SOUTH CAROLINA — Our winter storm is underway; roads will be slick over much of the state through Saturday morning.

The month of January has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in January 1925.

January 1:

December 25:

Dec. 28

• The Newberry Museum holds a presentation by Carlton Kinard on Kwanzaa at 6 p.m. A native of Newberry County and active leader in our community, Kinard is Newberry City Council District 3 Councilman, Associate Director for Multicultural & Civic Engagement at Newberry College, president of the Newberry County branch of the NAACP, and member and trustee of New Enoree Baptist Church. The museum will be extending its hours on the day of the presentation from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. to allow visitors to explore the Festival of Trees exhibit. Museum admission and presentation are free to the public. The Newberry Museum is located at 1300 Friend Street.

NEWBERRY — The holidays have come and gone, but The Newberry Museum will be showcasing an exhibit that highlights different aspects of Newberry County.

Editor’s note: Tracey Wise, a member of O’Neal Street United Methodist Church, Newberry, passed away recently, and her unexpected loss prompted her former pastor to pen this tribute.