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Committee identifies AI imaging as danger to children
SOUTH CAROLINA — The Joint Citizens and Legislative Committee on Children has recently released its 2024 Annual Report. The Annual Report includes topics of concern identified by Committee members, stakeholders, partners, and constituents and makes recommendations for consideration to Governor McMaster and the General Assembly. The 2024 Annual Report...
ABWA recognizes Dr. Peggy Winder
NEWBERRY — The Women Connecting Women Chapter (Newberry, S.C.) of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) honored Peggy Winder, Ph.D., with the 2024 HerStory Award. Winder was presented the award by Chapter Founder, Genice E. Hall and Chapter President, Pamela Stansberry during the celebratory luncheon following the South Carolina ABWA Day at the State Capital on March 7, 2024.
Women in power
CAYCE — As Women’s History Month continues, Dominion Energy is spotlighting two women who have flourished in traditionally male-dominated roles while helping to provide natural gas and electricity to more than one million customers in the Palmetto State. Ashley McJunkin, gas operations division manager, has been with Dominion...
The importance of resilience in SC and beyond
SOUTH CAROLINA — On December 17 of last year, the city of Charleston experienced its highest non-tropical tide on record, the product of a brutal nor’easter that collided with the city during the otherwise quiet week before Christmas. Although not a hurricane or tropical storm, the nor’easter produced...
City of Newberry recognized for mutual aid assistance
NEWBERRY – City utility staff received a visit Tuesday, March 19, from Gregg Griffin, general manager of the Bamberg Board of Public Works. Griffin presented several staff members with a plaque in appreciation of mutual aid assistance following a recent tornado that affected their community. The plaque reads, “In...
The SC Quantum Association: Championing talent and technology
NEWBERRY COUNTY — The South Carolina Quantum Association (S.C. Quantum) officially announces a groundbreaking initiative to champion the advancement of quantum talent and technology in South Carolina through $15 million in funds appropriated by the State of South Carolina. In the coming years, quantum computing and Quantum Information Science...
Santiago inducted into SC Band Directors Hall of Fame
GREENVILLE — David Santiago, director of athletic bands and assistant band director at Newberry College, has been inducted into the South Carolina Band Directors Association Hall of Fame. He was recognized Sunday in a celebratory luncheon at Furman University during South Carolina All-State Bands weekend. The honor recognizes Santiago’s...
City Council hears from Newberry Housing Authority
NEWBERRY – Executive Director Jessica Holcomb of the Newberry Housing Authority provided Newberry City Council with an update Tuesday night. Holcomb shared that the housing authority was established by city council on October 17, 1968 and is run by a board of directors that is appointed by council. Currently, they serve over 606 families in Newberry County.
Eagles are soaring as they roll into spring on three game win streak
NEWBERRY — The Newberry Academy Eagles(3-2, 1-1 region) varsity baseball team is rolling into the first full week of spring on a three game win streak. The streak started on March 14 when they defeated Laurens Academy on the road in a shutout 10-0 victory. Then, they scored their second highest run total in a game this season with a 9-5 victory over Oconee.
Tips to prevent pickleball injuries
NEWBERRY — Pickleball has inspired millions of devotees. According to the Association of Pickleball Professionals, roughly 36.5 million individuals played pickleball in 2022, and 45 percent of players who participated in a YouGov study conducted between August 2021 and August 2022 indicated they planned to play more pickleball in the coming six months than they had in the previous six months.
What happens during a concussion?
NEWBERRY — Concussions happen with some regularity during car accidents and sporting events. People may think of concussions as minor injuries, but they are traumatic brain injuries that can have lasting effects. The Mayo Clinic says a concussion can affect brain function and lead to symptoms like headache and...
Making youth sports safer for athletes
NEWBERRY — Participating in youth sports can be a great way for children to develop various interpersonal skills and stay active. Routine physical activity is part of a healthy lifestyle, which can help reduce the rates of obesity and overweight among modern youths. However, participation in sporting activities is not without risk. It falls on coaches, leagues and parents to make youth sports as safe as possible for these young athletes.
Mid-Carolina holds off rivals in home win
PROSPERITY, S.C. — Mid-Carolina picked up a region win against Newberry(5-6, 1-4 region 2-AA) on Thursday evening at home. The two rivals met for the first team this season and the Rebels won 9-6. The home team jumped out to a quick 4-0 lead in the first inning. The Rebels added two more runs in the second inning, another run in the third inning and two more runs in the fourth inning. They lead 9-0 after four innings. The visitors finally got on the scoreboard at the bottom of the third inning, but really did their damage in the back of the half of the game.
Mt. Pleasant man sentenced to nine years in federal prison
COLUMBIA — Andrew Chmiel, 48, of Mt. Pleasant, was sentenced to nine years in federal prison yesterday for his role in a nearly $100 million scheme related to the payment of kickbacks and bribes in exchange for medically unnecessary durable medical equipment (DME) orders. Chmiel’s charges were brought in...
Hinga named VP for Academic Affairs
NEWBERRY — Newberry College has appointed Bethany D. Hinga, Ph.D., to serve as vice president for academic affairs, effective June 1. “On behalf of the entire Newberry College community, I would like to extend a warm welcome to Dr. Hinga as our new VPAA. She will be an asset to the College as we continue to prepare our students for lifetime success,” said President Maurice Scherrens. “I want to thank the search committee for their commitment and expert analysis throughout this process, and our students, faculty and staff for their time and insight.”
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