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BREAKING NEWS
Tragic Single-Vehicle Crash Claims the Life of 27-Year-Old
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...
Newberry College Celebrates Academic Achievements and Mourns Loss
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 Welcomes Jasmine Chambers as Women’s Volleyball Associate Head Coach
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...
Newberry College Celebrates Academic Excellence Amid Tragedy
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...
Sylvester Armendariz Promoted to Assistant Sports Performance Coach
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...
Fatal Crash on Bush River Road Claims Life of 27-Year-Old Driver
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...
Tragic Shooting Claims Life of Promising Young Athlete
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...
Bridge Closures Impacting Traffic in Newberry County
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...
Tragic Shooting Claims Lives of Two Young Individuals
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
UDT Expands Services with New Integration and Repair Center
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...
Duke Energy Requests $150.5 Million Rate Increase in SC
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,...
Newberry College Welcomes Nursing Students from Limestone University
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...
South Carolina Energy Security Act Signed by Governor McMaster
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...
Mountain Top Marine Faces Closure Due to Roadwork Damage
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 Partner with Voodoo Brewing
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...
Two Arrested in Lexington County Drug Investigation
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...
Lakewood Tree Farm: A Legacy of Love and Community
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...
South Carolina Revives V.C. Summer Nuclear Plant Project
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
O’Neal Street United Methodist Church Opens Cooling Shelter
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...
Dawn Staley Daylilies Planted Around New Monument
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...
Clinton City Council Advances Recreation Complex Plans
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 Post Triumphs Over Greenwood Post in Tight Match
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 Celebrates Chapin-Newberry American Legion Victory
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 Resume Summer Baseball After 50 Years
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 American Legion Baseball Team Celebrates Champions
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...
Newberry Police Launches Fan Initiative for Vulnerable Residents
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 Celebrate First Wins After Long Hiatus
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
Tragic Single-Vehicle Crash Claims the Life of 27-Year-Old
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...
Fatal Crash on Bush River Road Claims Life of 27-Year-Old Driver
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...
Tragic Shooting Claims Life of Promising Young Athlete
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...
Tragic Shooting Claims Lives of Two Young Individuals
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...
Backyard Explosion in Newberry Injures Three Teenagers
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...
Severe Injuries in Fireworks Explosion in Newberry, SC
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...
Fireworks Explosion Injures Three Teenagers in Newberry
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...
Tragic Crash Claims Life in Newberry County, SC
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....
Three Injured in Fireworks-Related Incident in Newberry
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
Newberry College Celebrates Academic Achievements and Mourns Loss
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 President Morrie Scherrens Passes Away
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...
George Piersol Honored with 2025 Commissioner Leadership Award
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...
Clinton City Council Appoints Joey Meadors as New City Manager
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...
Pomaria Residents Frustrated Over Cancelled Broadband Grant
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...
Heartfelt Farewell to Newberry College President Maurice Scherrens
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 Advances Cambridge Farms Annexation
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,...
Columbia Mourns the Loss of Educational Leader Maurice W. Scherrens
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...
Newberry College Community Mourns President Maurice Scherrens
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
Dawn Staley Daylilies Planted Around New Monument
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 Post Triumphs Over Greenwood Post in Tight Match
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 Celebrates Chapin-Newberry American Legion Victory
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 Resume Summer Baseball After 50 Years
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 American Legion Baseball Team Celebrates Champions
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 Celebrate First Wins After Long Hiatus
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...
Newberry Wolves Shine at SWU Gotta Run Invite
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 Signs Local Athletes on National Signing Day
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...
Newberry College Lacrosse Star Selected for All-Star Game
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...
