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Newberry County, SC
1 day 5 hours ago
In honor of Veterans Day, Newberry County Government offices will be closed today, November 11, 2025. This includes all Recycling Centers and the Transfer Station.
Thank you to all those who served and continue to serve!
Thank you to all those who served and continue to serve!
Newberry County, SC
2 days 1 hour ago
Happy 250th Birthday to the United States Marine Corps!
In honor of the 250th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps, Newberry County and the City of Newberry came together to celebrate this historic milestone with a joint Proclamation.
During a Wreath-Laying Ceremony in Memorial Park on November 9, 2025, Chairman Robert Shealy and Mayor Foster Senn presented the proclamation to Colonel John D. Favors USMC (Ret.) and Colonel Rose Marie Favors USMC (Ret.).
The ceremony not only honored the Marine Corps’ 250 years of service but also recognized Newberry’s lasting ties to Marine history — including the SS Newberry Victory and USS Newberry (APA 158).
The proclamation reads as follows:
"WHEREAS, on November 10, 1775, a group of men gathered in Philadelphia and formed the Corps of Marines, and from that moment for 250 years, the Marines have remained at the center of the nation’s defense,
"WHEREAS, the United States Marine Corps have fought on distant shores and in battles, earning a reputation for discipline, toughness and valor, and every generation has proved worthy of the title Marine, securing liberty, defending allies and carrying forward the promise of a free nation,
"WHEREAS, we remember and honor the bravery of US Marines and American servicemen across the 250 years at places like Guadalcanal, Khe Sahn, Fallujah and Beirut,
"WHEREAS, we are proud of the sons and daughters of Newberry County who have fought in the US Marine Corps and in the US Navy for generations in the nation’s history, displaying the values of honor, courage and commitment,
"WHEREAS, Newberry County is proud the USS Newberry was named for Newberry County and its crew of over 400 men served heroically in World War II, including in the battle of Iwo Jima as an attack transport in transporting Marines, and serving in Guam and Okinawa before transporting American servicemen back to the United States at the war’s end, and the SS Newberry Victory was named for Newberry College,
"WHEREAS, Newberry County and the City of Newberry salute today’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps, grateful for those that have served in the past and confident today that at home, at sea and across the globe Marines carry forward its proud traditions with skill and ferocity,
"NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that we, Robert Shealy, chair of Newberry County Council and Foster Senn, Mayor of the City of Newberry, do hereby salute and congratulate all Marines on the Marines Corps 250th anniversary."
In honor of the 250th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps, Newberry County and the City of Newberry came together to celebrate this historic milestone with a joint Proclamation.
During a Wreath-Laying Ceremony in Memorial Park on November 9, 2025, Chairman Robert Shealy and Mayor Foster Senn presented the proclamation to Colonel John D. Favors USMC (Ret.) and Colonel Rose Marie Favors USMC (Ret.).
The ceremony not only honored the Marine Corps’ 250 years of service but also recognized Newberry’s lasting ties to Marine history — including the SS Newberry Victory and USS Newberry (APA 158).
The proclamation reads as follows:
"WHEREAS, on November 10, 1775, a group of men gathered in Philadelphia and formed the Corps of Marines, and from that moment for 250 years, the Marines have remained at the center of the nation’s defense,
"WHEREAS, the United States Marine Corps have fought on distant shores and in battles, earning a reputation for discipline, toughness and valor, and every generation has proved worthy of the title Marine, securing liberty, defending allies and carrying forward the promise of a free nation,
"WHEREAS, we remember and honor the bravery of US Marines and American servicemen across the 250 years at places like Guadalcanal, Khe Sahn, Fallujah and Beirut,
"WHEREAS, we are proud of the sons and daughters of Newberry County who have fought in the US Marine Corps and in the US Navy for generations in the nation’s history, displaying the values of honor, courage and commitment,
"WHEREAS, Newberry County is proud the USS Newberry was named for Newberry County and its crew of over 400 men served heroically in World War II, including in the battle of Iwo Jima as an attack transport in transporting Marines, and serving in Guam and Okinawa before transporting American servicemen back to the United States at the war’s end, and the SS Newberry Victory was named for Newberry College,
"WHEREAS, Newberry County and the City of Newberry salute today’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps, grateful for those that have served in the past and confident today that at home, at sea and across the globe Marines carry forward its proud traditions with skill and ferocity,
"NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that we, Robert Shealy, chair of Newberry County Council and Foster Senn, Mayor of the City of Newberry, do hereby salute and congratulate all Marines on the Marines Corps 250th anniversary."
