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The fiber that binds | Newberry Observer
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The fiber that binds | Newberry Observer

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Cotton is a popular textile fiber touted as being eco-friendly since it is derived from a sustainable plant. It is widely recognized for its use in the making of fabrics for clothing, sheets and towels. Surprisingly, it is also present in U.S. currency, rope, paper, cooking oil, livestock feed and some fuels. Despite its usefulness,…

The bitter side of chocolate – Newberry Observer
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The bitter side of chocolate – Newberry Observer

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Chocolate is often hailed as an aphrodisiac and Americans seem to have quite the love affair with the sweet confection in all its forms. Charles M. Schulz best summed up America’s love of chocolate when he said, “all you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” Chocolate originated in Central…

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month – Newberry Observer
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January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month – Newberry Observer

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January is recognized as slavery and national human trafficking awareness month. Despite the emphasis on national awareness and that slavery was officially abolished in 1865, via the passage of the 13th Amendment, many Americans are often unaware of what it is and are shocked to find that human trafficking, also known as modern-day slavery, is…

Charleston business 2nd in SC to be fined this month for child labor violations
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Charleston business 2nd in SC to be fined this month for child labor violations

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The U.S. Department of Labor is cracking down on South Carolina businesses that employ minors, assessing penalties for violations of child labor laws. A West Ashley trampoline park was the latest fined by the agency after it discovered that minor employees worked more hours than permitted under federal law. A Charleston-area trampoline park and other…

Satanic Panic in Missouri: It never really left
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Satanic Panic in Missouri: It never really left

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Editor’s note: Satanic Ritual Abuse is real. This article is here for your reference. ST. LOUIS – The 1980s and 1990s mark an era of “Satanic Panic” in American history. This article defines “Satanic Panic” as a phenomena that overtook society when satanic abuse against children and other members of society was introduced. Teachers, government…

Newberry County man charged with 10 counts of human trafficking, possession of a firearm, and other offenses
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Newberry County man charged with 10 counts of human trafficking, possession of a firearm, and other offenses

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – A grand jury has charged a Newberry County man with multiple charges including felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, human trafficking conspiracy, multiple counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud, & coercion, multiple counts of witness tampering. Officials said Eric “E Dolla” Jones has been charged along with his…

The 1987 Murder Of A Teen Who Was Allegedly Offered Up As A Sacrifice To Satan
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The 1987 Murder Of A Teen Who Was Allegedly Offered Up As A Sacrifice To Satan

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Editor’s note: Satanic Ritual Abuse is real (read more in the Knowledge Vault here). Satanic Panic is also real (read more in the Knowledge Vault here). This article is supplied here for you to learn more about the topic and how it is handled in media. Perform your own research and come to your own…

Gainesville Police: Two men charged with human trafficking at group home
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Gainesville Police: Two men charged with human trafficking at group home

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Two men were charged with human trafficking at a group home on Tuesday after the victim was able to alert staff at the local library branch, court records show. Charged in the case are Justin Terrel Hoyt, 25, of Newberry, and Kevarius Nyrtell King, 20, of Gainesville. A report from the Gainesville Police Department states…