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City of Newberry hires new City Manager
NEWBERRY — At a special called meeting of City Council on Tuesday evening, April 30, Jason Taylor, of Winnsboro, SC, was unanimously selected as the new City Manager for the City of Newberry. Taylor will begin his duties on July 1. The City Council has authorized Mayor Foster Senn to finalize the terms of an employment agreement.
Fishing day at Hidden Lake
NEWBERRY — Newberry Veterans Affairs recently teamed up with the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) S.C. Wheelin’ Sportsman to host a fishing day at Hidden Lake at the Newberry Recreation Complex, in the City of Newberry. “This fishing event was a way to pay tribute to the families...
Saluda County Probate Court Closure on May 17 for Staff Seminar
We hereby notify the public that the Probate Court will be closed on Friday, May 17, 2024 due to a Judge and Staff Seminar in Columbia, S.C. Please call our office to schedule any necessary appointments at 445-4500 ext. 2220. We are sorry for any inconvenience. Brenda S. Griffith Probate Judge/Saluda CountyVisit here for more details.
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...
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.
Rock quarry proposed for Edgefield County
EDGEFIELD COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) –- A rock quarry could be headed to southwestern Edgefield County, but not everybody is happy about it. “This is a rural road, this not a commercial road. The industrial area is out on 25 and they have zoning over there,” Edgefield County resident John Hudson said. The proposed rock quarry […]
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.”
South Carolina assisted living facility residents receive dozens of donations after fire
BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, S.C. — The Batesburg-Leesville community has come out in force to support residents impacted by a recent fire at an assisted living facility. Just one week ago, a section of the Generations of Batesburg-Leesville facility caught fire. First responders said there were no serious injuries, and all 52 people there escaped safely. However, the fire impacted 17 units at the facility and 21 women were displaced.
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