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More than ‘just a walk’
NEWBERRY — On October 26, 2025, nineteen Buddhist monks began their 2,300-mile “Walk for Peace” to Washington, D.C., departing from the Huong Dao Vipassana Bhavana Center in Fort Worth.
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NSWCD named 2025 District of the Year
NEWBERRY — The Newberry Soil & Water Conservation District was recognized as the 2025 District of the Year from the South Carolina Association of Conservation Districts on Jan. 13. The Association spans 46 districts from across the state.
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City Manager shares City of Newberry updates
NEWBERRY – In his report to City Council on Tuesday, City Manager Jason Taylor shared that recently, several city staff had traveled to Washington, D.C. meeting with Senator Graham’s Office, Senator Scott’s Office, Congresswoman Sherri Biggs, The US Department of Justice and the US Department of Transportation.
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City Council honors employee milestones
NEWBERRY – City Council recognized employees for milestone work anniversaries and special achievements at Tuesday’s City Council meeting.
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Newberry Health named to Forbes Top Hospitals list
NEWBERRY — Newberry Health has been named a 4-Star Hospital on the inaugural Forbes Top Hospitals 2026 list, placing it among an elite group of hospitals nationwide recognized for delivering high-quality, high-value care. Notably, Newberry Health received a 5-Star ranking for patient experience and is one of only 12 hospitals…
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Piedmont Technical College recognizes fall graduates
NEWBERRY COUNTY — Piedmont Technical College graduates listened to inspiring speeches before collecting their diplomas during two commencement ceremonies on Dec. 11.
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Top 10 stories of 2025!
NEWBERRY — A lot has happened in 2025 – here are The Newberry Observer’s Top 10 news stories from the year:
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Celebrating the Epiphany
The holiday season is full of faith and celebration. Even though people may believe this important time begins at the start of December, for millions of the Christians, the Twelve Days of Christmas begin with the birth of Baby Jesus on December 25 and continue through the Epiphany on January…
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A brief history of Christmas trees
Towering evergreen trees adorned in lights and other trinkets are a focal point of the holiday season.
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Unique Christmas traditions around the world
Christmas celebrations span the globe. According to a 2025 report from the Center for the Study of Global Christianity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, there are roughly 2.6 billion Christians worldwide, a figure that undoubtedly contributes to the popularity of Christmas. Christianity continues to have the most adherents of any religion…
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Kwanzaa brings communities together
December is brimming with festive holidays designed to celebrate family, friends and good fortune. While Christmas and Chanukah may dominate the holiday landscape this time of year, African American and Pan-African cultures observe a week-long celebration known as Kwanzaa from December 26 to January 1.
