The always essential but traditionally undervalued group has become esteemed like never before in recent months.

It remains unclear who gave the order to only allow defendants and litigators into the courtrooms, though a sign posted on the door of each one declared it was “for public safety reasons.”

The state’s closed primary system means only those registered as either Democrats or Republicans can vote for someone to be their political party’s nominee.

Newberry’s 2019 class of 154 had a 100% graduation rate – the first for one of the county’s seven public high schools and higher than the statewide rate of 87%.