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New life received by faith
The words spoken to the Philippian jailer are the best news human ears have ever heard, for they clearly tell how we receive God’s gift of eternal life. The basic concept of salvation is deliverance. We are delivered from the penalty of sin (death, separation from God) and from the power of sin. We will be delivered from the very presence of sin and will be delivered into the presence of God. We receive new life, by faith, believing tha...
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Michael Bridges, left, and George Baum, right, perform their concert. The duo assisted with a youth-led worship service earlier in the day.
College hosts Heartland Conference Youth Gathering
NEWBERRY — Teens and ‘tweens from the Midlands gathered at Newberry College April 28 for the Heartland Conference Youth Spring Gathering. Pastor Jason Antley with Mt. Olivet in Chapin, who helped organize the event and book the band, said they were thankful for the help of youth on the conference steering committee, especially Samantha McCall and Kaitlynne Goodman from St. Philip’s Lutheran and Bethlehem/Mt. Horeb Lutheran churches. Antle...
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Employees of the month
Congratulations to Gayle Green, teacher of the month, and Tammy Wilson, support staff of the month for May.
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Students of the Month
Congratulations to Mid-Carolina High’s May students of the month: Reese Sanders, Taylor Livingston, Ryan Studer, Brooke Tolbert and Taylor Richardson.
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Memorial Day service honors Veterans Sunday
NEWBERRY — A Memorial Day service will be held at 4 p.m. May 26 at Memorial Park in downtown Newberry. The service is sponsored by the American Legion, the City of Newberry and Newberry County. Americans who have died in war and Newberry County veterans who have died in the last year are remembered. Sen. Ronnie Cromer will be the speaker. Cromer served 30 years in the S.C. National Guard and retired as a lieutenant colonel. He served in Ope...
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Newberry can lend helping hands to tornado victims
NEWBERRY COUNTY — Oklahoma is more than 15 hours away from South Carolina but those who feel burdened to help the victims of the recent tornado can reach out in a variety of ways. Moore, Okla., was hit by an E-5 tornado May 20 and so far 24 deaths have been reported, with nine of those being children The Salvation Army is accepting donations which can be texted in. Monetary donations are the most critical need as supplies and personnel ar...
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Storm causes damage in Prosperity
PROSPERITY — The storm cell that hit the Prosperity area Tuesday night caused damage throughout the area. Several trees were uprooted throughout town, limbs were down, and a large portion of the town of Prosperity was without power. A utility crew was out past 8 p.m. Tuesday restoring power as well as installing new transformers and power poles while the police department was patrolling the town and offering assistance. “Hats off to the...
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District’s administrative building moving along
NEWBERRY — The space beside the Newberry County Career Center on Main Street/Hwy. 219 has been cleared to make way for the new school district’s administrative building. Jim Suber, assistant superintendent of operations, gave an update on the project thus far at Monday’s regular school board meeting. So far, erosion control is in place and the storm drain system is about 25 percent complete, said Suber. The retention pond behind the car...
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Whitmire Community honors students at banquet
WHITMIRE — The Whitmire Community School held its annual academic banquet May 14 and 39 students were honored. Elementary Third grade students were Cason English, Qua’Asia Epps, and Ryan Hood. Fourth grade students were Marrisa Baker, Dalton Gambrell, Samantha Hood, Keri Lawson, Barrett Martin, Mikhail Moss-Jenkins, Kade Proctor, Alexus Sanders, Casey Stevens, Hanna Wagner, Julianne Whisenant, and Isaac Williams. Fifth grade students we...
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Jail Log
The following persons were booked into the Newberry County Detention Center. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. Family Court Carlos Dequince Douglas, 36, failure to pay child support. Newberry Police Shelli Adell Lister, 22, driving under suspension, license not suspended for DUI, child passenger restraint system article violation. Ernest James Hyler, 23, open container of beer or wine in motor vehicle. Tysheena...
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Eargle receives professional development scholarship
Jeff Eargle was selected by the Palmetto State Teachers Association as recipient of the 2013 Elizabeth Gressette Professional Development Scholarship. The scholarship is for teachers who are continuing their education and selection is based on leadership potential in the field of education.
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MC team supports Relay For Life
Mid-Carolina High thanks community members, family members, faculty, staff, art club students, and administrators who supported Mid-Carolina High School’s Relay for Life team during the 2012-2013 school year. So far, the MCHS team has raised $2,974.74.
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Students cater to senior citizens
On May 7, 200 community members joined the MCHS student council, JROTC, chorus, and art students for a golden night of events. The annual MCHS Golden Oldies is an event where senior members from the surrounding communities are invited for a night of food, fun, and door prizes. There were also 45 JROTC cadets in attendance distributing drinks/meals and bussing tables. This activity provides an opportunity to exercise positive leadership and su...
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County council to help PTC with new mechatronics degree
NEWBERRY COUNTY — The joint county industrial park between Lexington and Newberry County received final approval by Newberry County Council with no changes Wednesday night. No projects are in the works yet. This was the third and final reading of this ordinance. Jennifer Wilbanks, Piedmont Technical College’s Dean of County Campuses, spoke to council about a memorandum of understanding between the county and the Newberry campus. Wilbank...
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Archery banquet honors team
Mid-Carolina High School held its first archery banquet to recognize the accomplishments of our archery team. This is the eighth consecutive year that they have won the State NASP Tournament.
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