Readers give reporters strength to go on

By William Diem So far this year, 50 journalists have been killed and 488 are in jails around the world, according to the Reporters Sans Frontiers (RSF), an association of journalists. In response, news organizations like Agence France Press (AFP) mandate safety...

Local newspapers keep communities strong

By Dean Ridings America’s Newspapers Strong communities don’t just happen. They rely on connection—residents knowing what’s going on, businesses reaching the customers who keep them open, and citizens having the facts to make good decisions. Local newspapers provide...

Postal service struggles impact Newberry News delivery times

By Carol Stiffler At 8 o’clock every Wednesday morning, we bring hundreds of copies of the latest Newberry News right to the Newberry post office. The papers are addressed, labeled, and sorted – ready to begin their treks to subscribers near and far. They leave...

A semester as a cub reporter

By Claire Oven At the start of my second semester of my senior year, I decided to take an internship position at the Newberry News. I had reached my limit in college classes I’m allowed to take and had a load of free hours that I needed to fill. Being that I plan on...

Behold, Hamster-gate

By Carol Stiffler Interested in a hamster? Email nbynews@mynewberrynews.com. Our newsroom looks a bit like a zoo right now. We’ve got the resident cats, Toby and Agnes, and sometimes the giant goldendoodle, Jake. For a while now, we’ve also had Hammy and Sammy, a pair...