NEWBERRY — Newberry High School varsity football team took the field for the first time in two weeks following the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and they were ready to play. The Bulldogs(3-3, 1-0 region 4-AAA) wins big on homecoming over Fox Creek(4-2,0-1 region 4-AAA) by the score of 47-0.
PICKENS COUNTY — The Clemson University Fire & EMS Department (CUFD) has been chosen for beta testing of the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS). The department is one of 50 departments across the country to be selected to test the new system and one of just two in the state of South Carolina.
SOUTH CAROLINA — The Internal Revenue Service announced on Oct. 4 tax relief for individuals and businesses in the entire state of South Carolina that were affected by Hurricane Helene that began on Sept 25, 2024. These taxpayers now have until May 1, 2025, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.
NEWBERRY — I don’t think anyone was expecting the amount of destruction that Hurricane Helene left behind. If you were like me, you probably thought we would see some heavy rain and the wind may have picked up just a little. We got the heavy rain and the wind did pick up - a LOT - but what many of us weren’t expecting was to be without power for multiple days or having to throw out most or all of the food in our refrigerators because food had gone bad. Some households were running off generators while others were trying to find ways to charge electronics, find hookups for medical equipment, gas and fresh meals.
Kenneth Charles Hankinson, 72, was charged with driving under the influence and open container of beer or wine in motor vehicle on Sept. 9.
James Clark Cook, 38, was charged with public disorderly conduct on Sept. 9.
Terrance Fontaine Booker, 56, was charged with shoplifting and first-degree domestic violence on Sept. 9.
Neal Palmer Gordon, 32, was charged with driving under the influence and open container of beer or wine in motor vehicle on Sept. 9.
David Lee Garner, 37, was charged with a magistrate court bench warrant on Sept. 9.
Jeremiah Lewis Gainey, 54, was charged with public disorderly conduct on Sept. 10.
Michael Bernard Byrd, 39, was charged with driving under the influence, transport alcohol in motor vehicle with seal broken, seat belt violation, unlawfully driving in the farthest left-hand lane, failure to give or giving improper turn signal, stop signal, etc. and child endangerment on Sept. 10.
Brittney Michelle Couch, 29, was charged with trespassing, possession or use of drug paraphernalia and possession of less than one gram of meth or cocaine base on Sept. 10.
Terrence Raheme Brunson, 26, was charged with speeding and driving under suspension on Sept. 10.
Marshanna Ledawn Anderson, 36, was charged with assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature and breach of peace, aggravated in nature on Sept. 10.
Noah Mytravius Keion Rice, 20, was charged with domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature and first-degree burglary on Sept. 10.
Damarcus Zamiyezs Shumate, 25, was charged with a general sessions bench warrant on Sept. 10.
Mecca Brenda Shari Houseal, 22, was charged with operating or permitting operation of vehicle which is not registered and licensed, driving under suspension and uninsured motor vehicle fee violation on Sept. 10.
Bennie Earl Robinson, 62, was charged with failure to pay child support on Sept. 11.
Timothy Lamar Cromer, 57, was charged with failure to leave upon request on Sept. 11.
Tomeze Mondale Wise, 39, was charged with a magistrate court bench warrant on Sept. 11.
Javone Dewayne Koonce, 33, was charged with driving under suspension, failure to stop for a blue light and trafficking in fentanyl on Sept. 11.
Lydia Savanna Cohen, 19, was charged with public disorderly conduct on Sept. 12.
Joshua Leo Ruff, 40, was charged with driving under the influence on Sept. 12.
Carlos Diaz Gomez, 20, was charged with pointing and presenting firearms at a person on Sept. 12.
Bojan Kovacevic, 31, was charged with public disorderly conduct on Sept. 12.
Luis Morillo, 34, was charged with driving without a license on Sept. 13.
Angela Wright, 43, was charged with failure to leave upon request on Sept. 13.
Gerard Leshon Bell, 37, was charged with speeding on Sept. 13.
Brod Escalante Gomez, 25, was charged with driving under the influence, seat belt violation and open container of beer or wine in motor vehicle on Sept. 13.
Trey Monteze Vanlue, 31, was charged with violation of permanent restraining order, second-degree domestic violence and resisting arrest on Sept. 14.
Juliane Cristina Miranda Foley, 38, was charged with driving vehicle at greater speed than is reasonable under conditions and driving without a license on Sept. 14.
Johnathan Eugene Bearben, 38, was charged with first-degree domestic violence on Sept. 14.
Denilson Fernando Ferrera Almendarez, 25, was charged with speeding and driving without a license on Sept. 14.
Dustin Shawn Phillips. 55, was charged with simple assault on Sept. 14.
Johnathan Jacobie Able, 36, was charged with driving under suspension on Sept. 15.
