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Newberry County, SC
13 hours 56 minutes ago
At the April 15, 2026, Newberry County Council meeting, County Council held a Public Hearing related to Project Altair, a proposed Economic Development project. To maintain transparency, members of County Council and staff elected to notify the public of the general project information prior to opening the public hearing. At the meeting, it was announced that this project would allow Newberry County to option the remaining acreage in Mid-Carolina Commerce Park II to a developer who intends to lease the facility to a data center tenant. If the developer’s plans are successful, the prospect would purchase the remaining acreage and construct several buildings, constituting a small- to medium-sized data center.
Santee Cooper is currently conducting a study to determine whether the electrical grid in the area can support such a facility.
Newberry County Government recognizes there are questions and is committed to providing the additional information needed to support informed decision-making by County Council and the public. To help provide that information, County Council is working to organize a Community Informational Session with subject matter experts prior to a final reading.
Newberry County Council is exploring this opportunity, and passage of the ordinance would not necessarily mean a data center would be constructed. Rather, the ordinance would allow for a due diligence process to take place. If the project does not move forward, the land would revert to Newberry County for future industrial development.
Newberry County Council will delay third reading of Ordinance 03-01-2026, which would allow the County to enter into an option and purchase agreement with Project Altair for economic development purposes.
Newberry County Government is currently working to organize this Community Informational Session, and details will be shared with the public once a date is confirmed.
Santee Cooper is currently conducting a study to determine whether the electrical grid in the area can support such a facility.
Newberry County Government recognizes there are questions and is committed to providing the additional information needed to support informed decision-making by County Council and the public. To help provide that information, County Council is working to organize a Community Informational Session with subject matter experts prior to a final reading.
Newberry County Council is exploring this opportunity, and passage of the ordinance would not necessarily mean a data center would be constructed. Rather, the ordinance would allow for a due diligence process to take place. If the project does not move forward, the land would revert to Newberry County for future industrial development.
Newberry County Council will delay third reading of Ordinance 03-01-2026, which would allow the County to enter into an option and purchase agreement with Project Altair for economic development purposes.
Newberry County Government is currently working to organize this Community Informational Session, and details will be shared with the public once a date is confirmed.
Newberry County, SC
16 hours ago
Newberry County Council recently had the pleasure of recognizing Beverly Brehmer for 35 years of dedicated service with the Newberry County Clerk of Court’s Office.
County Administrator Ted Luckadoo shared the following about Beverly:
“Beverly began her career with the Clerk of Court’s Office on April 15, 1991, as a clerk typist, working in Real Estate for two years. She was then promoted to clerk typist II and moved to Common Pleas Court, where she served for six years. Following the retirement of Joyce Hayes, Beverly transitioned to Family Court in the Child Support Division as an accounting clerk. She was later promoted to accounting clerk II and served in that role until January 3, 2017, when she was sworn in as deputy clerk. In her current role, Beverly primarily works with General Sessions Court, which has grown over the years with many new court mandates. She also assists other departments as needed. Beverly is very conscientious in her work and is a great asset to the Clerk’s Office.”
Congratulations, Beverly, and thank you for your dedicated service to Newberry County!
County Administrator Ted Luckadoo shared the following about Beverly:
“Beverly began her career with the Clerk of Court’s Office on April 15, 1991, as a clerk typist, working in Real Estate for two years. She was then promoted to clerk typist II and moved to Common Pleas Court, where she served for six years. Following the retirement of Joyce Hayes, Beverly transitioned to Family Court in the Child Support Division as an accounting clerk. She was later promoted to accounting clerk II and served in that role until January 3, 2017, when she was sworn in as deputy clerk. In her current role, Beverly primarily works with General Sessions Court, which has grown over the years with many new court mandates. She also assists other departments as needed. Beverly is very conscientious in her work and is a great asset to the Clerk’s Office.”
Congratulations, Beverly, and thank you for your dedicated service to Newberry County!
Newberry County, SC
3 days 20 hours ago
At the most recent Newberry County Council meeting, Pomaria Fire Station 4 and Pomaria Rescue Station 13 were recognized as part of a longstanding tradition to highlight our volunteer departments and the vital service they provide to our community.
Emergency Services Director Tommy Long introduced Mr. Barry Richardson, chief of both Pomaria Fire and Pomaria Rescue. Chief Richardson shared his appreciation to Newberry County Council for the recognition and stated that Pomaria Fire Department was one of 10 stations organized in 1960 to form the county's initial volunteer fire service. Members attended their first training class in 1961, and the station obtained its first fire truck in 1962.