Newberry County, SC
5 days 4 hours ago
At the most recent Newberry County Council meeting, Emergency Services Coordinator Brandon Wicker recognized the St. Philips Fire Department as part of a new tradition honoring our volunteer departments and their outstanding service to the community.
Located on Mud Creek Road in Prosperity, St. Philips Fire Department is home to 19 dedicated members, some with over 40 years of service, others with more than 30 years, and several younger members currently advancing their education through the Newberry County Career Center.
Mr. Wicker noted that in 2024 the department responded to 150 calls and has already answered 140 calls so far this year, a testament to their continued commitment and readiness.
Newberry County Council extends its heartfelt gratitude to the volunteers of St. Philips Fire Department for their dedication, professionalism, and unwavering service to the people of Newberry County.
Located on Mud Creek Road in Prosperity, St. Philips Fire Department is home to 19 dedicated members, some with over 40 years of service, others with more than 30 years, and several younger members currently advancing their education through the Newberry County Career Center.
Mr. Wicker noted that in 2024 the department responded to 150 calls and has already answered 140 calls so far this year, a testament to their continued commitment and readiness.
Newberry County Council extends its heartfelt gratitude to the volunteers of St. Philips Fire Department for their dedication, professionalism, and unwavering service to the people of Newberry County.
Newberry County, SC
1 week 2 days ago
NEWBERRY – Once again, the Spartan Race will be coming to Newberry. The bulk of the set-up and events will take place on the Johnson Family Farm; however, there will be some race routes and obstacles that will bring racers through the Greenslade property as well as Lynch’s Woods Park (LWP).
“The Spartan event draws thousands of racers and visitors to Newberry County each year. It is exciting to have an event of this nature select our community as a destination for a fourth year,” said Jessie Long with Newberry County Parks and Recreation.
Beginning November 10, 2025, the Spartan Race staff will begin setting up obstacles throughout Lynch’s Woods Park. The Spartan Race event takes place November 15 and 16, 2025, and post event cleanup will begin immediately following the event and should end by November 18, 2025, in Lynch’s Woods Park (weather dependent).
Gate closures and changes to visitor access for Lynch’s Woods Park during the 2025 Spartan event, are outlined here:
November 10-13, 2025 – inner gates on gravel road closed (vehicular access to picnic shelter area will remain open as well as access to ALL trails).
November 14-18, 2025 – main gate and inner gates closed (only hiking and biking trails are open, park is closed to vehicular and equestrian traffic; parking is available behind the Sheriff’s Office).
During these dates, Newberry County Parks and Recreation request that park visitors avoid areas where Spartan obstacles are being constructed or have been constructed.
“Lynch’s Woods Park has undergone an immense amount of work over the past year, and we are excited to have the park open to our local community and to now be able to share it with folks from outside of the community as well,” said Long.
For more information on the Spartan South Carolina race weekend, visit Spartan.com.
“The Spartan event draws thousands of racers and visitors to Newberry County each year. It is exciting to have an event of this nature select our community as a destination for a fourth year,” said Jessie Long with Newberry County Parks and Recreation.
Beginning November 10, 2025, the Spartan Race staff will begin setting up obstacles throughout Lynch’s Woods Park. The Spartan Race event takes place November 15 and 16, 2025, and post event cleanup will begin immediately following the event and should end by November 18, 2025, in Lynch’s Woods Park (weather dependent).
Gate closures and changes to visitor access for Lynch’s Woods Park during the 2025 Spartan event, are outlined here:
November 10-13, 2025 – inner gates on gravel road closed (vehicular access to picnic shelter area will remain open as well as access to ALL trails).
November 14-18, 2025 – main gate and inner gates closed (only hiking and biking trails are open, park is closed to vehicular and equestrian traffic; parking is available behind the Sheriff’s Office).
During these dates, Newberry County Parks and Recreation request that park visitors avoid areas where Spartan obstacles are being constructed or have been constructed.
“Lynch’s Woods Park has undergone an immense amount of work over the past year, and we are excited to have the park open to our local community and to now be able to share it with folks from outside of the community as well,” said Long.
For more information on the Spartan South Carolina race weekend, visit Spartan.com.
Newberry County, SC
1 week 4 days ago
Happy Halloween!
Take a look of a few of our staff members dressed up!
Take a look of a few of our staff members dressed up!
Newberry County, SC
1 week 5 days ago
Newberry County Government wishes you a happy and safe Halloween!