The Newberry Observer

10/11/2025

Week 8 Final Scores 🏈

1) Mid-Carolina: 32
Columbia: 8

Rebels return to the win column on Homecoming.

2) Newberry: 41
Fox Creek: 14

Bulldogs remain undefeated, improving to 8-0, with two regular season games remaining. They will have a bye next week before facing Keenan on October 24.

3)Whitmire: 12
Dixie: 49

The Wolverines will be the last Newberry County high school to celebrate Homecoming which will be next Friday, October 17th.

10/10/2025

Mia Russo, of Newberry, was recently named a Self Scholar at Lander University.

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GREENWOOD — Mia Russo, a nursing major from Newberry, was recently named a Self Scholar at Lander University. The 2025-26 cohort of the Self Regional Scholars Program was honored at a banquet hosted…

10/10/2025

Meet Junebug, our Pet of the Week, courtesy of the Newberry County Animal Shelter! Each week, we feature animals waiting to find their fur-ever home (see what we did there?) Check out The Newberry Observer each week to see what furry friend we'll feature next!

10/10/2025

During the Oct. 1 County Council meeting, County Auditor Donna Lominack presented the 2025 Tax Levy for all County and School Bonded Indebtedness Purposes.

Chappells Fire and Rescue was also recognized for their continued service to the community. This is part of a new initiative by County Council to recognize different first responder organizations for what they do for the community.

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NEWBERRY COUNTY — Newberry County Auditor Donna Lominack went before County Council to present the 2025 Tax Levy for all County and School Bonded Indebtedness Purposes during last week’s County…

10/10/2025

The Newberry Housing Authority recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony where they unveiled their new playground equipment and Little Free Library at Bethlehem Gardens Apartments!

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NEWBERRY — Kids and adult alike came out to Bethlehem Gardens Apartments on Sept. 24 to celebrate the Newberry Housing Authority’s ribbon cutting and unveiling of their new playground and Little Free…

10/10/2025

On Sept. 20, Southern Suds Laundromat held their inaugural Free Laundry Day for the community. The event was intended to be held last year, but when the community was hit by Hurricane Helene, those plans changed and they instead offered free laundry to utility workers and first responders.

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NEWBERRY — Over 5,000 pounds of laundry was washed and dried as part of Southern Suds Laundromat’s inaugural Free Laundry Day on Sept. 20.

10/10/2025

We enjoyed seeing everyone who stopped by our booth at Oktoberfest! Check out these photos, courtesy of the City of Newberry!

Prettier than Matt took the stage Friday night to entertain the crowd, kicking off an Oktoberfest weekend in Newberry.

10/10/2025

It's almost time for the Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale. We are still taking donations now at the Newberry Library. Thanks and we hope to see you at the Book Sale on October 24th and 25th!

10/10/2025

📣 NA families - please help us spread the word for the upcoming 10th Annual Newberry's FAVORITE Holiday Market & Craft Show at Newberry Academy! 🤩

Knock out all of your holiday shopping while supporting local businesses, artists, and crafters. For interested vendors, indoor vendor space is filling quickly, but we have unlimited space outdoors. Make sure to follow our event page at Newberry's Favorite Holiday Market & Craft Show page. ➡ https://www.facebook.com/share/1CqoBmqfxP/

See you there! 🤩

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10/09/2025

Here's a peek at the Oct. 8 edition of The Newberry Observer! Stop by our office, located at 1216 Main Street, or visit one of our many newspaper racks across Newberry County to get your copy! They're only $1!

10/09/2025

✨ Happy Thursday! ✨

We’ve rounded up a list of local events happening this month to get you started on your Halloween and fall family fun. 🍁

While it’s not a complete list, it’s a spooktacular start for planning your seasonal activities! 🎃

**Feel free to drop any events below in the comments for your fellow neighbors**