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Tragic Single-Vehicle Crash Claims the Life of 27-Year-Old

July 13, 2025

News Summary A single-vehicle crash in Newberry County resulted in the death of 27-year-old Nicholas Phillips. The accident occurred on Bush River Road, with ongoing investigations into the cause. Emergency...

Students at Newberry College participating in various academic and athletic activities.

Newberry College Celebrates Academic Achievements and Mourns Loss

July 13, 2025

News Summary Newberry College honors five track and field student-athletes named to the Academic All-District® Team, while mourning the loss of incoming football player Mycheal Edwards-Wallace. The college recognizes the...

Newberry College women's volleyball team practicing together in a gym

Newberry College Welcomes Jasmine Chambers as Women’s Volleyball Associate Head Coach

July 12, 2025

News Summary Newberry College has announced the hiring of Jasmine Chambers as the new Associate Head Coach for their women’s volleyball program. Kiko Santos, the Director of Volleyball, expressed confidence...

Students at Newberry College engaging in academics and sports

Newberry College Celebrates Academic Excellence Amid Tragedy

July 12, 2025

News Summary Newberry College honors over 350 student-athletes for academic success while mourning the loss of incoming football player Mycheal Edwards-Wallace. With a significant number achieving recognition, Newberry ranks second...

Coaches overseeing athletes in a training session

Sylvester Armendariz Promoted to Assistant Sports Performance Coach

July 12, 2025

News Summary Sylvester Armendariz has been promoted to Assistant Sports Performance Coach at Newberry College, highlighting his significant contributions in strength and conditioning. His experience includes designing athlete training programs...

Scene of a rural road in Newberry County, SC after a vehicular accident.

Fatal Crash on Bush River Road Claims Life of 27-Year-Old Driver

July 12, 2025

News Summary A tragic single-vehicle crash on Bush River Road in Newberry County resulted in the death of 27-year-old Nicholas Phillips. The accident, involving a 2014 Nissan Versa, is currently...

Memorial with flowers and candles for a young athlete in front of an apartment complex.

Tragic Shooting Claims Life of Promising Young Athlete

July 12, 2025

News Summary Mycheal Edwards-Wallace, an 18-year-old football talent from Kingstree, South Carolina, was killed in a recent shooting incident that also claimed another young life. The shooting, which left two...

Construction zone on a Newberry County highway with bridge repair signs

Bridge Closures Impacting Traffic in Newberry County

July 12, 2025

News Summary The South Carolina Department of Transportation has announced the closure of the Belfast Road bridge for urgent repairs due to structural damage. Alongside this, a portion of SC...

Community vigil honoring the victims of the shooting in Kingstree, SC

Tragic Shooting Claims Lives of Two Young Individuals

July 11, 2025

News Summary A shooting at an apartment complex in Kingstree, South Carolina, has left two young men dead, including a promising football player and a high school student. This marks...

BUSINESS

Technicians at UDT Integration and Repair Center working on computers

UDT Expands Services with New Integration and Repair Center

July 13, 2025

News Summary UDT, a prominent technology solutions company, is launching a new integration and repair center in Irmo, South Carolina to bolster its services across the Southeast. This center aims...

Modern power grid with smart technology enhancements

Duke Energy Requests $150.5 Million Rate Increase in SC

July 12, 2025

News Summary Duke Energy Carolinas has filed for a $150.5 million rate increase with the Public Service Commission of South Carolina. This request signifies a 7.7% increase in annual revenues,...

Diverse students in a nursing classroom at Newberry College

Newberry College Welcomes Nursing Students from Limestone University

July 2, 2025

News Summary Newberry College has gained approval from the South Carolina Board of Nursing to enroll nursing students from the now-closed Limestone University program. This initiative aims to provide these...

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South Carolina Energy Security Act Signed by Governor McMaster

June 23, 2025

News Summary Governor Henry McMaster has signed the South Carolina Energy Security Act to address the state’s growing energy demands amid a surge of 1.5 million residents this century. The...

Damaged boats at Mountain Top Marine dealership due to roadwork

Mountain Top Marine Faces Closure Due to Roadwork Damage

June 10, 2025

News Summary Mountain Top Marine, a family-run boat dealership in Lexington, SC, is at risk of closing after suffering severe inventory damage due to a recent road improvement project. Over...

