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BREAKING NEWS
Tragic Accident Claims Life of Pedestrian on I-26
News Summary A tragic accident on I-26 East in Newberry County, South Carolina resulted in the death of a pedestrian. The individual was struck by a pickup truck while walking...
Coaching Changes for the South Carolina State Bulldogs
News Summary The South Carolina State Bulldogs are on the lookout for a new offensive line coach following Na’Shon Goddard’s departure to the University of West Georgia. Goddard’s seven-year tenure...
Newberry Bulldogs Secure Another Basketball Win
News Summary The Newberry Bulldogs celebrated a thrilling 48-38 victory over Silver Bluff on January 31st, marking their second consecutive win. The high school basketball team showcased strong plays, especially...
Newberry, South Carolina: America’s Most Charming Small Town
News Summary Newberry, South Carolina, has earned a spot on HGTV’s list of America’s Most Charming Small Towns, thanks to its rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant community. This 236-year-old...
Newberry County Man Indicted for Shooting Law Enforcement K9
News Summary A man from Newberry County has been indicted for the fatal shooting of K9 Agent Coba during an attempted arrest. James Robert Peterson faces serious charges including being...
New Beginnings in Newberry: Resolutions and Baking Dreams
News Summary Newberry is embracing the new year with residents making resolutions centered around health and culinary delights. Jase Graves approaches his resolutions with humor while focused on mental health....
Tragic Accident in Lexington County Claims Life of Local Man
News Summary A tragic single-vehicle crash in Lexington County on January 31, 2025, resulted in the death of 37-year-old Christopher Lee Morris. The vehicle veered off the road, hitting multiple...
Santee Cooper’s Ambitious Plans to Revive VC Summer Nuclear Project
News Summary Santee Cooper is seeking to revive the long-abandoned VC Summer nuclear project in South Carolina, with a focus on completing two unfinished reactors. With rising energy demands and...
South Carolina Attorney General Advocates for Immigration Enforcement
News Summary South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson raises alarms over illegal immigration, urging county sheriffs to collaborate with federal authorities. Focusing on the troubled 287(g) program, Wilson seeks improvements...
BUSINESS
Road Improvements and New Businesses in Newberry, SC
News Summary Newberry, SC, is on the rise with newly repaved roads and exciting new businesses. The South Carolina Department of Transportation is enhancing key roadways, and new restaurants and...
Chapin Welcomes a New Ice Cream Shop: Sweet Izzy’s
News Summary Sweet Izzy’s Ice Cream Shop is set to open in Chapin, South Carolina later this fall. Offering 32 premium flavors, including creative milkshakes and gluten-free options, this family-owned...
Nomad Cafe Co. Relocates to New Augusta Highway Location
News Summary Nomad Cafe Co. is making a move from its previous spot near Lake Murray to a new location on Augusta Highway, just a mile from Lexington High School....
New Provost Appointed at Presbyterian College
News Summary Presbyterian College announces the appointment of Dr. Erin McAdams as the new provost and vice president of academic affairs. After serving as interim provost, Dr. McAdams brings a...
Events/What's Happening
Newberry College Wrestling Team Launches Pin Pool Campaign
News Summary The Newberry College Men’s Wrestling Team is initiating a Pin Pool Campaign to engage supporters and enhance the program for the upcoming 2024-2025 season. Fans can contribute and...
Revamping Community Spirits: Presbyterian College Launches Scholarship Program
News Summary Presbyterian College in Laurens County has introduced the Laurens County Service Scholars Program, offering a $30,000 annual scholarship to local residents who commit to community service. The program...
Mycheal Wallace Commits to Newberry College Football Team
News Summary Mycheal Wallace, a standout defensive lineman from Kingstree High School, signed his letter of intent to join Newberry College’s football team. The signing ceremony was celebrated by friends,...
Presbyterian College Celebrates Black History Month
News Summary Presbyterian College in Clinton, South Carolina, is set to celebrate Black History Month with a series of engaging events focused on the theme of ‘African Americans and Labor.’...
Third Annual Ritz Fest Set for Newberry
News Summary Get ready for the Third Annual Ritz Fest in Newberry on January 31 and February 1, 2024. This festival at the Ritz Theatre aims to promote mental health...
Community Set to Remember Dorethea Jones Curry in Tribute
News Summary The Newberry community will gather on February 1, 2025, to honor the life of Dorethea Jones Curry, who passed away on January 20. Funeral services will be held...
Newberry Honors Local Athletes at Annual Touchdown Club Banquet
News Summary The Newberry County Touchdown Club held its annual banquet at Central United Methodist Church, celebrating the achievements of local high school and college athletes. Guest speaker Joe Walker...
Newberry Academy Eagles Extend Winning Streak to Four Games
News Summary The Newberry Academy varsity boys’ basketball team has achieved a four-game winning streak after their latest victory against Greenwood Christian during the SCISA Challenge. With a season record...
Newberry Bulldogs Face Tough Defeat Against Irmo
News Summary The Newberry Bulldogs varsity basketball team struggled in their match against the Irmo Yellow Jackets, suffering a significant defeat with a final score of 73-37. This loss leaves...
CRIME
Tragic Accident Claims Life of Pedestrian on I-26
News Summary A tragic accident on I-26 East in Newberry County, South Carolina resulted in the death of a pedestrian. The individual was struck by a pickup truck while walking...
