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Town of Whitmire welcomes Palmetto Citizens FCU
WHITMIRE — Folks down the road in Whitmire had cause for celebration as they welcomed Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union to town during a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday morning.
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Buying cute Easter chicks? Don’t.
PICKENS COUNTY — Baby chickens and ducks make for adorable Easter scenery, as their soft feathers and diminutive size make them a natural draw for inquisitive and loving children just looking for a new pet. But those little winged cuties will grow up into adult animals, which often make them…
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County Council reviews proposed FY 2026-27 budget
NEWBERRY COUNTY — Newberry County Council began discussions on the 2026-27 Budget during two work sessions last week. All numbers presented are projected numbers and are subject to change.
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Newberry College launches micro-credential
NEWBERRY — Beginning in Fall 2026, students who complete the core curriculum at Newberry College will earn a Certificate of Employability Skills, a micro-credential recognizing the transferable skills employers value most in today’s workforce.
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What’s happening in the District?
NEWBERRY COUNTY — The past few months, the Newberry County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) has been active with the Mobile Education Lab. We give lessons on Pollinators and alternative Gardening techniques. A big component is Soil Health. You must have healthy soil to grow anything. How do you…
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Fun Easter ‘Egg-turnatives’
PICKENS COUNTY — While decorating eggs for Easter is a tradition that dates back centuries, the high cost of eggs may make it more difficult for some families this year. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t find creative ways to keep the season special and create memories with loved ones.
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Ribbon cutting set for Newberry Arts Center
NEWBERRY — The City of Newberry will celebrate the grand opening of the new home of the Newberry Arts Center on April 10 at 5:30 p.m., 1716 Main Street, marking an exciting new chapter for the arts in downtown Newberry.
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March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, which always reminds me of my Aunt Rebecca, who was diagnosed with the disease as a newlywed young adult.
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Letters to Strangers: An introduction
I’m going to start with the bad news first … I’m not much of a writer; in fact, it terrifies me. This Lent, I am trying to lean into discomfort.
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Letters to Strangers: An introduction
I’m going to start with the bad news first … I’m not much of a writer; in fact, it terrifies me. This Lent, I am trying to lean into discomfort.
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More than ‘just a walk’
NEWBERRY — On October 26, 2025, nineteen Buddhist monks began their 2,300-mile “Walk for Peace” to Washington, D.C., departing from the Huong Dao Vipassana Bhavana Center in Fort Worth.
