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City Council approves Accommodations Tax Funding
NEWBERRY – Newberry City Council approved the recommendations of the Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee during their meeting on Tuesday. Motion to approve the recommendations was made by Councilperson Lemont Glasgow and seconded by Councilperson Jackie Holmes. Each year, the City of Newberry advertises through various platforms that their application...
Whitmire keeps win streak alive with victory over Thornwell on Senior Day
WHITMIRE, S.C. — Whitmire(13-6, 9-1 region 2-A) continue their winning streak on Tuesday, April 16 as they defeated Thornwell(5-15, 4-6 region 2-A). The Wolverines shutout the Saints with a 10-0 victory on senior day. Imari Brown, Isabella Gilliam, Ireland Hendrix and Bonnie Evans were the four seniors celebrated by...
Ritz Fest’s sponsored May the 4th be with YOU for Mental Health
NEWBERRY — As you may know, Ritz Fest is South Carolina’s ONLY annual suicide prevention benefit concert held the first Saturday in February. We raise money for the Jason Foundation, Inc, a non-profit based on Tennessee that provides training and resources to fight a silent epidemic, youth suicide. They offer one option for South Carolina middle and high school teachers to receive professional learning on suicide awareness to meet certification requirements To date we have raised over $11,000 for them through two events. This past February saw our second-annual event exceeding expectations which has caused us to grow. Ritz Fest has been adopted by the Newberry Community Players and now falls under their 501c3.
Three shot in Newberry, one death
NEWBERRY — On Saturday, April 20, 2024, officers with the Newberry Police Department responded to a shooting incident around Emory Street near Hunt Street in the City of Newberry around 9:22 p.m. Once on scene, officers found three victims with apparent gunshot wounds. One victim was transported to Prisma...
2024 South Carolina Aviation Week is April 21-27
COLUMBIA — Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed April 21-27, 2024, as South Carolina Aviation Week. South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA), in partnership with South Carolina Aeronautics Commission, is celebrating the week with a series of events that highlight the impacts of airports and aviation on economic development and educational initiatives.
Robert Kopp receives the 2023 Voices in Philanthropy Award
NEWBERRY — Robert Kopp, a financial advisor with Thrivent, a Fortune 500 diversified financial services organization, has received the 2023 Voices in Philanthropy (VIP) award from Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing (Thrivent Charitable). As a public charity that works collaboratively with Thrivent and its financial advisors, Thrivent Charitable offers a wide range of charitable planning options to clients who want to support the organizations and causes they cherish.
S.C. Clay Conference described as record-breaking year
NEWBERRY – The eighth annual South Carolina Clay Conference held in February was a record-breaking year, Director of Programming Marquerite Palmer shared with City Council on Tuesday. Palmer described this year’s event as the most successful conference so far with 91 registered to attend the conference with a waiting...
Newberry College bestows honors at Awards Convocation
NEWBERRY — Newberry College bestowed its highest academic honor, induction into the Bachman Honor Society, upon 11 graduating seniors at Awards Convocation on April 12. The event also included special recognitions for scholastic achievement, service to campus ministry and student life, and the Student Government Association’s faculty and staff honorees.
SCDSS recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month
COLUMBIA — Child Abuse Prevention Month, held annually in April, is the opportunity for organizations, governmental agencies, businesses, communities, faith-based groups, and individuals to raise awareness about the importance of preventing child abuse and neglect. The kick-off for Child Abuse Prevention Month took place on March 21st in West...
Newberry College Wins Speech & Theatre State Championship
NEWBERRY — Newberry College speech, debate and theatre students clinched the state championship at the South Carolina Speech & Theatre Association’s annual State College Festival Competition. The event was held April 6 on the college campus. Newberry was represented by Jordan Seay (Camden), Gamahl Bobo (North Charleston), Sullivan...
Ringer earns Excellence in Teaching Award
COLUMBIA — Keith W. Ringer ’84, professor of practice in political science and public & nonprofit administration, is the College’s 2024 SCICU Excellence in Teaching award winner. Ringer was honored April 9 alongside his family at an award banquet given by South Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities.
This day in history
In 1521, Martin Luther went before the Diet of Worms (vohrms) to face charges stemming from his religious writings. (Luther was later declared an outlaw by Holy Roman Emperor Charles V.) In 1961, “The Apartment” won the Academy Award for best picture of 1960; Burt Lancaster was named best actor...
Eagles celebrate senior night with a win over King Academy
NEWBERRY — Newberry Academy pulled out another home win against King Academy on Tuesday afternoon. The Eagles celebrated a 11-9 victory against the Knights to remain in second place in their region standings for SCISA A region IV. The Eagles got off to a bit of a rocky start...
Newberry Opera House welcomes Tab Benoît 2024 Night Train Tour
NEWBERRY — Acclaimed Louisiana Bayou blues guitarist Tab Benoit brings his year-long 2024 Night Train Tour to Newberry Opera House, 1201 Kibben St., Thursday, April 18. Show: 8 p.m. Tickets: $50.00 and up. Info: (803) 276-6264 or visit www.newberryoperahouse.com. Also performing: Anthony Rosano & The Conqueroos, who released their most recent album “Cheat The Devil” on Benoit’s Whiskey Bayou Records label.
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