Newberry News

The Town of Whitmire will establish a special committee to discuss the future of Whitmire's recreation department as well as recreation needs, Mayor Billy Hollingsworth said Monday during a called meeting to discuss recreation.

Two random shootings within three days of one another and a house fire that was ruled accidental could be related to the July 20 shooting death of a 19-year-old Newberry man at a block party on Rikard School Road in Prosperity, according to local law enforcement.

The ambassadors Newberry Opera House gave tours to one of their biggest groups this past weekend: 150 members of the S.C. Young Farmer and Agribusiness Association who were on the 2014 South Carolina Young Farmer and Agribusiness Summer Tour.

We're fortunate in Newberry to have a vibrant small business community with a good mix of long-time and new entrepreneurs.

Here at your Chamber, we routinely ask ourselves and others what additional programs or events we can do to promote a positive business environment and to enhance the quality of life in Newberry County.

Retired Newberry Police Chief, Jackie Swindler Jr. was given a Certificate of Appreciation for his dedication to the City of Newberry and Newberry College.

When you think of writer's block, what is it exactly that first comes to mind? Personally, thinking back on the phrase takes me to middle school, which may be when I first heard or used the phrase.

Ashton Houghton, vice president of development for the Alzheimer's Association's South Carolina chapter, is passionate about the Ride to Remember and is hands-on with the event each year.

During Swift Strike III in the summer of 1963, soldiers stopped this car "in the vicinity of" Newberry.

Jeremy and Maggie Senn, seen here in a 1998 photograph, met through Salkehatchie and eventually were married as a relationship formed around Christian service became a covenant between man and wife.

A Newberry man who was shot during an incident at a weekend block party that resulted in the death of another man has been charged with the man's murder, according to the Newberry County Sheriff's Office.

The complainant told the officer that the three females all took and concealed merchandise on their person and in their handbags.

An early afternoon call on July 23 resulted in deputies and investigators responding to a home invasion that occurred on S.C. Highway 395 in Newberry.

The property located at 913 Cline St. in Newberry could soon be rezoned from R-6 Residential to Limited Industrial as discussed by the Planning Commission on Monday.

Jerry Chapman, Andrew King and Ty Ransdell stop for lunch on Friday. Ransdell helped provide lunch as did other staff from Springfield Place.

Buffy Summer, seen here in the Newberry Community Players 35th anniversary production, teamed up with her mother, Sue, to write the script for the Players' August 2014 production.

Ashton Houghton, vice president of development for the Alzheimer's Association's South Carolina chapter, is passionate about the Ride to Remember and is hands-on with the event each year.

A house fire took the life of a Winnsboro woman Friday night as well as injuring one man and destroying the home, which was located at 2051 Great North Road on Lake Wateree.

Genesis Studios was on location in Newberry last week, filming a commercial for the South Carolina Baptist Convention.

Clemson's highly regarded football recruiting class, ranked as high as No. 2 nationally, got even stronger Friday night with a commitment from defensive end Austin Bryant of Thomasville, Ga.