Newberry News
Newberry Co. traffic stop leads to man's arrest for drugs
A traffic stop in the Macedonia/Dreher Island State Park/Holland's Landing area lead to the arrest of a 48-year-old man, said deputies.
SLED, Newberry Co. deputies investigating early morning homicide
The Newberry County Sheriff's Office, South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), and the Newberry County Coroner's Office are investigating an early morning homicide and attempted murder incident.
Domestic altercation turns violent, say Newberry County deputies
Newberry County Sheriff's Office says on Monday afternoon, Nov. 25, a domestic altercation on Wilson Road turned violent.
Newberry County deputies update public on Wednesday night flying helicopter
Newberry County deputies say a helicopter seen flying overhead on Wednesday night, Oct. 30, was not related to the search of Hamlett.
FEMA officials going door-to-door to assist Newberry Co. residents impacted by Hurricane Helene
Officials with FEMA will soon start going door-to-door to help assist and follow up with homeowners and businesses.
West Columbia man arrested in Whitmire during patrol operation, say deputies
A West Columbia man was arrested in Whitmire during a patrol operation on Wednesday night, say Newberry County deputies.
Newberry man arrested following string of auto-break-ins in Town of Prosperity
Prosperity Police Department says a Newberry man has been arrested following a string of auto-break-ins in the Town of Prosperity.
Officials announce disaster recovery center in Newberry County
The Newberry County Sheriff's Office announced a disaster recovery center is opening in Newberry County on Monday, October 21.
Ways for people in the Midlands impacted by Hurricane Helene to apply for FEMA assistance
People who were impacted by Hurricane Helene here in the Midlands and in the Upstate still have time to file for assistance through FEMA.
Newberry County residents continue cleanup as power is being restored across the state
Returning to normal might take a while for those in Newberry County where 36 percent of Dominion Energy customers are without power as of Thursday evening.
Newberry County install another overnight curfew due to portions of county without power
Newberry County Sheriff Lee Foster, and Public Safety Director Tommy Long is establishing another curfew starting on Thursday, say officials.
Newberry County install overnight curfew due to portions of county without power
Newberry County Sheriff Lee Foster, and Public Safety Director Tommy Long is establishing a curfew starting on Wednesday, say officials.
FEMA approves SC emergency declaration
Officials with the Federal Emergency Management Agency say disaster assistance is available in South Carolina to aid in the recovery effort following Hurricane Helene.
Districts offering free food pick up for students as SC continues to recover after Hurricane Helene
Several school districts are offering free food pick up for students as schools continue to be closed after Hurricane Helene
Report: More than half of SC Customers still without power
As South Carolinians wake up the morning after Hurricane Helene, most are still in the dark.
Power outages mount as Helene moves through the Midlands
As of 4:32 p.m. Friday afternoon Dominion Energy is reporting 278,587 customers without power.
Hurricane Helene closings, delays
Here is a list of the area schools and buildings reporting changes to their schedules due to Hurricane Helene.
SCDOT to temporarily close Johnstone Street in Newberry County for repairs
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will temporarily close Johnstone Street between Collingswood Drive and Copeland Street in Newberry County for repairs beginning on Monday, says SCDOT.
SC man arrested after traffic stop on highway, says sheriff's office
A South Carolina man was arrested after a deputy smelled a strong order coming from a vehicle, says the sheriff's office.
Newberry High student facing disciplinary action after bullet found at school
Newberry County deputies say a student may face criminal charges following a post falsely claiming school shootings were about to take place this week.