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Newberry, South Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good day Newberry! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will Newberry County greenlight the controversial AI data center tonight?
  • How Newberry College’s new wrestling staff could reshape women’s athletics

Also on today's calendar: Juneteenth.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunny and comfortable, with a high of 81 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 86, low: 58. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 88 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Newberry County Council to vote on proposed AI data center development (wltx.com) — Newberry County Council is voting today on a land deal that could bring a large AI data center near Mid-Carolina Commerce Park, potentially reshaping the county’s economy and resource use. Residents are sharply divided, raising concerns about heavy water and power demands while officials also weigh a temporary moratorium on future data center proposals.
   

• Newberry College Names Cy Wainwright Permanent Head Women's Wrestling Coach (nwcaonline.com) — Newberry College has officially promoted Cy Wainwright to permanent head coach of the women’s wrestling team and hired Jacob Brasseur as associate head coach, signaling long-term investment in the program. Wainwright’s deep ties to Newberry and Brasseur’s experience growing women’s wrestling in South Carolina aim to strengthen opportunities for local student‑athletes on and off the mat.
   

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  • We are kicking off June webinars with Homeownership Month on June 3rd at 10:30 AM.
    Register for your choice of topic on our presentations page: https://consumer.sc.gov/upcoming-presentationswebinars June 3: Homeownership Month. … (Nextdoor )
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🗞 Nearby News

Chapin

  • Lawn Disease Prevention Puts Sparta Lawn Care In Seasonal Focus (kdhnews.com)
  • Learn about Lake Murray's history at Lexington County Library series (wltx.com)
  • Students earn college certificates (thelakemurraynews.net)

Clinton

  • Guided Tours of Laurens County Revolutionary War Battlefields Set for June 6 (whosonthemove.com)
  • Thornwell Launches Summer Meal Program June 1; Expands with TWO Mobile Pickup Locations Beginning June 9 (whosonthemove.com)

Ok Newberry! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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