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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...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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