Newberry’s 2016 Relay for Life was held last Friday on the campus of Newberry College.
Cancer survivors were cheered on as they completed the ceremonial Survivor’s Lap.
Gene Shealy, left, and Brian Beck of the Newberry fire department came out to recruit volunteer firefighters.
Representatives of the Pi Beta Omega chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority showing their support. Left to right, Toriah J. Caldwell, Myrtle H. Strother, Patricia H. Caldwell, Glendora P. Williams, Genice C.M. Thompson and Barbara Chapman.
Dyqun Meetze, left, and his best friend Preston Jones.
Hundreds of luminaries were lit with each honoring the memory of a cancer victim.
Peacehaven guitarist Geoff Collier.
Peacehaven, a six-piece cover band out of Chapin, donated their time to the event.
Peacehaven vocalist Jennifer Davis.
A unique feature of Newberry’s Relay for Life, this wishing well was donated a year ago.
This year the wishing well was dedicated to the memory of Newberry school district superintendent Bennie Bennett.