama team will present their annual Easter service at 6:30 a.m. Sunday at their church at 1211 Calhoun St. in downtown Newberry. “This is the most moving drama of the church,” said Barbara Ellis, church member and participant. “It’s very dramatic because of the respect and reverence ...
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Small business owners briefed on tax tips during seminar
NEWBERRY — When it comes to filing taxes, it’s important for small business owners to keep good records and to keep their business and personal finances separate. Steven Rast, an Enrolled Agent, presented information to business community members and gave advice to small business owners during an IRS workshop held recently by the Small Business Development Center in Newberry. An Enrolled Agent (EA) is an individual who had demonstrated tech...
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Lifeguard classes begin April 1 at YMCA
NEWBERRY — Lifeguard training classes will be held from April 1 through April 6 at the Newberry County Family YMCA. The 30-hour course includes classes in Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR and AED Training. The cost is $155 for YMCA members and $175 for non-members. Classes will be held from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. April 1, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. April 2, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. April 3, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. April 4, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. April 5 an...
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Hospital gets community revved up for wellness weekend
NEWBERRY — Newberry County Memorial Hospital kicks off its annual Weekend of Wellness on Friday with events continuing into Saturday. During this health and wellness event, the hospital’s Battle of the Bulge contest will come to a close with a final weigh-in Saturday and the announcement of the winner. The Battle of the Bulge is the hospital’s weight loss contest in which people from the community began in the beginning of the year with a...
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