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Newberry County, SC
6 hours 52 minutes ago
Jordan's Way is now LIVE at the Newberry County Animal Shelter!
You can watch the livestream for the next few hours by clicking this link: https://www.facebook.com/100064643743258/videos/1024179583155261
Jordan's Way will be livestreaming until 1 p.m. as a fundraiser for the shelter!
You can watch the livestream for the next few hours by clicking this link: https://www.facebook.com/100064643743258/videos/1024179583155261
Jordan's Way will be livestreaming until 1 p.m. as a fundraiser for the shelter!
Newberry County, SC
1 day 9 hours ago
In honor of the many law enforcement officers who have lost their lives or have become disabled in the performance of their duty, Newberry County Council has proclaimed May 15, 2025, at Peace Officers Memorial Day in Newberry County.
The Proclamation reads as follows:
“WHEREAS, in 1962, President John F. Kennedy, Jr. proclaimed May 15th as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and Congress designated the week of May 15th as National Police Week by Joint Resolution; and
“WHEREAS, the members of the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office play an essential role in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of the citizens of our community; and
“WHEREAS, there are more than 800,000 law enforcement officers serving in communities across the United States, including the dedicated members of the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office; and
“WHEREAS, since the first recorded death in 1786, there are currently more than 24,000 law enforcement officers in the United States who have made the ultimate sacrifice and been killed in the line of duty; and
“WHEREAS, it is important that all citizens know and understand the duties, responsibilities, hazards and sacrifices of law enforcement officers, and that law enforcement officers recognize their duty to serve the people of this community, by protecting them against violence and disorder; and
“WHEREAS, it is the desire of Newberry County Council to thank Sheriff Lee Foster and the officers and employees of the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office for their courage, dedication and personal sacrifice and to recognize the law enforcement officers of the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office for the essential public service they provide; and
“NOW, THEREFORE, Newberry County Council does hereby proclaim May 15, 2025, as Peace Officers’ Memorial Day in memory of those law enforcement officers, who through their courageous deeds, have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their community or have become disabled in the performance of duty, and to honor those law enforcement officers presently serving the community.”
Thank you to all law enforcement officers for your dedication to public safety!
Pictured: Chairman Robert Shealy presents the Peace Officers Memorial Day Proclamation to staff members of the Newberry County Sheriff's Office.
The Proclamation reads as follows:
“WHEREAS, in 1962, President John F. Kennedy, Jr. proclaimed May 15th as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and Congress designated the week of May 15th as National Police Week by Joint Resolution; and
“WHEREAS, the members of the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office play an essential role in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of the citizens of our community; and
“WHEREAS, there are more than 800,000 law enforcement officers serving in communities across the United States, including the dedicated members of the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office; and
“WHEREAS, since the first recorded death in 1786, there are currently more than 24,000 law enforcement officers in the United States who have made the ultimate sacrifice and been killed in the line of duty; and
“WHEREAS, it is important that all citizens know and understand the duties, responsibilities, hazards and sacrifices of law enforcement officers, and that law enforcement officers recognize their duty to serve the people of this community, by protecting them against violence and disorder; and
“WHEREAS, it is the desire of Newberry County Council to thank Sheriff Lee Foster and the officers and employees of the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office for their courage, dedication and personal sacrifice and to recognize the law enforcement officers of the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office for the essential public service they provide; and
“NOW, THEREFORE, Newberry County Council does hereby proclaim May 15, 2025, as Peace Officers’ Memorial Day in memory of those law enforcement officers, who through their courageous deeds, have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their community or have become disabled in the performance of duty, and to honor those law enforcement officers presently serving the community.”
Thank you to all law enforcement officers for your dedication to public safety!
Pictured: Chairman Robert Shealy presents the Peace Officers Memorial Day Proclamation to staff members of the Newberry County Sheriff's Office.
Newberry County, SC
4 days 9 hours ago
Two Newberry County employees were recognized on May 7, 2025, for their dedicated service to Newberry County, both employees having worked for the county for at least two decades.
First up was Timothy “Jason” Hueble, who has served the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office for 20 years. According to County Administrator Jeff Shacker, Jason began his career with the NCSO as a patrol deputy and in 2011 he was assigned to the Civil Process division, where he currently still serves.
Next to be recognized was Jeff Martin, who worked as a facilities technician, not only for 25 years with Newberry County, but also for his retirement. Administrator Shacker said that Mr. Martin arrived he had a great deal of building maintenance knowledge and experience, having graduated from Piedmont Technical College’s HVAC Program and working for the hospital. Mr. Martin plans to spend his retirement taking care of his farm and animals and going fishing and hunting whenever he can.
Congratulations to our recognized employees for all you have done for Newberry County!
First up was Timothy “Jason” Hueble, who has served the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office for 20 years. According to County Administrator Jeff Shacker, Jason began his career with the NCSO as a patrol deputy and in 2011 he was assigned to the Civil Process division, where he currently still serves.
