NEWS

NEWBERRY — Newberry College and the city and county of Newberry have planned a weekend on, not a weekend off, to celebrate the legacy of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

POSTPONED
Sunday, Jan. 19 | Community Service Project

Werts Cemetery, Morgan Street, Newberry

Werts Cemetery is a historically African American burial site in Newberry County. Due to segregation, this cemetery was the only available burial site for many African Americans outside of church graveyards. Over the years, the cemetery has fallen into disrepair. The Muller Center for Multicultural & Civic Engagement is partnering with Newberry College Athletics to host a cleanup event.
 

ON SCHEDULE
Monday, Jan. 20 | MLK March & Church Service

March begins: 9:15 a.m. at Miller Chapel AME Church, 500 Caldwell Street
Service: 10 a.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 1501 College Street