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Tennessee man found guilty in Wilson Road burglaries
NEWBERRY — A Tennessee man charged with stealing from businesses in Newberry was found guilty during General Sessions Court held the week starting April 22. Jeffrey Glenn McCoy, 39, of Humboldt, Tenn., was sentenced to 10 to 15 years in prison for second-degree burglary and safe cracking businesses along Wilson Road in Newberry. He was also wanted in Mississippi and Tennessee. Others guilty pleas were: • Charmaine Shekist Wise, 28, Pros...
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‘Epicenter of expertise’ at Newberry College moving forward
NEWBERRY — Having one of the largest departments on the Newberry College campus, the Education Department is comprised of approximately 500 students. To expand and become more involved within the community, the Speers Street School will be renovated and house the Institute for Teacher Leadership, which will hold the Department of Teacher Education and Sports Professions. The zoning plans for the complex were recently submitted to the Newb...
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Police light the way for Special Olympics
Natalie Netzel|The Observer Athletes run down Main Street on Thursday afternoon for the Special Olympics as part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics providing awareness and fund raising for the Special Olympics. City of Newberry officers and troopers with the S.C. Highway Patrol escorted the runners through Newberry. The runners started in Greenville and a ceremony will be held in Columbia on Saturday. The movement occu...
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Newberry High students unite with special athletes
NEWBERRY — Newberry High School hosted the Project Unify Special Olympics on Mike Ware field April 23. About 120 NHS student volunteers helped coach and run fun stations in the Olympic Village for elementary through high school aged students with special needs. The fun-filled day began with a balloon launch and opening lap walked by all of the participants and ended with an awards ceremony where medals were given out. Parents, students, tea...
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Newberry High pageant winners
The Miss Newberry High School pageant winners were, from left, Jennie Jackson, People’s Choice Award winner; Haymona Smith, Miss Senior; Eva Derrick, Miss Junior; Leeann Purcell, Miss Newberry High School; Kenley Longshore, Miss Sophomore; and Megan Clark, Miss Freshman.
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Free orthopaedic screening for children Saturday
GREENVILLE — The Greenville Shriners Hospital is pleased to invite all children under age 18 to a free orthopaedic screening Saturday at the Greenville Shriners Hospital located at 950 West Faris Road, Greenville from 9 a.m. to noon. The screening will help identify children in the area who can benefit from the expert care provided at Shriners Hospitals for Children. Children who have an orthopaedic injury or disease involving the bones, ...
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Students honored at Piedmont Tech’s 39th annual awards program
NEWBERRY — At Piedmont Technical College’s 39th annual Student Awards and Recognition Program, president Dr. Ray Brooks applauded the achievements of more than 75 student leaders. The ceremony attracted students, faculty, staff, friends and family members. Becky McIntosh, vice president for student development, welcomed students and guests, and Karla Gilliam, respiratory care instructor, was principal speaker. Students who were listed in ...
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Newberry Adult Ed students honored
Newberry Adult Education teachers rewarded students with a certificate for student of the month based on his or her academic progress and work ethics in the classroom. David Green, adult education director, noted that teachers and himself enjoy recognizing adult students who have returned to school and are putting forth an extra effort to obtain their academic goals. Outstanding students of the month are Colby Stephens, Ismelda Rojas, and Tre...
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Legends of Doo Wop performing at NOH this weekend
NEWBERRY — The Legends of Doo Wop will take the Newberry Opera House stage at 8 p.m. May 4 for a night of fun. The Super Group — featuring Tony Passalaqua of “The Archies,” Tommy Mara of “The Crests,” Frank Mancuso of “The Imaginations” and Steve Horn of “The Five Sharks” — are four legendary singers boasting several hit songs. The Legends of Doo Wop are expert practitioners of the art of the 1950’s Doo Wop music, characterized by nonsens...
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‘Doug and Bunny’ at Newberry Opera House on Sunday
NEWBERRY — On Sunday at 3 p.m., there’s a show listed in the Newberry Opera House’s line-up as “Doug and Bunny.” Exactly what is “Doug and Bunny?” Doug and Bunny Williams have been associated with the Opera House since its beginning in 1998. Their original series, called “A Carolina Jubilee,” was a mock radio show and for years featured old-time fiddler “Pappy” Sherrill,” as well as many other musical guests and groups. Over time, the sho...
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Send us memories of your mother
NEWBERRY — Mother’s Day is May 12 and The Newberry Observer would like to publish our readers’ fondest childhood memories of their mothers in our May 10 edition. Submissions should be 200 words or less. Each submission can be accompanied by a photo of the writer’s mother which will also be published. To have your memory of your mother published for Mother’s Day, email it to nbonews@civitasmedia.com or drop it by our office at 1716 Main St. ...
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Dual enrollment lets teens jump start college
GREENWOOD/NEWBERRY — While college affordability and increasing tuition rates continue to get headlines across the country, families in Piedmont Technical College’s service area have been taking advantage of one of the best deals in higher education for more than 10 years. PTC’s dual enrollment program, which allows high school students to earn college credit while still in high school, has grown significantly over the last several years. I...
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Spring berries beginning to bear fruit
Spring signals the beginning of the gardening season. And the first real crop to appear on the scene is a favorite of lots of people: strawberries. There are berry farms in our area that are currently in full production and others that are just getting ready for their season to start. All those who enjoy strawberries have plenty to look forward to this year. The aroma of those deep red berries is hard to resist for anyone who is a fan of th...
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Jail Log
The following persons were booked into the Newberry County Detention Center. They are all innocent until proven guilty. S.C. Highway Patrol Daniel Robert Walck, 37, driving under the influence. Evonne Tobe Williams, 57, driving under the influence, open container of beer or wine in motor vehicle. James Daniel Bradley, 32, open container of beer or wine in motor vehicle. Danielle Shiffert Bradley, 28, open container of beer or ...
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Newberry highlighting foster care for May
NEWBERRY — Newberry Mayor Foster Senn has signed a proclamation proclaiming May as Foster Care Awareness month in Newberry. This gives the thousands of children involved in foster care a voice, heightens the need that is always present for more foster parents to become resource parents, advocates, volunteers and a voice for youth and children involved in foster care. The S.C. Youth Advocate Program is a South Carolina provider of foster c...
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