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Tensions flare during Newberry City Commission meeting over charter school fight

WUFT | By Matthew Cupelli

Published August 29, 2024 at 8:30 AM EDT

There was a heated argument during a Newberry City Commission meeting on Monday. The tensions arose in part over charter schools.

Below, watch the full exchange between Commissioner Mark Clark and resident Brandy Oldman.

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Matthew Cupelli

Matthew is a reporter for WUFT News who can be reached by calling 352-392-6397 or emailing news@wuft.org.

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