Newberry County Man Indicted for Shooting Law Enforcement K9
News Summary A man from Newberry County has been indicted for the fatal shooting of K9 Agent Coba during an attempted arrest. James Robert Peterson faces serious charges including being...
South Carolina Attorney General Advocates for Immigration Enforcement
News Summary South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson raises alarms over illegal immigration, urging county sheriffs to collaborate with federal authorities. Focusing on the troubled 287(g) program, Wilson seeks improvements...
Two Alarming Fire Incidents in Newberry County, S.C.
News Summary Recently, Newberry County faced two alarming fire incidents, one being a brush fire that threatened no structures, and another tragic structure fire in Silverstreet that resulted in a...
School Bus Collision in Newberry County Leaves Several Injured
News Summary A school bus accident in Newberry County, South Carolina, resulted in 21 students and 2 adults receiving medical attention after a collision with an 18-wheeler. The incident, which...
Tragic Accident in Newberry County Claims Life of Pedestrian
News Summary A pedestrian was struck and killed by a 2019 Hyundai SUV in Newberry County, SC, on Wilson Road near Wise Street. The incident, reported at about 6:10 p.m.,...
POLITICS
Newberry, South Carolina: America’s Most Charming Small Town
News Summary Newberry, South Carolina, has earned a spot on HGTV’s list of America’s Most Charming Small Towns, thanks to its rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant community. This 236-year-old...
Santee Cooper’s Ambitious Plans to Revive VC Summer Nuclear Project
News Summary Santee Cooper is seeking to revive the long-abandoned VC Summer nuclear project in South Carolina, with a focus on completing two unfinished reactors. With rising energy demands and...
South Carolina Attorney General Advocates for Immigration Enforcement
News Summary South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson raises alarms over illegal immigration, urging county sheriffs to collaborate with federal authorities. Focusing on the troubled 287(g) program, Wilson seeks improvements...
South Carolina’s Nuclear Expansion Faces Renewed Interest
News Summary As energy demand increases in South Carolina, discussions about reviving the stalled V.C. Summer nuclear expansion project have gained traction. Governor Henry McMaster supports exploring the possibility of...
Governor McMaster Advocates for VC Summer Nuclear Revival
News Summary In his State of the State address on January 29, 2025, Governor Henry McMaster unveiled an ambitious energy vision for South Carolina, focusing on reviving the VC Summer...
Governor McMaster Highlights Economic Growth and Future Plans
News Summary In his State of the State address on January 29, 2025, Governor McMaster detailed South Carolina’s economic achievements, including a $1.8 billion budget surplus and significant job creation....
Chapin Residents Concerned Over New Home Development
News Summary Residents of Chapin express their concerns regarding a proposed development of 106 new homes between Forty Love Road and Island Trail. Community member Alex Dial has started a...
Chapin’s New Construction Guidelines for a Cohesive Look
News Summary Chapin has implemented new construction guidelines aimed at enhancing the town’s aesthetics. The regulations require 75% of building facades to be brick in the downtown area and along...
Chapin Introduces New Impact Fees for Water Management
News Summary The Chapin Town Council has implemented new impact fees to manage the growing water demand in the lakeside community. Set at $7.17 per gallon for new residential units,...
SPORTS
Mycheal Wallace Commits to Newberry College Football Team
News Summary Mycheal Wallace, a standout defensive lineman from Kingstree High School, signed his letter of intent to join Newberry College’s football team. The signing ceremony was celebrated by friends,...
Newberry Honors Local Athletes at Annual Touchdown Club Banquet
News Summary The Newberry County Touchdown Club held its annual banquet at Central United Methodist Church, celebrating the achievements of local high school and college athletes. Guest speaker Joe Walker...
Newberry Academy Eagles Extend Winning Streak to Four Games
News Summary The Newberry Academy varsity boys’ basketball team has achieved a four-game winning streak after their latest victory against Greenwood Christian during the SCISA Challenge. With a season record...
Newberry Bulldogs Face Tough Defeat Against Irmo
News Summary The Newberry Bulldogs varsity basketball team struggled in their match against the Irmo Yellow Jackets, suffering a significant defeat with a final score of 73-37. This loss leaves...
Sporting Unity in Los Angeles Amid Wildfire Crisis
Sporting Unity in Los Angeles Amid Wildfire Crisis Los Angeles, the City of Angels, is showing its true colors as all twelve professional sports teams in the area come together...
Los Angeles Rams Overcome Wildfire Chaos to Defeat Vikings 27-9 in Playoff Showdown
Los Angeles Rams Stun the Vikings Amid Wildfire Chaos Los Angeles is buzzing, and not just because the city is living through some seriously scary times with wildfires raging nearby....
Tragic Bus Accident in Pauri Garhwal Claims Six Lives, Leaves Many Injured
Pauri Garhwal: Tragedy Strikes as Bus Plummets into Gorge On a quiet Sunday evening in the Dahalchauri area of Pauri Garhwal district, a heartbreaking incident shattered the peace. A bus,...
Blue Jays Secure $28.5 Million Deal with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Avoiding Arbitration Drama
Toronto, Canada: Blue Jays Swing for the Fences in Arbitration Deals Hey there, baseball fans! It looks like Toronto is making headlines again, this time with some exciting news straight...
UFC Set to Deliver Thrilling Fight Night in Inglewood, California on January 18, 2025
Inglewood, California: Fight Fans, Get Excited! Hey there, fight fans! Grab your snacks and settle in because the UFC is bringing the heat to the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California...
