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Ben E. King was the lead singer for The Drifters and sang lead on such chart-toppers as Dance With Me, This Magic Moment, Save the Last Dance and Stand By Me. He is performing at the Newberry Opera House on March 23.
‘Stand By Me’ songster performing at Opera House this weekend
NEWBERRY — The spotlight will be on Ben E. King for an outstanding performance at the Newberry Opera House at 8 p.m. March 23. Ben E. King was the lead singer for The Drifters and sang lead on such chart-toppers as Dance With Me, This Magic Moment, Save the Last Dance and Stand By Me. He is perhaps best known as the singer and composer of Stand By Me, a U.S. Top 10 hit in both 1961 and later in 1986 (when it was used as the theme to the fil...
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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 Demetric Lorenz Williams, 36, traffic violation. Newberry Police Brady Ruff, 39, drinking alcohol in public conveyance unlawful. Phyllis Annette Nance, 46, drinking alcohol in public conveyance unlawful and shoplifting. Clyde Davis, 47, hindering an officer and drug possession. Pros...
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Kiswire’s president honored by Department of Commerce
COLUMBIA — David Minnick, president of Kiswire Inc., has been honored as an Ambassador for Economic Development by the Department of Commerce as part of South Carolina’s Industry Appreciation Week. The ceremony took place in Columbia on the grounds of the Governor’s mansion and highlighted 47 individuals from 46 counties for their exceptional efforts to bolster community and economic development activities in South Carolina. “South Caroli...
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Chamber Orchestra Kremlin to perform Friday at Opera House
NEWBERRY — Technical command, a vivid sense of style, beauty of sound and plain old-fashion passion will be in abundance at the Newberry Opera House at 8 p.m. Friday when the Chamber Orchestra Kremlin performs. With a decade of excellence under its belt, the orchestra, comprised of some of Russia’s finest string players, has carved a niche for itself under the creative baton of its founder and music director Misha Rachievsky. Chamber Orches...
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Wilbanks honored for service to WCS
The Newberry County Council met Feb. 20. The council presented awards Whitmire Community’s Resource Officer Frankie Wilbanks for 30 years of service.
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WCS math teams calculate success
WHITMIRE — Ten Whitmire Community School fourth-graders and fifth-graders competed in the first Newberry County School District Math Challenge hosted at Newberry Elementary School on March 9. The team consisted of fifth-graders Cassidy Clark, Imani Hopkins, Amaya Patterson, Wyatt Crase and Jacqueline Riser. The fourth-grade team was Marissa Baker, Kade Proctor, Barrett Martin, Julianne Whisenant and Alexus Sanders. The math teams from eac...
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WCS Principal honored
Coach Joey Haney has been selected as the 1A Classification Principal of the Year by the board of directors of the S.C. Athletic Administrators Association. He will be recognized at the awards breakfast of the Spring Conference for Athletics this month. Whitmire Community School congratulates Haney and thanks him for his support of the athletic program at Whitmire Community School.
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March marks colon cancer awareness month
NEWBERRY — Since March is National Colorectal Cancer month, colon health was discussed at the Monday meeting of the Newberry Business Alliance. Dr. Devonne Barrineau from Newberry County Memorial Hospital and Kathy Stroud came to the Alliance meeting to speak to everyone about the importance of screening. “It is very important to follow up on these things,” said Stroud, a registered nurse, “For yourself and for your family.” Barrineau e...
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Easter activities start springing up this weekend
NEWBERRY COUNTY — Easter rises at the end of the month — March 31 — and there are plenty of activities hopping around the county. While churches have their individual egg hunts and other Easter services, there are also community events. For church services, check with your church home or check the local calendar for events. Here are some of the events going on in Newberry County: March 23 The Whitmire Jaycees get a head start on Eas...
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Local earn U.S. Marines title
Marine Corps Pfc. Henry L. Gums, son of Susan and Chip Gums of Chapin, earned the title of U.S. Marine after graduating from recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island, S. C. For 13 weeks, Gums stayed committed during some of the world’s most demanding entry-level military training in order to be transformed from civilian to Marine instilled with pride, discipline and the core values of honor, courage and commitment. Tr...
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Rotary seeks young professionals for exchange trip
NEWBERRY COUNTY — District 7750 of Rotary Club is still looking for applicants for the year’s Group Study Exchange. The applicant must be between 25 and 40 years old, employed in his/her chosen field, and not closely related to a Rotarian. The exchange will be approximately four and a half weeks starting May 10 to the Philippines. If you know of someone who might be interested, let a Rotarian know as soon as possible so that the application a...
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Whitmire honors town employees for service
Several employees of the Town of Whitmire were recognized by Mayor Billy Hollingsworth and council members for their dedication and service. Each employee was presented with a certificate of appreciation. Shown are, from the left, Claude Worthy, more than 20 years with street maintenance; Jimmy D. Brock, eight years with Water Treatment Plant; Police Chief Jeremiah Sinclair, 10 years; Officer Micheal Moss, more than five years with the Whitmi...
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Westwood honored with state administrator award
PROSPERITY — Mid-Carolina Middle School Principal Deedee Westwood is the 2013 S.C. Association of School Librarians Administrator of the Year. This award recognizes an administrator on the school, district, or state level, whose vision and leadership has contributed substantially to the school library media program in South Carolina’s schools. She was nominated because of her strong advocacy for school libraries. Westwood has directed ext...
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Whitmire councilman graduates from Municipal Institute
WHITMIRE — Whitmire Town Councilman Dwight Lane graduated from the Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government on Feb. 13. Graduates received their certificates during the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Hometown Legislative Action Day in Columbia. Lane has been attending the Municipal Association institute which helps him help the citizens of the town better. He was also recognized at a recent town council meeting for his...
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WCS archery team to compete at state
Whitmire Community School’s archery team competed at the state tournament on March 21 and March 22. The members of the high school archery team as well as Noah McCarley, Sydney Wilbanks, and Kimberly Jenkins from the middle school team are invited to the S.C. State Archery Tournament at the Sportsman’s Classic at the S.C. State Fairgrounds. This is the first year the team has competed in the program. The high school team finished 16th in the ...
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