The department currently has 22 members, including 14 interior firefighters, with three certified at the Firefighter I level and five certified at the Firefighter II level. All members have some degree of National Incident Management training, and many have taken advanced-level National Incident Management System classes. Eighteen members have Hazmat training, with four at the Technician level. Seven members are second- or third-generation volunteer firefighters in Newberry County. In 2025, they responded to 176 calls. In addition to serving Newberry County, they provide mutual aid response to Richland County and Fairfield County and are a part of the SC Firefighter Mobilization program.
The Rescue Squad was chartered in 1987 to address a need for services in the Pomaria community and began providing basic rescue services in 1988, followed by a basic ambulance service in 1989. The Squad currently has 34 members, including six paramedics, one advanced EMT, and five basic EMTs. In addition to medical responses, the squad has the equipment and training to respond to vehicular extrications, rope rescue, confined space rescue, wilderness search and rescue, collapse rescue, and trench rescue. The squad responded to over 400 calls in 2025.
Emergency Services Director Tommy Long introduced Mr. Barry Richardson, chief of both Pomaria Fire and Pomaria Rescue. Chief Richardson shared his appreciation to Newberry County Council for the recognition and stated that Pomaria Fire Department was one of 10 stations organized in 1960 to form the county's initial volunteer fire service. Members attended their first training class in 1961, and the station obtained its first fire truck in 1962.
The department currently has 22 members, including 14 interior firefighters, with three certified at the Firefighter I level and five certified at the Firefighter II level. All members have some degree of National Incident Management training, and many have taken advanced-level National Incident Management System classes. Eighteen members have Hazmat training, with four at the Technician level. Seven members are second- or third-generation volunteer firefighters in Newberry County. In 2025, they responded to 176 calls. In addition to serving Newberry County, they provide mutual aid response to Richland County and Fairfield County and are a part of the SC Firefighter Mobilization program.
The Rescue Squad was chartered in 1987 to address a need for services in the Pomaria community and began providing basic rescue services in 1988, followed by a basic ambulance service in 1989. The Squad currently has 34 members, including six paramedics, one advanced EMT, and five basic EMTs. In addition to medical responses, the squad has the equipment and training to respond to vehicular extrications, rope rescue, confined space rescue, wilderness search and rescue, collapse rescue, and trench rescue. The squad responded to over 400 calls in 2025.
Newberry County, SC
1 week 3 days ago
Newberry County staff recently took part in Boundary Street Elementary School’s annual “Equipment Day,” giving students a hands-on look at the work that keeps our community running every day.
Representatives from Public Works and Collections brought equipment for students to explore, while team members shared how these machines are used, what they do, and why their work is important. Students also learned about road maintenance, recycling, and solid waste services through engaging demonstrations and discussions.
Events like these not only educate students but also help inspire the next generation while strengthening the connection between our county services and the community we serve.
Representatives from Public Works and Collections brought equipment for students to explore, while team members shared how these machines are used, what they do, and why their work is important. Students also learned about road maintenance, recycling, and solid waste services through engaging demonstrations and discussions.
Events like these not only educate students but also help inspire the next generation while strengthening the connection between our county services and the community we serve.
Newberry County, SC
2 weeks 3 days ago
Newberry County Government offices will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026, in observance of Good Friday.
Offices will resume normal operations on Monday, April 6, 2026.
We wish everyone a safe and meaningful weekend.
Offices will resume normal operations on Monday, April 6, 2026.
We wish everyone a safe and meaningful weekend.
Newberry County, SC
3 weeks ago
Newberry County Council was recently honored to receive a United States flag from the 117th Engineer Brigade, proudly stationed here in Newberry County.
Currently deployed overseas, the Brigade sent the flag after it was flown over their headquarters during deployment as a symbol of service and dedication.
During the March 18 County Council meeting, Sergeant Major (SGM) Peter Heggie, who served as the Brigade’s first Command Sergeant Major and now serves as Special Projects Manager, along with Master Sergeant (MSG) Ashley Smith, Senior Logistics NCO and Acting Rear Detachment First Sergeant, presented the flag during the Pledge of Allegiance.
Newberry County extends its gratitude to the men and women of the 117th Engineer Brigade for their continued service and sacrifice.
Currently deployed overseas, the Brigade sent the flag after it was flown over their headquarters during deployment as a symbol of service and dedication.
During the March 18 County Council meeting, Sergeant Major (SGM) Peter Heggie, who served as the Brigade’s first Command Sergeant Major and now serves as Special Projects Manager, along with Master Sergeant (MSG) Ashley Smith, Senior Logistics NCO and Acting Rear Detachment First Sergeant, presented the flag during the Pledge of Allegiance.
Newberry County extends its gratitude to the men and women of the 117th Engineer Brigade for their continued service and sacrifice.