The response: Yes: 24 For young drivers only: 2 No:5 ON The WEB: Yes: 77 For young drivers only: 9 No:20 NOTABLE QUOTABLES: “Hands-free should be the law for everyone. People need to b...
FIXED INCOME FOLKS SUFFER Like many millions across country on fixed income, I now suffer inflated costs in every way without cost of living adjustment and an insurance increase of over $25 a month. This country, we all ha...
IN OUR VIEW: Walk softly with our valuable volunteers The county has put $1.2 million into its volunteer fire and rescue services in the past year. This money does need to be accounted for, but it would be a formidable accounting project to add up th...
You want the government to cut down on spending, be more efficient with what it does pay out. Well, to paraphrase the builders of the 2010 Census, this month it’s in your hands. Sometime this week ...
There are quite a few definitions for the word “fling.” Two that are relevant this week: to toss aside; or, a brief attempt or effort. Why are they relevant? Both definitions apply to Newberry’s ow...
In order to “leave no child behind” academically, it is essential that the vast majority of a struggling region’s adults be given an achievement boost too. That’s just one reason that this week’s n...
Thank you Circuit Judge Garrison Hill. Your “respectful” denial of three bond requests lets us all rest easier this weekend. Yes, all men are innocent until proven guilty, including the three curr...
Will the return of the General Assembly for the second half of the legislative session bring bold action tailored to our semi-desperate times, or small-time skirmishes over parochial matters? Histo...
Yes, South Carolina, and the South in general, has a long and bitter history when it comes to voting and the disenfranchisement of its citizens. Poll taxes, reading tests, and other practices serve...
The members of Newberry County Humane Society would like to remind all animal caregivers, that mosquito season is right around the corner, so please visit your local veternarian for the right heart...
Dear Editor: Contrary to a commonly held deception, I’m neither a rocket scientist or nuclear physicists. But while bright minds are still around let’s harness nuclear waste and use its power with...
Dear Editor; It need hardly be said to fully understand the conflict on interest when one auto company investigates another such as U.S.A. vs. Toyota. Fix for that is U.S.A. needs to get out of th...
For a year and more, Senate Republicans and conservative Democrats have blocked and delayed legislation that would benefit our state and country. Republicans have made it clear from the beginning t...
This year’s Winter Olympics have already snowballed into the death of one athlete, the worship of pagan gods, and the continuation of Adolf Hitler’s dreams. The Olympics are pagan. Any student of...
Letter to the Editor: Consumers are looking for more detailed information about the food they eat and the time is right for restaurants of all sizes to start providing nutrition information. As ob...
The response: Yes: 18 No: 12 ON The WEB: Yes: 97 No: 30 NOTABLE QUOTABLES: “Transportation by commuter train would be cheaper fare than the rising cost of gas to use your personal vehicle.” ...
The response: Just asking to get robbed: 14 Acting as those in a safe community should: 17 ON The WEB: Just asking to get robbed: 67 Acting as those in a safe community should: 18 NOTABLE QUO...
The response: Good timing for a fresh start: 13 Doomed to failure: 3 ON The WEB: Good timing for a fresh start: 33 Doomed to failure: 21 NOTABLE QUOTABLES: “I would normally say ‘doomed to f...
The Question: Should texting while driving be against the law? The response: Yes: 27 No: 1 NOTABLE QUOTABLES: “Yes, I have foolishly done it and there is no way to concentrate on the road and...
The response: Open late: 7 Workers go home: 35 ON THE WEB: Open late: 20 Workers go home: 137 NOTABLE QUOTABLES: “For workers to be able to go home and spend time with their family.” — Chr...
The response: Fake: 29 Real: 21 None: 4 NOTABLE QUOTABLES: “We are supposed to get a baby tree, decorate it and keep it inside until after christmas, then we are going to plant it in the yard ...
Willingham and Sons Building Supply and Septic Tanks Inc, our name has been associated with the Newberry Community since 1974. We strive everyday to provide quality products, dependable service,...
Palmetto Trailers of South Carolina is proud to offer quality merchandise for horse, rider and trailer.
Stock is arriving daily and you will find we carry both Western and English tack. If we hav...
A company that began three decades ago in a backyard in Silverstreet was voted as the best plumbing company in the county for the past three years.
Hazel Plumbing began in 1975 in Chuck Hazel’s ...