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West End Spring Fling
The 4th annual West End Spring Fling was held on April 27. The event is one of the yearly events sponsored by the West End Home and Neighborhood Watch Committee, which works to make sure there are positive and safe events that are part of the community where residents can come out and enjoy themselves with their neighbors and friends. The Spring Fling would not have been possible without the support of community leaders, local businesses, volunteers and many donors and sponsors. Participants were able to enjoy an afternoon of food, family and friends.
Veterans recognized during Memorial Day ceremony
NEWBERRY — When Sgt. Maj. Tim Erskine was stationed in Fort Jackson, he was taught two things: always have a 45 minutes speech in your pocket at all times and what a ‘word picture’ was. While speaking before American Legion Posts 24 and 219 during last week’s...
NMS recognizes students, staff
Seventh grade math teacher Aljun Jimenez was named Newberry Middle School’s May Teacher of the Month. The following students were named Newberry Middle School Students of the Month for the month of May: from left to right, Jonathan Williams (seventh grade), Zoey Gardner (sixth grade) and Zarek Reid (eighth grade).
Newberry Adult and Continuing Education celebrates students
NEWBERRY — Newberry Adult and Continuing Education (NACE) celebrated the achievements of its students with two ceremonies on May 7 and 9. The Student Success celebration was held on May 7 and featured award presentations, a guest speaker, and a catered meal by Blessed by the Best. Dr. Katrina...
Lower risk as easy as 1-2-3
The shrill buzz of a blender spins crushed ice into a whirlpool of sweet summer concoction…something that relaxes and cools and maybe even adds some buzz to a gathering of friends. But there is still a potential danger lurking behind the sweetness. Many of us enjoy a drink now...
Prosperity buries time capsule, recognizes Eagle Scout
PROSPERITY — Three feet in the ground at Prosperity Town Hall, is a time capsule filled with Prosperity memorabilia that will be opened 50 years from now. The time capsule was officially buried last week and is filled with books, history of Prosperity, the deed and purchase of the Town Hall building, a Sesquicentennial tie, letters, a Prosperity cookbook and numerous donations from people in the community.
GLEAMNS names 2023-24 Employee of the Year
GLEAMNS Human Resource Center has named Fitimia Sims at the 2023-24 Employee of the Year. Sims serves as the receptionist at the Rikard Head Start Center in Prosperity and has been with the agency for six years. Her dedication and hard work led to a successful year at the Head Start Center.
Updates from City of Newberry District 5
Happy Spring everyone! I can’t believe that school is over, and summer is right around the corner. It seems as if we had just rung in the New Year, but June is already here. When you are having fun and doing those things that you enjoy, time flies. It is a blessing to witness another change of season, in spite of all our continued daily challenges, good or bad, we can continue and face a new day. It is still my pleasure as your Councilwoman, over the past 3 years and 9 months, to share with you the information, activities and events in District 5. We continue to have some celebrations and obligations met, promises filled, initiatives begun and always progress to chart.
West Fraser partners with Mental Health America to support rural mental health
MEMPHIS, TN — West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (West Fraser) and Mental Health America (MHA) announced that West Fraser has contributed $450,000 to support rural mental health, including helping fund the recently developed online Rural Mental Health Hub, which provides a comprehensive range of screening tools and resources in one centralized place, aimed at those living in more remote communities.
Invasive Species – Yellow Legged Hornet
It seems like every time I open the computer, there is a new invasive species making its way into South Carolina. The newest invasion is a Yellow Legged Hornet (Vespa velutina) from Asia. This hornet, while currently found in the lower part of the state, is making its way here. It was spotted in Jasper County in November of last year.
Selestino named 2023 Officer of the Year
PROSPERITY — Prosperity police officer Corporal Stephen Selestino was recently named the Prosperity Police Department Officer of the Year for 2023. Selestino displayed courage and bravery when he disregarded his own safety for the safety of others when he approached and arrested a murder suspect behind a dark residence. That suspect had just stabbed and killed a person in the Town of Prosperity.
NSWCD, Keep Newberry County Beautiful, award scholarships
NEWBERRY — The Newberry Soil and Water Conservation District and Keep Newberry County Beautiful recently announced the winners of the 2024 Scholarships Programs. Newberry Soil & Water Conservation District awarded two $1,000 scholarships to a student from or attending a secondary school in Newberry County pursuing a degree related to agriculture, wildlife biology, forestry, Ag education, environmental natural resources field, or any related field and who have achieved positive academic records.
Newberry Middle School students making positive changes with Student Council
NEWBERRY — In 2022, Newberry Middle School organized and created a Student Council which would help make students aware of the decision making that goes on in the school as well as learning key leadership skills that will help them one day in the future. Two of the first...
Newberry High School Football program to host annual one day Youth Football Cmap
NEWBERRY —Do you want to train with the a state playoffs coaching staff? Do you want to get faster, quicker and really perfect your craft on the football field? If so, then Newberry High School is the perfect place to do so. The Bulldogs will host their annual Youth Football Camp on this Saturday, June 7th.
The NFL is always ready for some football
The other night the National Football League commandeered two hours of prime time on ESPN for what used to be accomplished in a minute or two with a fax machine — the release of next season’s schedule. It was underwhelming television, but in the NFL’s quest to make pro football a year-round attraction it was an important piece of a rather amazing marketing matrix.
Whitmire’s historic softball season comes to an end in the Upper State Championship
WHITMIRE, S.C. — Whitmire’s historic varsity softball season came to an end after falling to Lewisville in the Upper State Championship on Friday, May 17. The Lady Wolverines(19-9, 11-1 region 2-A) fell 12-2 to the Lady Lions(25-4, 7-0 region 3-A). The third and final matchup of the season between these two programs had a championship title on the line and the right to a state championship bid. Both teams split in the first two matchups with Whitmire winning the second game by the score of 2-1 on April 17 at home. This time, the Wolverines would have to go on the road to get a win in the third game.
Ford earns ABCA First Team All-Region honors
NEWBERRY – Junior outfielder Donovan Ford earned American Baseball Coaches’ Association (ABCA) first team all-Southeast Region honors. This is the second straight season that Ford has received first team all-region honors from the ABCA. Ford was also named a third team ABCA All-American last season. Ford had a...
Three Wolves named to CSC Academic All-District
GREENWOOD, IND. – Three members of the Newberry College softball team were named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District team. All-District members include senior first baseman Sierra Brogdon, junior pitcher Lindsey Foster, and senior outfielder Vanessa Wilson. To qualify for the list, the student-athlete must have competed in...
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