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Newberry County, SC
3 hours 40 minutes ago
Newberry County Council proclaimed October 17, 2026, as Hope School Day, honoring its history and the people who continue to keep its legacy alive.
Built through the Rosenwald School project to expand educational opportunities for African American children, Hope School’s story reaches far beyond Newberry County. Desks, videos, and other artifacts from the school have shared that history with millions of visitors at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C.!
But you don’t have to travel to the nation’s capital to experience this history, visit Hope School right here in Pomaria during its October 17 centennial celebration. The celebration will take place on Saturday, October 17 from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the Hope School Community Center, 1917 Hope Station Road, Pomaria.
Pictured, from left: Chairman Karl Sease, Tenetha Hall, Elsa Hope holding a photograph of her late husband, Ron Hope, and Jay Hope.
Built through the Rosenwald School project to expand educational opportunities for African American children, Hope School’s story reaches far beyond Newberry County. Desks, videos, and other artifacts from the school have shared that history with millions of visitors at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C.!
But you don’t have to travel to the nation’s capital to experience this history, visit Hope School right here in Pomaria during its October 17 centennial celebration. The celebration will take place on Saturday, October 17 from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the Hope School Community Center, 1917 Hope Station Road, Pomaria.
Pictured, from left: Chairman Karl Sease, Tenetha Hall, Elsa Hope holding a photograph of her late husband, Ron Hope, and Jay Hope.
Newberry County, SC
2 days ago
Newberry County Council Work Session and Meeting 10/07/2026
Newberry County, SC
3 days 5 hours ago
The South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC) is accepting applications for its 2027 Board of Directors Scholarship Program, and one $5,000 scholarship will be awarded to a Newberry County student during this year’s scholarship cycle.
Eligible applicants must be current high school seniors planning to attend a South Carolina four-year college or university or a two-year technical college in the fall.
Applicants will complete an online application and submit an essay — or a video in place of the essay — about their aspirations and goals. A letter of recommendation and student transcript are also required.
Applications open October 15, 2026, and must be submitted by February 1, 2027. The scholarship recipient will be selected in April, with the winner announced in May.
Learn more and apply at sccounties.org/scac-scholarship-program.
Graphic courtesy of the South Carolina Association of Counties.
Eligible applicants must be current high school seniors planning to attend a South Carolina four-year college or university or a two-year technical college in the fall.
Applicants will complete an online application and submit an essay — or a video in place of the essay — about their aspirations and goals. A letter of recommendation and student transcript are also required.
Applications open October 15, 2026, and must be submitted by February 1, 2027. The scholarship recipient will be selected in April, with the winner announced in May.
Learn more and apply at sccounties.org/scac-scholarship-program.
Graphic courtesy of the South Carolina Association of Counties.
Newberry County, SC
2 weeks 3 days 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
3 weeks 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.