Columbus
Newberry Observer
This day in history
In 1866, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was incorporated. In 1912, the British liner RMS Titanic set sail from Southampton, England, bound for New York on its ill-fated maiden voyage. In 1932, German President Paul Von Hindenburg was reelected in a runoff, with Adolf Hitler...
Newberry Q&A: Updates from the Mayor’s office
Q. Main Street really rides and looks good since it was repaved. What other roads will be repaved?. A. SCDOT announced the roads they’ll repave in each county for 2024. On the edge of the city, they will repave the 34-Bypass from Wilson Road to Nance Street. Hwy #121 will be repaved from I-26 to Hwy. #176. Other projects will include parts of—with distances varying from 1 mile to 3 miles—Hwy. #39 in Chappells, Hwy. #66 in Whitmire, Clara Brown Road, Island Ford Road, New Hope Road and Mount Bethel Garmany Road near the interstate.
Vegetable Gardening 101: The Basics
NEWBERRY COUTY — People garden for many reasons: to exercise, connect with nature, to know where their food comes from, to name a few. There is a lot of satisfaction in watching plants grow. No matter the reason, if you are willing to invest some time, you can grow a garden.
Bowling for Soup Coming to City of Laurens’ Freedom Fest 2024
LAURENS — The City of Laurens has announced that Bowling for Soup will be this year’s headline performers at its July 3 Freedom Fest concert. This year’s Independence Day celebration promises to be unforgettable, building on the recent attention this event has gained as one of Upstate South Carolina’s favorite holiday events.
Newberry Middle School student, support staff and teacher of the month March 2024
March 2024 Teacher of the Month- Dylan Skinner (NMS Athletic Director, Physical Education Teacher, Health Teacher, Character Education Teacher, Varsity Asst. Football Coach (NHS), Varsity Baseball Head Coach (NHS). Special Thank you to Joe Trainor, Stokes Trainor Dealership for his continued support of Newberry Middle School. Coach Skinner was awarded a FREE Oil Change and 27 Point Inspection by Stokes Trainor Dealership Compliments of Joe Trainor and Stokes Trainor Dealership for the Teacher of the Month Recognition.
Newberry High named SC winner in STEM Competition
NEWBERRY — Newberry High School was selected as the South Carolina state winner for the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM Competition and has moved into the national competition. Newberry High School was selected because of teacher Heather Herzog Alexander’s class, who noticed that the trash cans around the school...
Two Reuben Elem. students have book published statewide
NEWBERRY — On Friday, March 22, two fifth graders at Reuben Elementary School were recognized by the Newberry Electric Cooperative for writing and illustrating the best book and winning the the2024 enLIGHTenSC Children’s Book Challenge. Students Ali Chapman and Harper Rowe, with the help from their teacher Kevin...
Fairness grounds Lisa Toland’s approach to leadership at PTC
GREENWOOD — Lisa Toland admits she wasn’t very good when she played the clarinet in her high school band. The alto-voiced go-getter also claims to be on the tone-deaf side, even though she sings in her church choir. Regardless of that humble self-assessment, Toland is clearly making beautiful music at Piedmont Technical College (PTC) as its dean of off-campus academic affairs.
Dr. Sam Davis named 2024 Doctor of the Year
NEWBERRY — March 30 was National Doctor’s Day and Newberry Hospital officials said they were happey to recognize all of their amazing doctors for all they do for the hospital and community. Each year, hospital staff selects a “Doctor of the Year.” The doctor of the year is...
Celebrate young children, their teachers and caregivers
NEWBERRY — The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) recognizes one week each year to honor young children, early childhood educators, and all those who make a difference in children’s lives. Mayor Foster Senn signed a proclamation designating April 6-12 as the “Week of the Young Child” and April as the “Month of the Young Child.”
Healthgrades names Newberry Hospital a 2024 Outstanding Patient Experience Award recipient
NEWBERRY — Newberry Hospital announced it has been recognized as a 2024 Outstanding Patient Experience Award recipient by Healthgrades, the leading resource consumers use to find a hospital or doctor. This achievement reflects Newberry Hospital’s commitment to providing an exceptional care experience for patients and their loved ones.
So … What’s the deal with the rabbit?
NEWBERRY COUNTY — Easter is a holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ three days after his crucifixion. It is a deeply spiritual day for observers, marking the end of Lent and considered by many biblical scholars to be one of the holiest — if not the holiest — of the Christian holidays.
Memorable moments in NCAA Women’s Tournament history
College basketball fans have it made each March. Each March, scores of college hoops fans anxiously anticipate the tipoff to March Madness, which is a widely used nickname for the wildly popular NCAA Tournament, a single-elimination battle featuring 68 teams competing over seven rounds. Each team aspires to win the championship, but only one can walk away with the elusive trophy. That reality ups the ante with each game, and many a nail-biter and memorable moment has taken center stage during the tournament over the years.
Steelers sign RB/KR Cordarrelle Patterson, DT Dean Lowry, WR Quez Watkins and QB Kyle Allen
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers signed a quartet of free agents on Monday to give the team needed depth along the defensive line and at several offensive skill positions. The Steelers signed veteran defensive tackle Dean Lowry to a two-year deal. Lowry has spent seven of his eight...
Former Dolphins, Colts player Vontae Davis found dead in his South Florida home at age 35
SOUTHWEST RANCHES, Fla. (AP) — Former Miami Dolphins and Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis was found dead in his South Florida home on Monday, but police say no foul play is suspected. Police in the Fort Lauderdale suburb of Davie said they responded to a medical emergency at Davis’...
SCDOT employees to pick up roadside litter statewide on Wednesday
COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Department of Transportation has scheduled its annual statewide highway litter clean-up event for Wednesday, April 3. Called the “Spring Spruce Up,” this initiative is an annual employee tradition. On this day, SCDOT employee volunteers work in groups to collect litter along South Carolina’s highways in counties across the state.
What’s with all the big stuff?
After years of trying to develop what he called a “premium” hamburger, McDonald’s CFO Ian Borden surprised no one the other day by announcing that the company’s new focus is not making burgers better, just a lot bigger. The move won’t please nutritionists, but it fits...
Delta Dental releases online resource guide
NEWBERRY COUNTY — To help address unmet oral health needs of children and adults, Delta Dental of South Carolina – a leading dental benefits provider and non-profit organization – has released the latest version of its Dental Care Resource Guide. This online directory, available at https://www.deltadentalsc.com/ResourceGuide1, aims to help South Carolinians, who cannot afford dental care, easily access information about free and low-cost dental care options available in their area.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.