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  • Letters to Strangers: An introduction

    Letters to Strangers: An introduction

    I’m going to start with the bad news first … I’m not much of a writer; in fact, it terrifies me. This Lent, I am trying to lean into discomfort.


  • Letters to Strangers: An introduction

    Letters to Strangers: An introduction

    I’m going to start with the bad news first … I’m not much of a writer; in fact, it terrifies me. This Lent, I am trying to lean into discomfort.


  • More than ‘just a walk’

    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.


  • Newberry-PMPA Scholarship now available

    NEWBERRY – Applications are now available for the Newberry-PMPA Community Scholar Scholarship. The City of Newberry will accept applications through March 26. The annual scholarship awards up to four qualifying high school seniors $500 towards their tuition to any South Carolina accredited university/college or technical college.


  • NSWCD named 2025 District of the Year

    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.


  • City Manager shares City of Newberry updates

    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.


  • City Council honors employee milestones

    City Council honors employee milestones

    NEWBERRY – City Council recognized employees for milestone work anniversaries and special achievements at Tuesday’s City Council meeting.


  • Newberry Health named to Forbes Top Hospitals list

    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…


  • Piedmont Technical College recognizes fall graduates

    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.


  • Top 10 stories of 2025!

    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:


  • Celebrating the Epiphany

    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…


  • A brief history of Christmas trees

    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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