Newberry College students collaborating on a consulting project

Newberry College Students Partner with Voodoo Brewing

June 6, 2025

News Summary A group of business students from Newberry College has collaborated with Voodoo Brewing Company to assist in launching its new location in Newberry. The partnership provides students with...

Law enforcement at an apartment complex in Lexington County during a drug investigation

Two Arrested in Lexington County Drug Investigation

June 5, 2025

News Summary Two individuals, Ansel Yameen Sparrow and Victoria Katherine Harley, were arrested in Lexington County following a drug investigation prompted by a public tip. Authorities seized a significant amount...

Families enjoying their time at Lakewood Tree Farm selecting Christmas trees.

Lakewood Tree Farm: A Legacy of Love and Community

May 31, 2025

News Summary Lakewood Tree Farm, launched by Glen and Lindsey Miller in Chapin, South Carolina, creates joyful holiday memories while honoring Lindsey’s late father. The farm offers Christmas trees and...

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South Carolina Revives V.C. Summer Nuclear Plant Project

May 29, 2025

News Summary South Carolina is set to revive the V.C. Summer nuclear plant project, attracting private investors to finish the reactors with the help of federal tax credits. Governor McMaster...

Events/What's Happening

Cooling shelter at O’Neal Street United Methodist Church

O’Neal Street United Methodist Church Opens Cooling Shelter

July 15, 2025

News Summary O’Neal Street United Methodist Church in Newberry is opening as a daily cooling shelter, offering relief from high summer temperatures, including food services. The church has a history...

Daylilies planted around a monument dedicated to a sports figure

Dawn Staley Daylilies Planted Around New Monument

July 13, 2025

News Summary In a tribute to renowned women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley, five Dawn Staley Daylilies have been planted around a newly unveiled monument in Columbia, South Carolina. Executed by...

Illustration of the Clinton Recreation Complex featuring fields and walking trails

Clinton City Council Advances Recreation Complex Plans

July 12, 2025

News Summary The Clinton City Council is making significant progress on a new Recreation Complex set to include multi-purpose fields and various amenities. The city has authorized an MOU with...

Chapin-Newberry baseball players in action during the game against Greenwood Post.

Chapin-Newberry Post Triumphs Over Greenwood Post in Tight Match

July 6, 2025

News Summary In a closely contested American Legion baseball game, Chapin-Newberry Post narrowly defeated Greenwood Post 20 with a final score of 5-4 at the Smith Road Complex. The match...

Community members celebrating Chapin-Newberry Legion team's victory

Community Celebrates Chapin-Newberry American Legion Victory

July 5, 2025

News Summary A celebration was held to honor the 10-year anniversary of the Chapin-Newberry American Legion team’s World Series victory at the Smith Road Complex. Former players, coaches, and fans...

Joanna Hornets players in action during a summer baseball game

Joanna Hornets Resume Summer Baseball After 50 Years

June 29, 2025

News Summary The Joanna Hornets, a college summer baseball team, has returned to play after a 50-year break. Competing in the Southern Shores Baseball League, the team is making strides...

Chapin-Newberry baseball team celebrating their championship victory

Chapin-Newberry American Legion Baseball Team Celebrates Champions

June 28, 2025

News Summary The Chapin-Newberry American Legion Baseball team will celebrate the 10th anniversary of their 2015 championship victory this Friday at Newberry College. The event coincides with a game against...

Community members receiving fans during summer initiative

Newberry Police Launches Fan Initiative for Vulnerable Residents

June 26, 2025

News Summary The Newberry Police Department has introduced the ‘Circulating the City’ initiative to provide box fans to residents at high risk during the summer heat. Targeting seniors, families with...

Joanna Hornets players celebrating on the field during a game.

Joanna Hornets Celebrate First Wins After Long Hiatus

June 22, 2025

News Summary The Joanna Hornets have celebrated their first victories in 70 years, winning against Klutch Collegiate 9-3 and Tar Heel Kings 12-6. After a tough start to the season...