Next to be recognized was Jeff Martin, who worked as a facilities technician, not only for 25 years with Newberry County, but also for his retirement. Administrator Shacker said that Mr. Martin arrived he had a great deal of building maintenance knowledge and experience, having graduated from Piedmont Technical College’s HVAC Program and working for the hospital. Mr. Martin plans to spend his retirement taking care of his farm and animals and going fishing and hunting whenever he can.
Congratulations to our recognized employees for all you have done for Newberry County!
Newberry County, SC
5 days 4 hours ago
Public safety telecommunicators are often unseen but put in a tremendous amount of work to help keep residents safe. In recognition of their hard work, Newberry County Council proclaimed May 11,2025-May 17, 2025, as Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Newberry County.
The proclamation read as follows:
“WHEREAS, emergencies that require law enforcement, fire or emergency medical services can occur at any time; and
“WHEREAS, when an emergency occurs the prompt response of law enforcement, firefighters, paramedics and EMTs is critical to the protection of life and preservation of property; and
“WHEREAS, the safety of our law enforcement officers, firefighters, paramedics and EMTs is dependent upon the quality and accuracy of information obtained from citizens who telephone the Newberry County 911 communications center; and
“WHEREAS, the Public Safety Telecommunicators of the Newberry County 911 Communications Center have contributed substantially to the apprehension of criminals, suppression of fires and treatment of patients; and
“WHEREAS, the Public Safety Telecommunicators of Newberry County exhibit compassion, understanding and professionalism during the performance of their duties; and
“WHEREAS, National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week was first proclaimed on April 12, 1994, by President William “Bill” Clinton when he signed Proclamation 6667 creating “National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week” to recognize the men and women who work in the field of public safety telecommunications across the nation; and
“WHEREAS, it is the desire of Newberry County Council to thank the employees of the Newberry County 911 Communications Center for their dedication, hard work and compassionate service to the citizens of Newberry County.
“NOW, THEREFORE, Newberry County Council does hereby proclaim the week of May 11, 2025 – May 17, 2025, as Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Newberry County, in honor of the men and women whose diligence and professionalism keep our county and citizens safe.”
Thank you to all Newberry County employees in the Newberry County 911 Communications Center!
Pictured: Chairman Robert Shealy presents the Public Safety Telecommunicators Week Proclamation to staff members of the Newberry County 911 Communications Center.
The proclamation read as follows:
“WHEREAS, emergencies that require law enforcement, fire or emergency medical services can occur at any time; and
“WHEREAS, when an emergency occurs the prompt response of law enforcement, firefighters, paramedics and EMTs is critical to the protection of life and preservation of property; and
“WHEREAS, the safety of our law enforcement officers, firefighters, paramedics and EMTs is dependent upon the quality and accuracy of information obtained from citizens who telephone the Newberry County 911 communications center; and
“WHEREAS, the Public Safety Telecommunicators of the Newberry County 911 Communications Center have contributed substantially to the apprehension of criminals, suppression of fires and treatment of patients; and
“WHEREAS, the Public Safety Telecommunicators of Newberry County exhibit compassion, understanding and professionalism during the performance of their duties; and
“WHEREAS, National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week was first proclaimed on April 12, 1994, by President William “Bill” Clinton when he signed Proclamation 6667 creating “National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week” to recognize the men and women who work in the field of public safety telecommunications across the nation; and
“WHEREAS, it is the desire of Newberry County Council to thank the employees of the Newberry County 911 Communications Center for their dedication, hard work and compassionate service to the citizens of Newberry County.
“NOW, THEREFORE, Newberry County Council does hereby proclaim the week of May 11, 2025 – May 17, 2025, as Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Newberry County, in honor of the men and women whose diligence and professionalism keep our county and citizens safe.”
Thank you to all Newberry County employees in the Newberry County 911 Communications Center!
Pictured: Chairman Robert Shealy presents the Public Safety Telecommunicators Week Proclamation to staff members of the Newberry County 911 Communications Center.
Newberry County, SC
1 week ago
Lynch’s Woods Update:
Thank you for your continued patience and support of Lynch’s Woods Park. Debris clean up from Hurricane Helene is still underway, but good progress is being made.
At present, the park is under the following modified hours, Monday through Thursday 5 p.m. until dusk; Friday 3 p.m. until dusk; Saturday and Sunday dawn until dusk.
We will continue to provide updates and will notify the public through our social media pages and website when hours of operation return to normal.
Furthermore, the park is still closed to vehicle traffic, unless previously authorized by Newberry County Government.
Thank you again for your patience, and we look forward to the end results.
If you have any questions about the park please email recreation@newberrycounty.gov.
Thank you for your continued patience and support of Lynch’s Woods Park. Debris clean up from Hurricane Helene is still underway, but good progress is being made.
At present, the park is under the following modified hours, Monday through Thursday 5 p.m. until dusk; Friday 3 p.m. until dusk; Saturday and Sunday dawn until dusk.
We will continue to provide updates and will notify the public through our social media pages and website when hours of operation return to normal.
Furthermore, the park is still closed to vehicle traffic, unless previously authorized by Newberry County Government.
Thank you again for your patience, and we look forward to the end results.
If you have any questions about the park please email recreation@newberrycounty.gov.
