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Akron Student Takes Home National Advertising Award

July 16, 2026

A student from the University of Akron has earned a top national prize in advertising, capturing attention at a major industry gathering. Quinn Smith, studying art at the Myers School of Art, received a National Silver ADDY for his “Keep It Separate” campaign, which blends multiple media forms into

education

Small-town teacher builds futures and cooks dreams

April 15, 2026

Newberry High’s special education room feels like a gym for life skills rather than just a classroom. Students here practice grocery lists, job interviews, and problem-solving instead of just reading from textbooks. One teenager sums it up this way: “She’s not just a teacher—she’s a coach for the ga

sports

New Faces, New Roles: UVA Football Shakes Up Coaching Staff

February 13, 2026

UVA Football is making some big moves! Coach Tony Elliott just announced some new roles for his team. ShaDon Brown is now the cornerbacks coach, and Joey Orck is taking over as the offensive line coach. Elliott is pretty happy about this. He thinks it shows that the program is all about helping both

sports

Winter Sports Stars Shine Bright in South Shore

January 6, 2026

The winter sports season is heating up in South Shore, with athletes from various high schools making their mark. The focus is on the standout performers in boys and girls basketball, hockey, wrestling, gymnastics, indoor track, and swimming/diving. These athletes are pushing their limits as they ai

business

A Chinese Tech Giant Expands Its Reach: Newberry Bakers Joins the Portfolio

January 3, 2026

In a surprising move, a Chinese tech company has just added a U. S. bakery to its growing collection of businesses. Dajialai Digital Technology Group Co. , Ltd. has taken control of Newberry Specialty Bakers, Inc. This deal is part of a bigger plan by Dajialai to build a large network of companies u

entertainment

Holiday Fun in Gainesville and Alachua County

December 11, 2025

Gainesville and Alachua County are buzzing with holiday excitement this December. The Dance Alive National Ballet is bringing "The Nutcracker" to life, with performances in Gainesville and Ocala. The show includes special events like "Magic of Nutcracker" for children with special needs and "Class W

weather

When to Sound the Alarm: A Local Sheriff's Tornado Siren Choice

November 11, 2025

In Newberry County, Sheriff Lee Foster made a call that sparked debate. He chose to set off tornado sirens on a stormy Saturday night, even though the National Weather Service hadn't issued a tornado warning. This decision came after heavy rain and hail hit the area around 6 p. m. Judy Wicker was c

health

Florida's Vaccine Rule Change: What You Need to Know

September 8, 2025

Florida is making a big change to its school vaccine rules. Starting soon, kids won't have to get shots for chickenpox and a few other illnesses to go to school. But this change won't happen right away. It will take about 90 days to go into effect. This move is a big deal because it goes against wh

crime

South Carolina Counties Step Up Against Hate Crimes

July 11, 2025

South Carolina is one of only two states in the U. S. without a hate crime law. This is a big problem. But some counties are not waiting for the state to act. They are taking action themselves. Richland County made history last month. It became the first county in South Carolina to pass a hate crime

weather

Stormy Night Ahead for South Carolina

June 8, 2025

The National Weather Service has issued a stern warning. A severe thunderstorm warning has been extended for Orangeburg County and parts of two other counties. This warning, initially set to end at 10 p. m. , is now active until 10:45 p. m. It covers Orangeburg, southern Calhoun, and southwestern Cl