CRIME

Rural road in Newberry County with road safety signs

Tragic Single-Vehicle Crash Claims the Life of 27-Year-Old

July 13, 2025

News Summary A single-vehicle crash in Newberry County resulted in the death of 27-year-old Nicholas Phillips. The accident occurred on Bush River Road, with ongoing investigations into the cause. Emergency...

Scene of a rural road in Newberry County, SC after a vehicular accident.

Fatal Crash on Bush River Road Claims Life of 27-Year-Old Driver

July 12, 2025

News Summary A tragic single-vehicle crash on Bush River Road in Newberry County resulted in the death of 27-year-old Nicholas Phillips. The accident, involving a 2014 Nissan Versa, is currently...

Memorial with flowers and candles for a young athlete in front of an apartment complex.

Tragic Shooting Claims Life of Promising Young Athlete

July 12, 2025

News Summary Mycheal Edwards-Wallace, an 18-year-old football talent from Kingstree, South Carolina, was killed in a recent shooting incident that also claimed another young life. The shooting, which left two...

Community vigil honoring the victims of the shooting in Kingstree, SC

Tragic Shooting Claims Lives of Two Young Individuals

July 11, 2025

News Summary A shooting at an apartment complex in Kingstree, South Carolina, has left two young men dead, including a promising football player and a high school student. This marks...

Engulfed backyard shed with emergency responders at the scene of an explosion

Backyard Explosion in Newberry Injures Three Teenagers

July 10, 2025

News Summary An explosion in a backyard shed in Newberry, South Carolina, has left three teenagers injured, prompting a multi-agency investigation. The explosion, which occurred in the late afternoon, caused...

Shed on fire with fireworks and emergency responders

Severe Injuries in Fireworks Explosion in Newberry, SC

July 10, 2025

News Summary A 15-year-old boy is hospitalized following a fireworks explosion in Newberry, SC, caused by three teenagers combining fireworks in a shed. Emergency responders quickly extinguished the fire, which...

Firefighters and emergency responders at a scene of a fireworks explosion in Newberry, SC

Fireworks Explosion Injures Three Teenagers in Newberry

July 10, 2025

News Summary In Newberry, SC, three teenagers were injured in a serious fireworks explosion on Epting Street. Prompt emergency response followed the incident, which involved a critically injured 15-year-old. Local...

Empty road in Newberry County, South Carolina

Tragic Crash Claims Life in Newberry County, SC

July 7, 2025

News Summary A tragic single-vehicle crash on Bush River Road in Newberry County resulted in the death of the driver, who was the sole occupant of a 2014 Nissan Versa....

Fireworks accident scene in Newberry, SC

Three Injured in Fireworks-Related Incident in Newberry

July 4, 2025

News Summary A fireworks-related incident in Newberry, SC resulted in three injuries, including a 15-year-old who suffered severe trauma. Firefighters arrived to find a shed ablaze and fireworks still discharging....

POLITICS

Students at Newberry College participating in various academic and athletic activities.

Newberry College Celebrates Academic Achievements and Mourns Loss

July 13, 2025

News Summary Newberry College honors five track and field student-athletes named to the Academic All-District® Team, while mourning the loss of incoming football player Mycheal Edwards-Wallace. The college recognizes the...

Scenic view of Newberry College campus

Newberry College President Morrie Scherrens Passes Away

June 18, 2025

News Summary Maurice W. ‘Morrie’ Scherrens, the 22nd president of Newberry College, has died at 76 after an illness. His leadership since 2012 has transformed the college, launching new degree...

Award ceremony for George Piersol recognizing his leadership in technical education

George Piersol Honored with 2025 Commissioner Leadership Award

June 7, 2025

News Summary George Piersol, Area Commissioner at Piedmont Technical College, has received the 2025 Commissioner Leadership Award from the South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners. With a remarkable 30-year...

Diverse city council members discussing city management in Clinton

Clinton City Council Appoints Joey Meadors as New City Manager

May 16, 2025

News Summary The Clinton City Council has selected Joey Meadors as the new city manager, succeeding Tom Brooks. Meadors brings 45 years of experience with the city and will earn...

Residents of Pomaria discussing the impacts of cancelled broadband grant

Pomaria Residents Frustrated Over Cancelled Broadband Grant

May 14, 2025

News Summary Residents of Pomaria, S.C. are dismayed after the cancellation of a federal broadband grant intended to improve internet access in their community. The grant was part of the...

