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07/01/2025

Anderson Named Interim Superintendent

Newberry, SC

For immediate release –

On June 30, 2025, the Board of Trustees for Newberry County School District met during a special called meeting and unanimously voted to appoint Dr. Chan Anderson as Interim Superintendent. Mrs. Lucy Anne Meetze, Board Chair, stated, “the Board is pleased to welcome Dr. Anderson to Newberry County as our Interim Superintendent. His previous leadership experience will be invaluable as we transition and embark on a new school year. We trust that SDNC will continue on our path to success, and we anticipate great things under his direction. It is critical that we have a steady hand guiding us, and we look forward to collaborating with Dr. Anderson in the coming months as we seek to fill the Superintendent position permanently.”

Dr. Anderson commented, “I am humbled at the opportunity to step in and lead at such a crucial time. I am equally excited to meet our wonderful students, families, educators, leaders and Newberry Community. Thank you to Board Chair Meetze and the entire School Board for the vote of confidence in my leadership and for welcoming me into the Newberry School District Family.”

Dr. Anderson most recently served as Superintendent in Chesterfield County School District, where he was named Interim Superintendent before filling the role permanently. On June 23, SDNC’s Board hired the South Carolina School Boards Association to conduct a search for a permanent Superintendent.

06/30/2025

Newberry County School Board has entered into an agreement with Dr Chandor Anderson to serve as interim Superintendent. More details Tuesday morning on WKDK.

06/16/2025

A scene from the classic 1975 movie “JAWS” just before the boy Alex Kintner met his demise. Recenty we were able to talk to the actor who portrayed Alex Kintner, Jeff Voorhees, who still lives in the Martha’s Vineyard area. Hear that interview and other special audio related to “JAWS” this Friday, June 20, during the Coffee Hour on WKDK! “JAWS” was released in theaters on June 20, 1975…50 years ago!

06/11/2025

If you missed our interview with Freddie McClendon that aired this morning during the Coffee Hour, you can check it out here! And don’t miss Freddie’s show on June 21 at the Newberry Opera House!

Listen to FREDDIE MCCLENDON INTERVIEW by WKDK on

06/10/2025

Tune in to our interview with Greenwood’s Freddie McClendon tomorrow (Tuesday) morning shortly after 9 am on 101.7 FM, wkdk.com, or our WKDK app! Hear him talk about his emotional American Idol audition and his upcoming performance at The Newberry Opera House! Freddie McClendon Music

06/08/2025

In addition to other damages around the county, the storm knocked out our AM transmitter last night. So we are currently running solely on FM at 101.7, and also via our streaming capabilities at www.wkdk.com and our new app too. We hope to have this issue fixed by the first of the week. In the meantime THANKS for your patience!

For over 75 years, WKDK continues to be “Newberry’s County’s Voice”…broadcasting on air at AM 1240 and now at 101.7 FM too!

06/05/2025

Look who stopped by the station this afternoon for an interview and also to sing us some songs with a couple of his great bandmates! Don’t miss the Freddie McClendon show at the Newberry Opera House on June 21! And hear our interview with him (and some of his music too) next week on WKDK!

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06/03/2025

A reminder to call in your JAWS memory by this Friday, June 6! Include at least your first name with your voicemail. We are putting together a special JAWS 50th Anniversary Coffee Hour and we want to include YOUR memory! Call 803.638.3262! (Everyone who leaves their memory has a chance to win a Commemorative JAWS Martha’s Vineyard book…that every JAWS fan will love!)

06/03/2025