Newberry County, SC
5 hours 2 minutes ago
Today, we recognize Juneteenth National Independence Day. Celebrated annually on June 19, Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 when news of emancipation reached enslaved African Americans in Texas, marking a significant milestone in our nation's history.
During its June 17, 2026, meeting, Newberry County Council approved a proclamation declaring June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth in Newberry County and encouraging residents to recognize the importance of this day and its lasting impact on our nation and community.
Newberry County also recognizes and appreciates the dedicated individuals who help organize the annual Newberry Juneteenth Festival, which will take place Saturday, June 20, in downtown Newberry.
Pictured (left to right): Newberry County Councilman Travis Reeder, City of Newberry Councilman Carlton Kinard, Newberry County Council Chairman Nick Shealy, City of Newberry Councilwoman Jackie Holmes, and Barbara Chapman following the presentation of the Juneteenth Proclamation.
Newberry County, SC
1 day ago
Newberry County Council had the pleasure of recognizing Keith Suber of Newberry County Public Works for 20 years of service to the county.
County Administrator Ted Luckadoo had this to say about Keith:
"Keith came to Newberry County Public Works in June 2006. During his 20 years with the department, he has held various roles, from driver/operator to member of the management team.
"Early on, he spent a good bit of time as a driver, hauling various materials and operating most of the county’s equipment. He worked briefly with Solid Waste before moving into the role of sign manager. In that role, he handled all sign production and maintenance for county roads, as well as various state and municipal roads, regarding street name signs and other needs as they arose.
"Keith then moved into his first management/supervisory role, serving as one of two crew leaders for the department. In this role, he supervised half of the department’s employees and planned their daily activities accordingly.
"After his time as a crew leader, Newberry County created the position of operations manager, with Keith taking on that role. As operations manager, he has been responsible for much of the department’s daily work planning, as well as leading the department during various emergency and inclement weather events. Additionally, he has assisted other departments with support from Public Works as needed and has coordinated with other departments on various projects.
"At times, Keith has attended both CTC and Newberry County Council meetings, serving as a representative of Public Works. Keith has worn many hats for the department and attended various training classes over the years, which have provided him with the knowledge and preparation to both serve and lead as needed.
"Keith also boasts an excellent attendance record over his 20 years of service, demonstrating that he has been steady and dependable throughout his tenure. Keith has been an asset to the county, and his two decades of service are greatly appreciated."
Congratulations Keith and thank you for your service to Newberry County!
Newberry County, SC
1 day 20 hours ago
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Newberry County, SC
4 days 3 hours ago
The Newberry County Safe Streets and Roads Steering Committee will be hosting public engagement meetings to introduce residents to the process for developing a Safety Action Plan that will be committed to eliminating roadway fatalities and serious injuries.
The committee would like to receive feedback from members of the public to better identify areas on Newberry County’s roadway network in need of safety improvements related to pedestrians, bicyclists, and/or motorized vehicles.
The meetings will take place as follows:
• Wednesday, June 24 – Little Mountain, Derrick Center 16 Depot Street.
• Thursday, June 25 – Pomaria Community Center, 138 Folk Street.
• Tuesday, June 30 – Newberry Courthouse Annex, 1309 College Street.
• Thursday, July 9 – Whitmire Town Hall Annex, 16 Main Street.
All meetings will take place 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. and are drop-in style!
To learn more visit, https://www.newberrycounty.gov/safety-action-plan.
Newberry County, SC
1 week 4 days ago
Jordan's Way and Kris Rotonda are officially at the Newberry County Animal Shelter and the live fundraiser is underway!
Tune in and follow along with the live feed:
https://www.facebook.com/100064643743258/videos/1701204220922399
Want to help support the animals? Donations can be made here:
https://www.facebook.com/donate/1344165697629117/
Every donation helps support the care of animals at the Newberry County Animal Shelter. Thank you for supporting this important cause!
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