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Newberry County, SC
8 hours 9 minutes ago
Three Newberry County employees were recently recognized for their years of dedicated service to Newberry County, including one employee who was honored upon her retirement.
Betty Boulware was recognized for 15 years of service with the Newberry County Treasurer’s Office. Newberry County Treasurer Karen Lindler Smith recognized Boulware for the milestone and shared the following:
“She began her career in the Treasurer’s Office in Sept 2011. Betty and husband Wayne reside in Whitmire, with their two fur babies Otis and Marloe. Together they have a son Ethan and two grandsons Stanton and Tilman. She enjoys traveling but most of all spending time with her family. She is a very valuable asset to the Treasurer’s Office.”
Alyson Jenkins was recognized for 10 years of service with the Newberry County Probate Court. Probate Judge Kelly Nobles shared the following about Jenkins and her service to the court:
“Alyson joined the Probate Court staff on September 6, 2016, as a probate support specialist. She is currently the Court's probate operations administrator. Alyson's main roles are managing estate files, while also overseeing the day-to-day procedures of the Court.
“Her organizational skills and careful attention to detail make her a huge asset to the Probate Court staff.”
Zenda McClurkin was recognized upon her retirement from Newberry County Emergency Services. Emergency Services Director Tommy Long reflected on McClurkin’s years of service:
“Zenda Started her career with the Newberry County Sheriff's Office in dispatch in August of 1993. After four years with dispatch, she went to work with the Forestry Commission for two years before returning to The Emergency Services office in August of 1999 as an office assistant. Zenda's dedication to assisting in multiple disasters through the years and maintaining all our volunteers' records among other duties has been outstanding. Zenda has always done a great job maintaining the office duties and keeping everything functioning daily.”
Please join us in congratulating Betty Boulware and Alyson Jenkins on their service milestones and Zenda McClurkin on her retirement. We thank each of them for their dedication, hard work, and many years of service to Newberry County!
Betty Boulware was recognized for 15 years of service with the Newberry County Treasurer’s Office. Newberry County Treasurer Karen Lindler Smith recognized Boulware for the milestone and shared the following:
“She began her career in the Treasurer’s Office in Sept 2011. Betty and husband Wayne reside in Whitmire, with their two fur babies Otis and Marloe. Together they have a son Ethan and two grandsons Stanton and Tilman. She enjoys traveling but most of all spending time with her family. She is a very valuable asset to the Treasurer’s Office.”
Alyson Jenkins was recognized for 10 years of service with the Newberry County Probate Court. Probate Judge Kelly Nobles shared the following about Jenkins and her service to the court:
“Alyson joined the Probate Court staff on September 6, 2016, as a probate support specialist. She is currently the Court's probate operations administrator. Alyson's main roles are managing estate files, while also overseeing the day-to-day procedures of the Court.
“Her organizational skills and careful attention to detail make her a huge asset to the Probate Court staff.”
Zenda McClurkin was recognized upon her retirement from Newberry County Emergency Services. Emergency Services Director Tommy Long reflected on McClurkin’s years of service:
“Zenda Started her career with the Newberry County Sheriff's Office in dispatch in August of 1993. After four years with dispatch, she went to work with the Forestry Commission for two years before returning to The Emergency Services office in August of 1999 as an office assistant. Zenda's dedication to assisting in multiple disasters through the years and maintaining all our volunteers' records among other duties has been outstanding. Zenda has always done a great job maintaining the office duties and keeping everything functioning daily.”
Please join us in congratulating Betty Boulware and Alyson Jenkins on their service milestones and Zenda McClurkin on her retirement. We thank each of them for their dedication, hard work, and many years of service to Newberry County!
Newberry County, SC
4 days 5 hours ago
Newberry County Council has proclaimed September 15 through October 15, 2026, as Hispanic Heritage Month in Newberry County!
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the rich cultures, histories, and traditions of Hispanic and Latino communities and recognizes the many contributions they have made throughout our nation. Here in Newberry County, the Hispanic community continues to make important contributions to the cultural, educational, and economic vitality of our community.
The celebration continues this Saturday! A Hispanic Heritage Month Festival will be held Saturday, September 19, from 5-8 p.m. at Bachman Court on the Newberry College campus.
Liz Rivera and Newberry College junior Maria Medrano-Reyes accepted the proclamation during the September 16 Newberry County Council meeting and are pictured with Chairman Nick Shealy.
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the rich cultures, histories, and traditions of Hispanic and Latino communities and recognizes the many contributions they have made throughout our nation. Here in Newberry County, the Hispanic community continues to make important contributions to the cultural, educational, and economic vitality of our community.
The celebration continues this Saturday! A Hispanic Heritage Month Festival will be held Saturday, September 19, from 5-8 p.m. at Bachman Court on the Newberry College campus.
Liz Rivera and Newberry College junior Maria Medrano-Reyes accepted the proclamation during the September 16 Newberry County Council meeting and are pictured with Chairman Nick Shealy.
Newberry County, SC
5 days 4 hours ago
Newberry County Council has proclaimed September 13-19, 2026, as National Adult Education & Family Literacy Week in Newberry County!
Adult education and family literacy programs help create pathways to opportunity by giving adults the tools to strengthen literacy and digital skills, earn high school equivalency diplomas, prepare for college and careers, and build skills for lifelong success. These programs not only support adult learners but also help strengthen families, the workforce, and Newberry County.
This week, Newberry County Council encourages residents to celebrate the achievements of adult learners and recognize the educators, volunteers, and community partners who support them along the way.
Dr. Terry Fellers accepted the proclamation during the September 16 Newberry County Council meeting and is pictured with Chairman Nick Shealy.
Adult education and family literacy programs help create pathways to opportunity by giving adults the tools to strengthen literacy and digital skills, earn high school equivalency diplomas, prepare for college and careers, and build skills for lifelong success. These programs not only support adult learners but also help strengthen families, the workforce, and Newberry County.
This week, Newberry County Council encourages residents to celebrate the achievements of adult learners and recognize the educators, volunteers, and community partners who support them along the way.
Dr. Terry Fellers accepted the proclamation during the September 16 Newberry County Council meeting and is pictured with Chairman Nick Shealy.
Newberry County, SC
1 week 1 day ago
Another virtual hiring opportunity is coming up for job seekers in Newberry County!
GPS Jobs will host a Virtual Hiring Event on Thursday, September 17, from 10 a.m. to noon for several positions in Newberry, including: Assemblers, Warehouse Associates, Machine Operators.
Those interested can participate virtually by visiting https://tinyurl.com/gpsjobs917 or by scanning the QR code on the flyer.
Be sure to check out the flyer for additional information and job order numbers.
GPS Jobs will host a Virtual Hiring Event on Thursday, September 17, from 10 a.m. to noon for several positions in Newberry, including: Assemblers, Warehouse Associates, Machine Operators.
Those interested can participate virtually by visiting https://tinyurl.com/gpsjobs917 or by scanning the QR code on the flyer.
Be sure to check out the flyer for additional information and job order numbers.
Newberry County, SC
1 week 4 days ago
Today marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
We pause to remember the lives lost, honor the courage and sacrifice of the first responders and countless others who answered the call, and reflect on a day that forever changed our nation.
May we always remember those we lost, and the bravery shown in the face of tragedy.
Never forget.
We pause to remember the lives lost, honor the courage and sacrifice of the first responders and countless others who answered the call, and reflect on a day that forever changed our nation.
May we always remember those we lost, and the bravery shown in the face of tragedy.
Never forget.