Newberry Observer
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Two new COVID-19 cases in Newberry County
NEWBERRY COUNTY — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) today announced 220 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, and 12 additional deaths were reported to DHEC. Two of these new cases are in Newberry County — this brings the total amount of cases in Newberry…
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Gibson named SAC Men’s Basketball Scholar-Athlete of the Year
ROCK HILL — Luke Gibson has been named the 2019-20 South Atlantic Conference men’s basketball Scholar-Athlete of the Year for the second straight year. The South Atlantic Conference Scholar-Athlete of the Year award is presented annually to one student-athlete in each of the Conference’s championship sports, and is voted on…
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Budget requests made to council
NEWBERRY COUNTY — Two budget requests were made to Newberry County Council prior to their budget workshop this month. Newberry County Coroner Laura Kneece made a request for two part-time, 29 hours a week positions, for two deputy coroners at $20,000 apiece ($40,000 total). “Within the last three years, my…
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Public schools to remain closed
SOUTH CAROLINA — South Carolina Public Schools (K-12) will remain closed for the remainder of the school year, as announced by Governor Henry McMaster last week. “The decision we have made, after much consultation with a comprehensive group of people, including parents, teachers, administrators, health experts, we’ve decided not to…
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Royal Named NWCA Super Region Two Wrestler of the Year
Manheim, Pa. — Isaiah Royal was named the Super Region Two Wrestler of the Year by the National Wrestling Coaches Association. This honor comes a week after Royal was named an All-American by the NWCA for the second straight year. Royal finished the year 23-2, with his only two losses…
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County FY 20-21 budget discussed
NEWBERRY COUNTY — Newberry County administration currently has a proposed fiscal year 2020-21 Operating Budget balanced at $27,038,791. According to County Administrator Wayne Adams, this total represents an increase of $721,909 (2.6 percent) over the current FY 2019-20 budget. The total mills for the proposed 2020-21 Operating Budget is 122,…
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Why Congress needs to support your local news sources in this crisis
During this coronavirus pandemic, access to accurate and trustworthy information in your community is as critical to life under quarantine and as sought after as hand sanitizer and face masks. Your local newspaper provides the news and information unique to your community. Where are the testing sites and who’s eligible,…
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Wilda Wheeler Triplett
PROSPERITY — Wilda Wheeler Triplett, 85, of Prosperity, died Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at her residence. Born on June 18, 1934, in Cassie, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late Joseph A and Essie D. Hensley Wheeler. Mrs. Triplett was a retired employee of Toledo Scales and was a…
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Younts give additional funds to name athletic performance center
NEWBERRY — Newberry College has announced that it will name its new athletic performance center, to occupy Setzler Field’s north end zone, in honor of upstate philanthropists Melvin and the late Dollie Younts. The announcement comes after the Fountain Inn couple’s namesake foundation agreed to an additional $500,000 in matching…
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Roberts’ family business says goodbye after 50 years
NEWBERRY — After being a staple in the community for five decades, the Roberts Citgos are under new management after Roy Roberts and his family have decided to say goodbye. “It is always hard to say goodbye, but there comes a point when the baton has to be passed. As…
