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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...
New water treatment plant coming to Saluda
SALUDA, S.C. — Saluda County is breaking ground on a new wastewater treatment plant that will help ensure community members in the area have clean water and reliable sewer systems. "This will expand our facilities, allow us to bring about 80% of the flow here into Saluda,” Jason Fell...
Assisted-living facility fire in Lexington County impacts several residents; no injuries reported, officials say
BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, S.C. — Authorities say a Saturday afternoon fire has impacted several residents at an assisted living facility in Batesburg-Leesville. Police Chief Darren Amick, who spoke with fire officials at the scene, said the fire happened at Generations of Batesburg at 111 Generations Boulevard. Amick said the fire call came in around 5:20 p.m. and involved the "Gen Two" building at the facility. Crews responded to the fire and had it under control around 6:10 p.m.
S.C. Clay Conference described as record-breaking year
NEWBERRY – The eighth annual South Carolina Clay Conference held in February was a record-breaking year, Director of Programming Marquerite Palmer shared with City Council on Tuesday. Palmer described this year’s event as the most successful conference so far with 91 registered to attend the conference with a waiting...
Local Residents Invited to First-Ever Newberry Fest at Newberry Library on July 20, 2024
The Newberry library is hosting its first Newberry Fest on Saturday, July 20, 2024. The event aims to attract both long-time supporters and newcomers. The day will feature talks by Newberry curators, researchers, and community partners, all designed to help visitors understand the library's resources. The day will start with a Newberry 101 session, where librarians will offer research tips.
Batesburg-Leesville African American Hall of Fame names third class of inductees
BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, S.C. — A few Lexington County residents were inducted into the Batesburg Leesville African American Hall of Fame on Saturday night. These individuals were recognized for their significant impact on the town and beyond, helping shape its culture and identity. News19 spoke with two of these inductees. "I...
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