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21 NHS students inducted into honor society
NEWBERRY — Newberry County Career Center inducted several Newberry High students into the National Technical Honor Society at the Newberry Opera House on April 22. Additionally, senior Jordan Dowd was awarded with the Technology Champion Award. Other inductees from Newberry High were: Agricultural Science : Dana Morris Automotive Collision : Brian Moran Building Construction : Zachary Beggs and Caleb Hedgepeth Business, Administ...
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John Anderson brings a dash of rock ‘n roll to NOH
NEWBERRY — Singer-songwriter John Anderson, known for his “throaty, bluesy voice,” is one of country music’s most distinctive talents. He was on the forefront of the return to “New Traditionalist” country style music and played alongside Ricky Skaggs and George Straight. With a mix of Honky-Tonk, Rockabilly and a dash of Rock n’ Roll, John Anderson is sure to get your toes tapping at The Newberry Opera House at 8 p.m. May 10. With hits li...
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Mid-Carolina Middle staff of the month
Mid-Carolina Middle School’s teachers of the month for March were Kelly L. Hawkins, math teacher; Cheryl Bennett, keyboarding teacher; and Support Staff of the Month, Dotty Wilson as media center assistant.
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Youth take part in horse competition
NEWBERRY/CHAPIN — In February, the Chapin Ride With Pride 4-H club traveled to Clemson University to participate with youth from around the state in the annual Horse Bowl (quiz bowl) and Hippology competitions. For Horse Bowl, the club brought one senior team and three junior teams. The senior team and one of the junior teams placed second overall. From the junior teams, Jessica Morris placed second highest individual overall, and Anya Mu...
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Mid-Carolina Middle’s students of the month
Mid-Carolina Middle School’s March Students of the Month are, front row, Jessica Morris, Bennett Sease, Kadianne Knight and Austin Summer. Second row are Hannah Plemmons, Bryant Wise, Kinsley Atkins and Benjamin Corley. Absent were Alex Riley and Abby Anglin.
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Elvis coming to Newberry Opera House this weekend
NEWBERRY — Strap on your Blue Suede Shoes, Newberry, Elvis is back! That is, Rick Alviti as The King himself is back and will be performing live at the Newberry Opera House at 8 p.m. May 11. Rick Alviti sounds like the King, he moves like the King, he even looks like the King. His Elvis show is high energy and full of audience interaction. Alviti has performed all over the country and around the world — from Wynn Resort in Las Vegas to Ma...
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Family, friends remember avid golfer
NEWBERRY — The No. 7 fairway at The Country Club of Newberry has a special marker and new oak tree in remembrance of an avid golfer who died in 2011. The country club’s Wednesday night supper club planted an oak tree and placed the special marker in memory of Glenn Adams, who was a member of the country club from 1984 until his death in 2011. Roger Sargent, president of the Wednesday night supper club at the time, and Brian Summers, manag...
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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 Baker George Smith, 49, driving under the influence. Michael David Klinkhammer, 49, littering, traffic violation, driving under the influence. Newberry Police Leon Franklin Shell, 43, magistrate’s court bench warrant, drinking alcohol public, assault. Michael Nelson, 42, trespassing, r...
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Connelly to continue as SCGOP Chair
COLUMBIA — Chad Connelly of Prosperity was overwhelmingly re-elected as the South Carolina GOP Chairman for another term. At the S.C. Republican Party State Convention, delegates overwhelmingly re-elected current State Chairman Chad Connelly, giving him almost 75 percent of the vote. Connelly immediately begins his second term as SCGOP Chairman. He was first elected in 2011. After his win, Chairman Connelly issued the following statement:...
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NMS students make honor roll for 3rd quarter
NEWBERRY — The following students are recognized for making honor roll or principal’s honor roll roll during the third quarter. They are listed in alphabetical order. A Honor Roll: Destinique Baxter, Savanna Bisho, Santeria Boyd, Calista Brogdon, Mekhia Brown, Justin Clevenger, Stanley Davenport, Tynesha Dawkins, Brenden Duncan, John Eason, Clayton Hargis, Ashlyn Harp, Kyra Hunter, Malik Johnson, Precious Jones, Zykeista Kinard, Ledare ...
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Little Mountain praises students accomplishments
LITTLE MOUNTAIN — The following students earned recognition and awards for the third nine weeks at Little Mountain Elementary. They are organized by award. Perfect Attendance: Abbi Livingston, Adam Meetze, Alaina Stanley, Allex Berley, Aryn Crouch, Ashlyn Kinard, Aubrie Suber, Ben Anderson, Blair Moore, Blake Chappell, Braxton Kinard, Breaden Wessinger, Brianna Boland, Bryn Thurman, Caleb Fulmer, Carolyne Hornsby, Carsyn Hydrick, Cassi Mu...
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Graduates reminisce about their time at Newberry
NEWBERRY — Now that the tassels have been moved and the robes put away, what will the newest graduating class of Newberry College miss most about Newberry? Although the answers varied, the common theme was simply that Newberry College had been a wonderful home for its students for the past four years. Following the commencement rehearsal May 3, the candidates for graduation were invited to Kaufman Hall for a celebratory luncheon in their ...
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Mid-Carolina varsity softballers raises the bar
NEWBERRY — Truly setting the standard for the future, the Mid-Carolina High School Varsity Softball team has closed out a successful season. The girls ended their season with a record of 18-7, having five of their losses coming from larger 3A or 4A schools. In the region, their record was 10-0, making them region champions of Region II 2A. Leading with the highest batting average of a .435 was senior Felicia Noble, making the overall aver...
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James Brown’s daughters plead their children’s cause
NEWBERRY — The “Godfather of Soul” James Brown would have celebrated his 80th birthday on May 3. Throughout his lifetime, Brown preached to young people about the value of education in songs such as “Don’t Be a Dropout.” In Brown’s estate plan, he attempted to do in death what he had done in life: promote education. He left his $100 million music empire to an education charity for needy students in South Carolina and Georgia, and he left $2...
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Class of 2013 leaves its legacy: Wolves Way
NEWBERRY — Whether it’s presented to the president, the college or the community as a whole, graduates want their class gift to be remembered for years to come. Newberry College seniors of the 2013 class set out to do just that with their gift presented at this year’s commencement ceremony. Scott Joyner, vice president of Institutional Advancement for Newberry College, said the City of Newberry came to the college, giving it the opportuni...
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