The Newberry County Safe Streets and Roads Steering Committee will be hosting a new round of public engagement meetings this month. The first will take place at Silverstreet Community Hall (1233 Main Street, Silverstreet) on Monday, November 9, 2026, from 4-6 p.m.
This meeting will present findings based on input from the first round of meetings and crash data from 2020–2024. These findings identified the High Injury Network – Notable Locations for inclusion in a Safety Action Plan aimed at eliminating roadway fatalities and serious injuries.
There will be three other meetings that will take place in Newberry on November 12, Whitmire on November 16, and Little Mountain on November 19.
To learn more visit, https://www.newberrycounty.gov/safety-action-plan.
Join us in honoring our veterans at the Newberry County Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, November 7, at 10 a.m.! Parade lineup begins at 9 a.m. on Calhoun and Johnstone streets.
Immediately following the parade, Samsung will provide meals for veterans in the Veterans’ Affairs Office parking lot, 1856 Wilson Road.
The Halloween spirit arrived a day early at Newberry County Government! Some of our employees dressed up today, bringing a little extra fun to this Friday.
We wish everyone a happy and safe Halloween weekend!
Join the Shelter Volunteer Network for a Halloween Dog Costume Contest this Saturday, October 31, at 11 a.m. at the Newberry Downtown Market on the Square. Bring your dog in costume and help support the Newberry County Animal Shelter!
Register at the Shelter Volunteer Network tent before 11 a.m.; no advance registration is required. The entry fee is a donation of shelter supplies, such as food, treats, cleaning supplies, collars or leashes. A prize will be awarded to the winner.
For more information, email Shelter Volunteer Network at svnewberry@gmail.com.