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Curcio graduates from Brevard
BREVARD, N.C. — Phillip Andrew Curcio of Pomaria graduated from Brevard College during its 160th commencement ceremony on May 11 with a bachelor’s degree in health science studies. Curcio also earned honor roll for the spring semester of the 2012-2013 academic year. To be eligible for the honor roll, students must be enrolled full-time and earn a grade point average of 3.0 to 3.49 during the semester.
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Rep. Mulvaney releases statement on IRS controversy
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Fifth District Rep. Mick Mulvaney released the following statement regarding the IRS scandal: It is impossible to exaggerate the extent to which the Internal Revenue Service scandal should anger — and frighten — every one of us. No matter their ideology, moving forward all of us will now wonder if we are being targeted by this supposedly “independent” agency on the basis of our political views. Rather than trusting our go...
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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 Douglas Edward Beaty, 48, family court bench warrant. S.C. Highway Patrol Shane Cameron Rogers, 25, traffic violation. Personal Recognisance Bond Henry Jacob Green, 23, violation of probation warrant. Newberry County Sheriff’s Office Evelyn Ligia Espinoza, 25, open container of alc...
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Little Mountain honors emergency workers
LITTLE MOUNTAIN — The Little Mountain fire department was thanked and honored with a resolution by the town council at last Tuesday’s meeting. Council unanimously adopted the resolution, which thanks all of the town’s firefighters and emergency medical technicians, Mayor Jana Jayroe said. The council also continued to discuss the Rocky Branch Trail area. The construction is set to continue to help even out the walking trail for the handic...
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Pomaria gathers ‘round the old school
Julia Kate Sease was the grand marshal in the Old Pomaria School festival parade Saturday morning. Sease is 100 years old and retired from Pomaria school in 1974. The Boy Scouts help lead the Old Pomaria School parade Saturday morning. The Pomaria community gathered to watch the parade Saturday morning. After the parade, the community enjoyed the festivities which lasted until about 11 p.m. with plenty of local musicians performing. Mem...
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NES students showcase model behavior
Newberry Elementary Model Rockets for March were, front row seated from left, Jayden Lindsay, Brian Larsen, Zaniyah Griffin, Jamarion Sligh, Julianna Smith, Shaniya Lindsay, Ariel Stephens and Yasmin Marshall. Kneeling from left are Piper Dominick, Addi Shannon, Rosa Navarette, Mary Katherine Mays Salter, Isaac Castro, Raheim Cromer, Akirea Henley, Charles Hiller, Jakobie Brown-Greeley and Catori Peay. Standing from left are Rabecca Coffey, T...
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Piedmont Tech students graduate with hopeful dreams
GREENWOOD — The James Medford Family Event Center at Piedmont Technical College was the setting for the culmination of many dreams for the more than 300 Piedmont Technical College graduates who took center stage in two commencement ceremonies. Dr. Ray Brooks, president, welcomed graduates, family and guests to celebrate the accomplishments of the graduates. “It is a delightful time to be with you tonight to celebrate this milestone,” Broo...
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Bedenbaugh makes Dean’s List
BREVARD, N.C. — Charles Bedenbaugh of Prosperity was named to the Dean’s List at Brevard College for the spring semester of the 2012-2013 academic year. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must be enrolled full-time and earn a 3.50 grade point average or higher for the semester.
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Nelson believes in YMCA’s community building
NEWBERRY — Eric Nelson liked what he saw when he came to Newberry’s YMCA. After his initial visit and job prospecting, he landed the job as the Newberry YMCA’s executive director. That was May 7, 2012. “Newberry is a great opportunity to stay close (to my family) and offered a real experience and opportunity to be a CEO of a YMCA,” said Nelson, who said this is his first time directing a Y. “In Georgia, I worked with small communities —...
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Newberry school district receives STEM summer grant
NEWBERRY COUNTY — Rising sixth-graders in Newberry County have an opportunity to further their science and math skills this summer. The Newberry County School District was one of 22 school districts across the state to receive a grant through the S.C. Department of Education’s Educational and Economic Development Act. The total amount of the aid is $720,000. The school district’s Dr. Carson Ware and Dr. Lynn Cary co-wrote the grant, which...
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Aviation fans fellowship in Newberry
NEWBERRY — Aviation enthusiasts and pilots from across the spectrum didn’t let the dreary weather keep them away from their passion of flight. The S.C. Breakfast Club met at the Newberry airport for their meeting. The group gets together every two weeks on a Sunday at different airports around the state. Usually pilots will fly in but due to the overcast weather Sunday, there were only a few who flew in. Those pilots were described as ver...
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God’s grace is amazing
God’s grace truly is amazing and it’s the only thing that will satisfy the longing in our life. When we realize the fact that God, in His great love, has given us hope, we can have peace and contentment. The only satisfaction that we will experience in life is accepting God’s love, receiving His forgiveness and living in God’s grace. When we accept God’s grace, we can rest, knowing that God is in control of our life and that His grace i...
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Mid-Carolina Band wins Outstanding Performance Award
PROSPERITY — Weeks before school started, in early August 2012, Mid-Carolina High School band students began long hours of practice, perfecting their marching show. All their hard work and long hours paid off by earning them several awards. The first competition took place at the Boiling Springs Festival of Bands; Mid-Carolina placed third with an Excellent rating in Class AAAA. Next, they traveled to the James F. Byrnes Tournament of Bands...
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Neal chosen for D.C. trip
WHITMIRE — Dr. Kim Neal, a high school mathematics teacher at Whitmire Community School, has been chosen as one of two teachers in South Carolina to chaperon South Carolina’s electric co-ops youth tour. Each June, 50 high school juniors are selected for an expense-paid trip to the nation’s capital. The trip is coordinated by the Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina Inc., the state association of co-ops. While in Washington, D.C., the stu...
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Newberry College President tour comes to Newberry
NEWBERRY — Newberry College President Maurice W. Scherrens will continue his spring and summer tour with two upcoming stops in Newberry. The first stop will be May 21 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Newberry. The second stop will be at the Firehouse Conference Center in Newberry on June 13. Both events will begin at 6 p.m. and end at 8 p.m. The conversations with Scherrens will include a 30 minute PowerPoint presentation in which new major...
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