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Equal justice
I notice on your front page you have a lady that has been convicted for embezzlement. Are you aware that here in Columbia/Lexington area it is perfectly permissible for a bribe taking attorney general who is supposed to be the chief law enforcement officer to use their office to attack a citizen that made the mistake of assuming surely the AG was a person of integrity. Then it is revealed as the truth rolls out McMaster had long sold his in...
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Whitmire Wolverines 2011-12 athletic awards
Volleyball All- Region – Mikaela Malpass Most Improved – Katie VanTassel MVP – Mikaela Malpass Varsity Girls Basketball All-Region – Alana Pitts Best Defense – Alana Pitts Hustle Award – Rebecca Glymph Most Improved – Shimia Hunter MVP – Alana Pitts Girls Tennis All-Region – Bethany Cromer Most Improved – Mackenzie Reel MVP – Bethany Cromer J.V. Baseball MVP – Toby Wilbanks Varsity Baseball All-Re...
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Words of wisdom for grads
(Wherever you are in life’s journey, Newberry whispers linger long and sweet. Since this column was written for graduates several years ago, my Aunt “EJ” has returned home. If you have the opportunity, please let her know how grateful we are for her presence among us again. We give a hearty welcome to all who call Newberry home, and we offer hearty best wishes to those who are leaving home in the fall to pursue education and career goals. We ...
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De stress yourself
Stress is a fact of life; it doesn’t have to be a way of life. We are in the age of materialism with the two career couples working and bringing up children. More single parents exist than ever before. Change is constantly swirling around us - at work, home and in society. Cities are bigger, faster and more unsafe. And it seems stress is here to stay - in a big way. People are expected to do more, with less, in less time. This week, M...
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Yummy, magenta beets
I walked into my office and there was a box of beets waiting for me. One of my friends had kindly blessed me with the abundance from her garden. I couldn’t wait to get the magenta colored veggies home so I could transform them into a dinner side dish. Unadorned beets have a basic, earthy flavor. Additions such as sugar, butter, vinegar, or even citrus perk up the flavor considerably. It’s amazing how delicious beets become when they a...
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VA to hire more mental health staff
Va mental health care update: The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to hire 1,900 new mental health staffers to deal with gaps in existing psychiatric care and to prepare the agency for next wave of veterans returning home from war. Veterans groups hailed the news as a much-needed move to cut down on wait times for mental health care. But they also questioned whether filling the positions can be done, given the nationwide shortage of tho...
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Gay marriage solution
Dear Editor: A solution to gay marriage nonsense is to get government entirely out of marriage. Jim Livingston, Newberry
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A mother’s love is special
A mother’s love is a special love, and it’s different than any other love. We are to honor our mothers each day of the year, not just the date that is set aside that they call Mother’s Day. Even though we might not understand the way they feel about certain things, we are to still respect them and let them know how much love we have for them. A mother wants only the best for her children. That doesn’t always mean the best of everything,...
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Newberry visitors like smiles
The Visitors Center, here at the Newberry County Chamber of Commerce, has many visitors all year long. However this time of year is special. In the last week, we have had folks from as far away as Domite, Germany; Yorkshire, England and Queensland, Australia. We also had the privilege of meeting guests from California, Utah, Minnesota, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Virginia and Illinois. During these visits, our guests could not seem to stop...
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Poll question
Last week’s results: Should Newberry County build a speculative building to promote economic development? YES 25 NO 78 This week’s question: Do you support Sunday alcohol sales at restaurants in the City of Newberry? YES NO
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Girls and Pearls night out
Ladies, Mother’s Day kicks off National Women’s Health Week. The week long health observance is coordinated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and runs from May 13 through May 19 this year. National Women’s Health Week encourages women to make their mental and physical health a top priority. The following steps are offered to women as ways to improve their health and lower their risks of certain diseases: Receive regula...
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Build a better body and brain
What do walking out your front door, hitting the pillow, and eating all have in common? Improving your health is just a matter of making the right decisions. “The most perfect mechanism ever designed and made is the marvelous mind and body that is man”— Henry Armstrong. Like any machine, the human mind and body must be maintained to function properly. In fact, a healthy mind can only be built by building a healthy body. The purpose of N...
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Election update on ballot changes
Statewide news stories and debates in the Senate have recently revolved around many candidates from the Republican and Democratic parties being removed from June 12 primary ballots. The reason for this is improper candidate filings. These major problems have arisen because many candidates filed their Statement of Economic Interest forms on the South Carolina Ethics Commission website, and many others filed late. There has been some confusio...
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Getting ready for preserving the harvest
More people than ever are planting gardens. The extension office phone rings on a regular basis with gardening questions as well as canning questions. There are plenty of pre-garden harvest duties that should be attended to prior to the arrival of the first tomatoes, green beans and squash. Now is the time to start making room in the freezer. The last of the frozen vegetables and fruits from last year should be used up in the next few w...
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Agent Orange Act helps veterans, other updates
NDAA 2013: In late April there was a focus on next year’s National Defense Authorization Act in both the House and Senate Armed Services Committees. In the House the HASC’s personnel subcommittee marked up the FY 2013 NDAA bill H.R. 4310 and sent it on to the full committee for their consideration. The mark-up did not include any of the Pentagon’s proposals to increase TRICARE enrollment fees in TRICARE Prime, or creating yearly enrollment ...
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