Beautiful campus scene of Newberry College during sunset

Heartfelt Farewell to Newberry College President Maurice Scherrens

April 10, 2025

News Summary Newberry College mourns the passing of its beloved president, Maurice ‘Morrie’ Scherrens, who dedicated over a decade to transforming the institution. Scherrens’ legacy includes the introduction of 13...

Clinton City Council meeting discussing Cambridge Farms annexation proposal

Clinton City Council Advances Cambridge Farms Annexation

April 10, 2025

News Summary The Clinton City Council has controversially approved the advancement of a 303-acre annexation proposal for the Cambridge Farms development, despite strong opposition from residents. During the April 7,...

Memorial tribute at Newberry College honoring Maurice Scherrens

Columbia Mourns the Loss of Educational Leader Maurice W. Scherrens

April 8, 2025

News Summary Columbia, South Carolina, is remembering Maurice W. ‘Morrie’ Scherrens, former president of Newberry College, who passed away at 76. He made significant contributions to education and enriched the...

Peaceful view of Newberry College campus with greenery

Newberry College Community Mourns President Maurice Scherrens

April 7, 2025

News Summary The Newberry College community is mourning the loss of President Maurice ‘Morrie’ Scherrens, who passed away at 76 after a courageous battle with illness. Since 2012, Scherrens led...

SPORTS

Daylilies planted around a monument dedicated to a sports figure

Dawn Staley Daylilies Planted Around New Monument

July 13, 2025

News Summary In a tribute to renowned women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley, five Dawn Staley Daylilies have been planted around a newly unveiled monument in Columbia, South Carolina. Executed by...

Chapin-Newberry baseball players in action during the game against Greenwood Post.

Chapin-Newberry Post Triumphs Over Greenwood Post in Tight Match

July 6, 2025

News Summary In a closely contested American Legion baseball game, Chapin-Newberry Post narrowly defeated Greenwood Post 20 with a final score of 5-4 at the Smith Road Complex. The match...

Community members celebrating Chapin-Newberry Legion team's victory

Community Celebrates Chapin-Newberry American Legion Victory

July 5, 2025

News Summary A celebration was held to honor the 10-year anniversary of the Chapin-Newberry American Legion team’s World Series victory at the Smith Road Complex. Former players, coaches, and fans...

Joanna Hornets players in action during a summer baseball game

Joanna Hornets Resume Summer Baseball After 50 Years

June 29, 2025

News Summary The Joanna Hornets, a college summer baseball team, has returned to play after a 50-year break. Competing in the Southern Shores Baseball League, the team is making strides...

Chapin-Newberry baseball team celebrating their championship victory

Chapin-Newberry American Legion Baseball Team Celebrates Champions

June 28, 2025

News Summary The Chapin-Newberry American Legion Baseball team will celebrate the 10th anniversary of their 2015 championship victory this Friday at Newberry College. The event coincides with a game against...

Joanna Hornets players celebrating on the field during a game.

Joanna Hornets Celebrate First Wins After Long Hiatus

June 22, 2025

News Summary The Joanna Hornets have celebrated their first victories in 70 years, winning against Klutch Collegiate 9-3 and Tar Heel Kings 12-6. After a tough start to the season...

Athletes competing at the Newberry Wolves track and field event

Newberry Wolves Shine at SWU Gotta Run Invite

June 20, 2025

News Summary The Newberry Wolves track and field team impressed at the SWU Gotta Run Invite, finishing third overall with standout performances from athletes in various events. Andrea Pascual Rivera...

Newberry College football players practicing on the field

Newberry College Signs Local Athletes on National Signing Day

June 15, 2025

News Summary Newberry College’s football program made notable progress on National Signing Day by adding five local recruits, bolstering their roster for the upcoming seasons. Among the new signings are...

Action scene from a women's lacrosse game featuring dynamic player movements.

Newberry College Lacrosse Star Selected for All-Star Game

June 14, 2025

News Summary Mackenzie Dorr, a standout goalie for Newberry College, has been chosen to compete in the prestigious IWLCA Senior All-Star Game in Sparks, Maryland. Representing the Blue Team, Dorr...

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