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City Councilman Edwin Wicker to retire after 13 years of service

NEWBERRY – After serving the City of Newberry and District 2 for over 13 years, Councilman Edwin Wicker announced last week that he will be retiring effective September 23, 2024.

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September 18:

Newberry County Detention Center Jail Log Sept. 9-15

  • 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.

City KinderFun Program returns this fall

NEWBERRY — Registration is now open for the City of Newberry Parks, Recreation and Tourism department’s KinderFun program.

100 Years Ago This Month

The month of September has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in September 1924.

Out & About

Sept. 9

  • The Newberry County Brnach of the NAACP holds its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at the Newberry College Center for Teacher Education, 1121 Speers Street, Newberry.

Newberry College to launch student-led sports show

NEWBERRY — Newberry College will be one of the first colleges in the history of FloSports to launch a student-led broadcast. “Wolves Weekly” will air on the platform each Thursday, beginning Sept. 12.

National Night Out a hit in Newberry

NEWBERRY — The community gathered together on Tuesday, August 20 to celebrate National Night Out, an annual community-building campaign that promotes strong police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. The event was hosted by the Newberry Police Department and held at Mollohon Park.

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