Opinion
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From the Mayor’s desk: What’s happening around Newberry?
The homemade peanut butter is already a big hit at the now open Farms on Main at 1207 Main in downtown Newberry. The Long family sells meat from area farms, fresh produce, dairy products, homemade bread and offers other neat ideas at their unique store. It’s an exciting addition to…
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Ever been hunted?
If you could, would you disappear? Have you ever thought about where you would go or what you would do?
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Listening to the Heart: What survival and science are saying
Recently, I learned of two very interesting stories that I feel highlight, from the perspective of survival and science, the very true adage: “Never solve a temporary problem with a permanent solution.”
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Orbs among us
First there were three, then five, now eight missing top UFO scientists—and it’s not just this news that has conspiracy theorists reaching for their tin foil hats—there have also been mysterious sounds and lights in our night sky. Not to mention President Trump has ordered full alien disclosure and former…
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Money can’t buy me love
The Bible says money is the root of all evil and the Beatles claim you can’t buy their love, so just what does it mean to be like King Solomon with hordes of gold lying at your feet? Most of us will never experience the world looking askance at us,…
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Removal of federal data affects us in our hometowns
Federal data on rising hunger, on long term trends in maternal and infant mortality, information about preparing for disasters – gone.
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What’s stirring in Newberry County?
Entrepreneurial activity stirs locally with new businesses, ventures and efforts throughout Newberry
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I hate it here
Welcome once again to my nook, where the pendulum of topics I touch seems to swing in two opposite directions: things I love or hate. This week, I’m embracing hatred — sort of.
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Another day, another hobby…
I will be the first to admit that I love picking up a new hobby. I’ve always been a crafty and creative person, but over the last month, I’ve become obsessed with another new hobby…diamond painting. I use the word “diamond” loosely. These are basically plastic beads (or drills as…
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Southern snow days
As a child growing up in the American South, every winter was met with an eager anticipation that there could possibly, maybe, with divine providence, be a snow day.
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Come fly with me
I absolutely dread flying. Traveling solo has its perks — you move at the beat of your own drum — but you also have to deal with sitting next to a stranger on a flight. Not bueno.
