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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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Lylah Brooks gets down to the serious business of eating oysters.
Community continues support of St. Paul
NEWBERRY — Around 500 community members and friends enjoyed fellowship, oysters and fun at a benefit for St. Paul Lutheran Church on Saturday night. The church members, whose sanctuary and educational building burned in a January fire, received 100 percent of ticket sales to go toward the St. Paul restoration fund. Fundraiser committee chairwoman Alison White spoke of the overwhelming community support the church has received. “It’s a c...
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Whitmire girls shoot for nationals
WHITMIRE — Sydney Wilbanks and Kymberlee Jenkins made archery look so effortless as they make bulls eye after bulls eye at practice one day after school. The two Whitmire Community sixth-graders are headed to the 2013 National Archery in Schools Program national tournament in Louisville, Ky., May 9-10 after competing with their club at the state competition and taking home individual awards. Wilbanks won fourth overall at state and Jenkin...
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College helps students to ‘de-stress’ during exam week
NEWBERRY — Beginning this week, Newberry College students were finishing up their semester classes and preparing for final exams. Although this time can be stressful for students, the college came prepared to make things slightly easier for them. Dean Kay Banks said that this year, Newberry College brought back its exam “4th meals,” which are an opportunity for students to take a break from studying and grab a bite to eat. During exam week,...
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Southern mystery author tells tales at luncheon
NEWBERRY — C. Hope Clark knows a thing or two about bribes. She was offered one at her former job at federal agency. However, despite many dealings with her former government job and despite writing about mystery tales, she said her books are not autobiographical. “When I was working for the Department of Agriculture, I was offered a bribe,” said Clark. “I was offered a bribe by a farmer and I never saw it coming. When he offered me money...
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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 Donald Elliott Mills, 22, driving under the influence, open container of beer or wine in motor vehicle. Douglas Allen Roberts, 21, driving under suspension, license not suspended for DUI. John E. Taylor, 23, sale of exempted alcohol for beverage purposes. Douglas Allen Roberts, 21, driving u...
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Newberry College students thank representatives for scholarships
NEWBERRY — The week of April 15-19 was designated as S.C. Independent College Awareness Week in the General Assembly. April 17 was known as SCICU day, where students attending these private and independent colleges in the state have an opportunity to meet their representatives. This year was a chance for Newberry College students to continue their annual tradition of traveling to Columbia to meet their house and state representatives to sho...
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April employees of the month
Brandon Baskett is the teacher of the month at Mid-Carolina High School and Lorraine Stockman is support staff of the month for April.
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April students of the month
Mid-Carolina High’s April students of the month are Grace Eldridge, Jarod Joiner, Conner Doolittle and Yareli Mitchell.
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Animals of the Week
Jack is about 8 weeks old and is now about 10-12 pounds and is going to be large when he is grown. Jack’s mom may be part Irish Wolfhound but we aren’t sure as to what his daddy might be. Since about 4 days old, Jack has been in foster care and has really became a wonderful little boy. Jack is current on his shots and is working on house training as well as other puppy training. Contact the shelter to meet this wonderful little boy. To adopt/...
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Tiger Cubs construct tables
South Carolina State Parks received a donation from Cox Industries in Orangeburg of 600 picnic tables for the Boy Scouts around the state to put together within 60 days, earning each participant a badge. Pack 111 Tiger Cubs put two tables together at Sesquicentennial State Park in Columbia. From left to right are Bryson Counts, Troy Hentz, Justin Smith, Brady Davenport, Park Ranger Noah Letter, Nick Counts, Tim Ross, Dakota Ross, Braxton Rodg...
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Elementary schools receive books donation
Newberry County First Steps donated books to all of the elementary schools in the county in recognition of the Week of the Young Child. Pat Caldwell, director of Newberry’s First Steps, presented the principals and those representing the schools with the books and a proclamation signed by Mayor Foster Senn on Tuesday.
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Hen Party at the Opera House
The Newberry Opera House is hosting Leanne Morgan and Karen Mills, two of the original “Southern Fried Chicks,” at 8 p.m. April 27. These two headlining comedians have played theaters throughout the country. Tickets are available at the Newberry Opera House box office. Call 803-276-6264 for reservations or visit www.newberryoperahouse.com.
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‘Songwriters in the Round’ to benefit women’s golf team
NEWBERRY — Now back to back South Atlantic Conference champions, the Newberry College women’s golf team is well on its way to success. On April 26 at the Newberry Opera House, three national musicians will headline a “Songwriters in the Round” show to help raise funds for the Newberry College team. The activities will begin at 6 p.m with a silent auction and cash bar, followed by the show at 8 p.m. The first musical artist for the event...
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