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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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3rd, 4th graders learn at Saluda Shoals
NEWBERRY — The third- and fourth-graders of Newberry Academy went to Saluda Shoals Park and Environmental Center on March 13. The students began their day by exploring the area on a hike. The students then collected specimens of water creatures and insects from the wetlands with nets. The students were also allowed to identify their specimens using microscopes in the outside laboratory at the Environmental Center. Then the students were a...
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A part of the Newberry College community for 45 years, the Delta Mu chapter of the Kappa Delta sorority held its “Shamrock Week” to raise money for two of its philanthropies.
Kappa Delta sorority holds Shamrock Week as fund-raiser
NEWBERRY — A part of the Newberry College community for 45 years, the Delta Mu chapter of the Kappa Delta sorority held its “Shamrock Week” to raise money for two of its philanthropies. Shamrock Week is not just a Newberry College event, but one that Kappa Delta chapters nationwide are involved with fundraising through various events. The Delta Mu chapter from Newberry College hosted two events during the week of March 17. They held the “...
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Lending an open hand: Newberry College’s Health Services
NEWBERRY — Newberry College students in search of medical attention or counseling services need look no further than the College’s Health Services office. Health Services, located in the Wellness Center behind the Science and Mathematics Building, is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. It is staffed by certified medical assistant Penny Howard and Martha Dorrell, director of Counseling Services. Howard sees students who are...
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Jane Willis, right, and senior Anthony 'Gryff' Carosiello discuss his plans for graduate school. As Associate Dean of Educational Services, Willis manages student services in support of academic success. These services include library services, advising and tutoring, career services, and international programming.
Sharing her gift with others: Willis prepares students for life beyond college
NEWBERRY — When Jane Willis found Newberry College, she wasn’t looking for a place to work. She was looking for a college for her son. “He really wanted to go to a small, faith-based school,” Willis remembers. “While searching through colleges, I realized I also wanted to be at an institution like that.” Through that search, Willis found Newberry College, where she’s served since August 2011. As Associate Dean of Educational Services, W...
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Sociology students give back to the community
NEWBERRY — When Newberry College sociology professor Dr. Carol Black saw a need for hope in the community, she called on her students to give help to a local charity. Black’s sociology students are working to benefit the Living Hope Foundation, a faith-centered organization that provides educational services, tutoring for children, housing assistance, and food for needy families in the Newberry area. Black says the service learning projec...
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Hop into Prosperity for arts, antiques festival
PROSPERITY — Prosperity will be hoppin’ with activities for all ages from 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. May 4 during the Prosperity’s Hoppin’ with Arts & Antiques festival to celebrate the presence of fine arts and antiques in the downtown area. Formerly known as Frog Level, the Town of Prosperity added a juried art show and antiques – scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – to the traditional activities in what was the Prosperity’s Hoppin’ festival. “W...
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Last minute tips for filing taxes
NEWBERRY — As the April 15 income-tax filing deadline approaches, IRS Spokesman Mark Green offers tax tips for those still working on their tax returns. “Millions of taxpayers are rushing to complete their taxes and thousands more realize they’re going to need more time,” said Green. As taxpayers begin to work on finalizing their tax returns, here are some helpful tax tips: 1. File electronically for free: Even if you owe, there’s no ne...
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Creative Styling/Merle Norman stylist Megan Livingston puts in a purple hair extension into Linda Zualet's hair Monday at Newberry County Memorial Hospital. Zualet is a nurse in the hospital and went purple for March of Dimes.
Hospital staff goes purple for March of Dimes
NEWBERRY — Purple hair extensions were spotted throughout the hospital Monday as employees went purple for March of Dimes’ March for Babies. Creative Styling/Merle Norman merged with the hospital’s March for Babies fund raising team to have fun and raise money for the group that helps babies. All of the proceeds goes towards March for Babies. There will be hospital employees participating in the walk this Saturday in Memorial Park in down...
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Whitmire Town Council welcomes new member
NEWBERRY — “I will equally, fairfully, and impartially exercise the trust reposed in me” was part of the oath taken by Chrystal Harsha at the Whitmire Town Council meeting Monday night. Having served on the council for 10 years, Harsha will serve the remainder of Mayor Billy Hollingsworth’s seat that became available upon him becoming mayor. The term expires Dec. 31, 2014. Along with these changes, other changes were discussed in Monday’s...
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City hosting family movie night at Opera House
NEWBERRY — The City of Newberry, partnering with the Newberry Opera House, will host its next family movie night at 7 p.m. Friday. The movie will be Rise of the Guardians. Free refreshments are being donated by Hardee’s of Newberry and First Baptist Church of Newberry. “Seating will be general admission, but to ensure a good seat, it’s recommended to come early,” said Bryan Bedenbaugh, tourism and events coordinator. Bedenbaugh also sai...
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Car up for grabs in golf tournament
The Glenn Bledsoe Memorial Golf Tournament is Wednesday at The Country Club of Newberry to benefit the Whitten Center. The vehicle from Stokes-Trainor is up for grabs if someone gets a hole in one. The tournament is named for Bledsoe, who volunteered his services for more than 30 years to the Whitten Center. The tournament starts at noon and goes through dinner. An awards ceremony will be held around 5 p.m. or whenever the players finish. Sho...
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Presidential inauguration to kick off weekend of activity
NEWBERRY — For a great time full of friends, tradition, games and football, look no further than Newberry College this weekend. Newberry College will hold the inauguration ceremony at 3 p.m. Friday in Wiles Chapel for its president, Dr. Maurice William Scherrens. The community is invited to attend the ceremony, which will include guest speakers representing the board of trustees, alumni association, city of Newberry, faculty and student gov...
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Jail Log
The following people were booked into the Newberry County Detention Center. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. S.C. Highway Patrol Dawn Marie Gray, 47, driving under the influence. Henry Phonix Davis, 50, failure to stop for a blue light, driving under suspension, license not suspended for DUI. Newberry Police Joshua Kevin Finlay, 35, manufacturing or distributing methamphetamine, unlawful manufacture of methampheta...
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