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Newberry County deputies warn community of driveway paving, sealing scam

Jan 10, 2024 2:56 PM EST

The Newberry County Sheriff's Office is warning people about a driveway paving/sealing scam that has arrived back to the area, say deputies.

IRS to start accepting 2023 tax returns on January 29

Jan 9, 2024 2:55 PM EST

The IRS says they'll accept your tax return starting on January 29th.

E-Learning schedules & closings due to possible severe weather

Jan 9, 2024 10:46 AM EST

Due to possible severe weather for Tuesday, January 9, 2024, multiple school districts in the Midlands will be going to an eLearning day & multiple businesses will close.

Governor Mcmaster Announces Executive Budget

Governor McMaster unveils proposed budget for this fiscal year

Jan 5, 2024 5:44 PM EST

With lawmakers set to return to the State House next week Governor Henry McMaster released his proposed budget for this fiscal year.

South Carolina achieves second-highest industry recruitment in 2023

Jan 4, 2024 3:27 PM EST

The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) has released its 2023 industry recruitment results.

SCDPS announces increase of law enforcement for New Year holiday travel

Dec 28, 2023 11:57 AM EST

Starting on December 29-January 1 motorist across South Carolina will see additional enforcement on the road, said the SC Department of Public Safety.

Missing Newberry girl found safely on Christmas Eve

Dec 26, 2023 10:59 AM EST

The Newberry Police Department is asking for the public's help finding a missing juvenile, say officials.

South Carolina unemployment rate increased slightly in November

Dec 22, 2023 6:32 PM EST

South Carolina’s unemployment rate increased slightly from October to November.

Newberry officers ask residents to be patient of traffic as portions of bridge travel through area

Dec 22, 2023 11:16 AM EST

Officers with the Newberry Police Department are asking residents to be patient as portions of the Boundary Street Bridge will be transported through Newberry after noon today.

SCDMV warns residents of scammers during holiday season

Dec 22, 2023 10:32 AM EST

With the holidays approaching, the Department of Motor Vehicles is warning people to be on the lookout for scam artists.

DHEC reminding people about overdose safety kits availability at state health departments

Dec 20, 2023 4:27 PM EST

As the holiday season continues Health officials are reminding residents of overdose safety kits available at health departments across the state.

Highway fatalities in the Palmetto state go down

Dec 20, 2023 2:52 PM EST

For a second straight year highway fatalities in the Palmetto state have gone down.

Coroner releases name of driver dead after single-vehicle Newberry County collision

Dec 20, 2023 12:28 PM EST

A driver is dead after a single-vehicle Monday morning collision in Newberry County, said state troopers.

Traffic Alert: Road reopens in Newberry County after maintenance

Dec 20, 2023 12:05 PM EST

On a Facebook post the Prosperity Police Department announced that the roadway is open.

Weather update: Storm moving east

Dec 17, 2023 3:12 PM EST

ABC Columbia Meteorologist Tyler Ryan has the latest on Sunday's storm

DHEC releases 2023 State Health Assessment

Dec 14, 2023 6:33 PM EST

A recent report from the state’s health department shows numerous communities feel they can’t live a healthy lifestyle because of a lack of resources.

Newberry police asking for public's help finding missing special needs 19-year-old

Dec 14, 2023 10:23 AM EST

The Newberry Police Department is asking for the public's help finding a missing 19-year-old with special needs, say officials.

Newberry County Coroner releases name of pedestrian who died in train incident

Dec 13, 2023 10:23 AM EST

The pedestrian who died in a train incident in Newberry County on Tuesday afternoon has been identified, said the Newberry County coroner.

DHEC confirms first pediatric flu-related death of the season in South Carolina

Dec 12, 2023 7:00 PM EST

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has announced the first pediatric flu-related death of the season in 2023.

SC Dept. of Revenue gives tips for tax season

Dec 12, 2023 2:52 PM EST

The South Carolina Department of Revenue is sharing a few tips to help prepare for the upcoming tax season.

Gas prices in South Carolina continue to drop

Dec 11, 2023 5:31 PM EST

Gas prices have fallen this week.

Coroner identifies person dead after officer-involved shooting in Newberry Co., SLED investigating

Dec 8, 2023 12:42 PM EST

Deputies say they responded to Little Egypt Rd. in Whitmire at 9:18 Thursday night where someone reported a person in their yard beating on their home and firing a weapon.