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Newberry College’s Ariel Fox to compete in state pageant
NEWBERRY — Although having recently been named Miss Newberry College 2013, student, Ariel Fox hasn’t stopped there. Her goal is for another title: Miss South Carolina. Fox began competing in pageants at the age of 15 and has competed in most state festival pageants. While at Newberry College, she has earned the titles of Miss Sophomore, Miss Junior, and most recently Miss Newberry College. “The opportunity to compete in Miss South Carolin...
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For Annette Davis, a small contribution goes a long way
NEWBERRY — Previously employed as a bookkeeper at Newberry Middle School, also working with the Office of Child Nutrition, Annette Davis desired something a bit more challenging. After spotting an ad in The Newberry Observer, Davis said she visited the USDA service center and spoke with the employees. “I just knew that was were I needed to be,” Davis said. Davis is now the only employee at the Newberry Soil and Water Conservation Distri...
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Rotary honors students of the month
NEWBERRY — The Rotary Club of Newberry recognized the high school students of the month at its Friday meeting. All of the students are seniors. Newberry County Career Center Matthew Hawkins was recognized for his academic and athletic commitment. Hawkins currently has a 3.5 grade point average in addition to playing varsity football and baseball in high school. During his senior year, he was quarterback. Hawkins has been a Beta Club m...
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Tiger Scouts meet governor for service project
COLUMBIA — Hundreds of new picnic tables were placed in South Carolina state parks this spring through a community service project called “600 in 60,” which brought together a private company, a state agency and a civic organization in support of parks. Using lumber donated by Orangeburg-based Cox Industries Inc. and labor from scout organizations across the state, the project provided 600 new picnic tables to state parks in 60 days through...
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Newberry Rotary welcomes Filipino exchange group
NEWBERRY — After more than four stops and traveling across the Pacific Ocean, the Rotary Group Study Exchange group from the Philippines landed in South Carolina ready to take on some Southern culture. Once again, the Rotary Club of Newberry hosted an exchange group of five professionals from another country who came to Newberry to explore the area and meet another Rotary group. Each of the exchange group’s members are sponsored by a Rotary...
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Newberry High School hosts annual Relay For Life event
The Newberry community gathered together Saturday to support Relay For Life. Michael Bradley enjoyed one of the several inflatables set up for children during Relay For Life. Three inflatable stations were available for children to enjoy during the event. The Relay For Life walk kicked off with a lap from the survivors at 7:15 p.m. Following the survivors lap, the teams were invited to take a lap together. St. Mark’s AME Church and th...
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Chamber members mingle in Little Mountain
From left Dale Mamele, Brad McCollum and Dr. John Thompson chat at the Little Moutain Family Clinic on Thursday evening. Newberry County Memorial Hospital employees Brenda Williams and Joe Belyusar attended the Business After Hours in Little Mountain on Thursday. The chamber event was sponsored by the Little Mountain Family Clinic in addition to the Eat Smart, Move More group that Belyusar co-chairs. Mike Cousins and his wife Lynn Cousins...
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New business opens on College Street
NEWBERRY — The ribbon cutting ceremony for Dr. Allison Kyzer’s chiropractic business was filled with community support Friday afternoon. Kyzer’s business — Midlands Chiropractic — is now open at 3218 College St. The ceremony brought about an emotional surge as Kyzer thanked her family and friends for their support. Kyzer bought the building in February and renovated it from top to bottom. Many years ago the building was used as an account...
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Newberry Car Buffs hold monthly Sonic Cruise-In
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YMCA launches healthy summer for kids
Jorja McGee, Emma Grace Palmer and Madeline Senn were the top three winners in the Splash and Dash race at the Newberry YMCA on Saturday morning. The girls won in the 4-6 year old category where they swam and then ran. Christopher Espinoza, Noah McGinnis and Will Hawkins were the top three winners in the 4-6 year old category in the Splash and Dash race at the Newberry Y’s Healthy Kids Day event. In the 7-9 year old category of Splash and...
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MC band hosts student leadership seminar
PROSPERITY — On March 11, the Mid-Carolina High School Band hosted a student leadership seminar led by Gary Gribble. Gribble has been the director of Bands at Pope High School in Atlanta, Ga., since its opening in 1987. Under his guidance, the Pope Band Program has earned a national reputation for excellence in all areas of performance. Gribble earned his Bachelor of Music Education degree from Georgia State University. He also holds an Ass...
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MC students to attend Governor’s School
The following students were selected for the 2013 summer academy at the S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts: Meliza Pascual for visual arts and Gracie Eldridge for drama.
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Mid-Carolina students help with Special Olympics
The following Mid-Carolina High School students volunteered at the Region 5 Special Olympics held at Presbyterian College on March 22: Ali Boland, RJ Boyd, Jessie Bush, Hannah Coker, Courtney Cromer, Sierra Davenport, Casey Dawkins, Connor Doolittle, Chris Edwards, Rob Gary, Madison Graham, Tenesha Hare, Sarah Harmon, Shaina Kingsmore, Ashley Lake, Mekayla Manning, Yarelie Mitchell, Mary Kathryn Moore, Kira Neighbors, Felicia Noble, Elizabeth...
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Newberry County Sheriff’s Department to hold Prescription Take Back Day
NEWBERRY — The Newberry County Sheriff’s Office will participate in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, Saturday April, 27, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office located at 520 Wilson Road, Newberry, SC. After collecting an average of 400,000 pounds of expired, unwanted prescription medications at each of its previous five events in the past three years, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and ...
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Newberry College Women’s League to hold 2013 Spring Luncheon
NEWBERRY — The Newberry College Women’s League will hold its annual luncheon at noon April 27 in Smeltzer Hall. Registration will begin at 11:30 a.m. The cost is $20. In 1942, the Newberry College Women’s League was organized to create interest in Newberry College, to promote its welfare, and to raise funds to sponsor special campus projects. Men and women are invited to share in the ongoing commitment of the NCWL in 2013. Donations of ...
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