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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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Herbs have a variety of appeal for all
Herbs have medicinal and culinary appeal and are also valued for their fragrance and beauty in the landscape. Herbal information has been recorded throughout history; as early as 2700 B.C. herbal references were made by the Chinese followed by the Sumerians and Egyptians. Numerous herbs are mentioned in the Bible and as a result, Biblical theme gardens are planted. Other themes include kitchen, tea, apothecary and scent gardens. Ancient...
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Newberry School Board recognizes students successes
NEWBERRY — The Palmetto Gold and Silver Awards Program recognize schools based on both general performance and working toward closing the achievement gap. Within these two categories a school can be awarded either Gold or Silver designation. For general performance the criteria are based on high general absolute performance, high growth or a combination of the two. For closing the achievement gap the criteria is based on growth in achieve...
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Jail Log
The following persons were booked into the Newberry County Detention Center. All people are innocent until proven guilty. S.C. DNR Allen Renford Fair, 54, magistrate’s court bench warrant. Newberry Police Teresa Joan Reynolds, 47, criminal domestic violence. Demenous Quinard Bookman, 25, magistrate’s court bench warrant. John Earl Bates, 23, criminal domestic violence second offense within 10 years. Naesha Nesha Shelton...
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Williams’ journey for second liver transplant
NEWBERRY — Twenty years ago, Chelsea Williams received a liver transplant as an 11-month-old. Although fortunate for it to have lasted so many years, Williams is now in need of a second liver transplant. Williams was hospitalized at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charleston, the night of Christmas Day. Since that time, she has undergone extensive medical testing and studies to determine the exact causes for the rejection...
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Congressmen talk with Newberry in Town Hall
NEWBERRY — Almost 40 residents from around Newberry gathered at Community Hall to hear what U.S. Congressmen Jeff Duncan and Mick Mulvaney had to say about what was happening in Washington, D.C. Duncan and Mulvaney both represent a portion of the county and answered questions that residents had during the hour-long town hall. Most of the questions centered around immigration, economics and homeland security. In regards to illegal immigrat...
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Get moving with Healthy Kids Day at the Y
NEWBERRY — Busy schedules and life’s daily demands can make it difficult for parents to ensure that their children are practicing healthy habits on a regular basis. According to the YMCA’s Family Health Snapshot – a survey of parents that gauges their children’s activity levels during the school year – less than 20 percent of the nation’s children get 60 minutes of physical activity, read books for fun, and eat at least eight fruits and veg...
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Master Gardeners learn from Clemson professor
NEWBERRY — Newberry County Master Gardeners hosted Dr. William Stringer, associate professor emeritus of Clemson University at their April meeting. Stringer discussed the importance of plants native to this area to promote local songbird and butterfly populations. In the past 50 years, the songbird population in South Carolina has declined 48 percent. Native plants are adapted to the climatic and soil conditions. Their ecological compatibil...
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School board approves addition of SRO
NEWBERRY —The Newberry County School Board unanimously approved hiring an additional School Resource Officer for the upcoming school year at Monday night’s meeting. Additionally, the board will continue to look at the possibility of hiring another SRO, which could help with schools that do not have a municipality with police. Those schools are Little Mountain, Pomaria-Garmany and Reuben. However, because of the training needed by the Newb...
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Whitmire library is blossoming
The Whitmire War Memorial Library received a sourwood tree on Monday for Earth Day. The tree is native to the region and will grow and blossom as the library is expanding to allow for more space and a computer lab and training room. The outside construction is set to go but there is still work to be done inside such as carpentry and other maintenance work. There will be 20 computers in the new portion and a training room to host sessions and ...
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Stribble honored for service with sheriff’s office
NEWBERRY — Michael Stribble, a master deputy with the Newberry County Sheriff’s Department, has received the Deacon Livingston Award. The Deacon Livingston Award is presented to an employee from any division, whether commissioned or civilian, who goes the extra mile and exemplifies humanitarian qualities and assistance to the public. The nominee does extra to assist others in their jobs, making others’ jobs easier, and making the public mor...
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