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City Council approves Accommodations Tax funding
NEWBERRY – Newberry City Council approved the recommendations of the Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee during their meeting on Tuesday. Motion to approve the recommendations was made by Councilperson Lemont Glasgow and seconded by Councilperson Jackie Holmes. Each year, the City of Newberry advertises through various platforms that their application...
Have Your Say on Little Mountain's Budget: Public Hearing Set for May 21 at Derrick Community Center
Public Hearing for Adoption of 2024-2025 Budget The Town of Little Mountain will hold a public hearing at the Derrick Community Center at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, for the 1st reading of the 2024-2025 operating budget. The total revenues and expenditures for the 2023-24 operating budget was $165,400. The proposed total projected revenues and expenditures for fiscal year 2024-2025 are $168,100. The current millage for taxes collected by Newberry County is 52.07 mills. The estimated millage necessary for the 2024-2025 budget is 54.22 mills.Visit here for more details.
What's New with Laurens County Libraries?
Latest Developments in Laurens County Libraries New Library Breaks Ground: Clinton, SC, has begun construction on a new $4.3 million library, replacing a temporary facility used for over 20 years. Facility Details: Funded by the county's 2020 capital project sales tax, the new library will feature dedicated spaces for different age groups, readers, study rooms, a large meeting room, and outdoor areas. Community Impact: The library aims to support locals seeking jobs by providing resources for resume building and job applications. Construction Timeline: The construction of the new Clinton Regional Library is expected to take about one year. Once open, it will serve as a crucial resource for Laurens County, offering various services and facilities to meet community needs.
Historic Boland House revitalized as community hub
LITTLE MOUNTAIN, S.C. — For the past five months, locals in Little Mountain, Newberry County, have been enjoying a new community space, the Boland House, which has existed since the 1840s. Co-owner Mark Watkins said it was a lengthy process to re-furbish the home, keeping lots of its historical...
What's SC's Top Charming Town?
The top charming town in South Carolina is Newberry. It is recognized as the most charming small town in the state according to Travel Alot, which highlights Newberry's friendly locals, world-class dining, historic Opera House, and captivating architecture. Newberry is also featured in a comprehensive list of charming towns in South Carolina for its unique winery experience where rocking chairs replace regular chairs. Additionally, Reader's Digest lists Beaufort as a charming town but also describes Newberry as a "must-see spot" in South Carolina, noting its winery, architecture, and history. In summary, Newberry stands out as the top charming town in South Carolina due to its warm residents, unique winery, and well-preserved historic buildings and architecture. While Beaufort is also noted, Newberry is the preferred choice based on the sources reviewed.
Tornado paralyzes Newberry: 40 years later
NEWBERRY — On March 28, Newberry saw the 40 year anniversary of one of the worst natural disasters to pass through the town, county, and Carolinas as a whole. “There was a tremendously dark cloud in the west, it was about darkest a cloud I’d ever seen,” said Sheriff Lee Foster. “All we knew was that there was going to be some unsettling weather coming through.”
I-26 reopens early
NEWBERRY COUNTY — The South Carolina Department of Transportation has lifted lane closures on Interstate 26 eastbound following construction work on two bridges that was completed 12 days ahead of schedule. On April 15, SCDOT had reduced traffic to one lane in the eastbound direction at mile marker 65...
Here's why Chapin residents are upset about state funds they had the chance to get
CHAPIN, S.C. — Some residents in Chapin have been expressing concerns about Lexington County emergency services for the past few years. A state lawmaker stepped in to help, but now it seems that didn't work, leaving many with mixed emotions. A proposed new ambulance for Chapin with a total...
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