Newberry County Economic Development

Education

Newberry County School District

The School District of Newberry County serves approximately 5,934 students in 13 schools and employs 845 people. The district boasts Red Carpet Schools, Palmetto Gold and Silver schools, a distinguished arts program, and a National Blue Ribbon School. Furthermore, the Newberry County Career Center provides specialized skills and hands-on training in 12 different areas.

The district is currently implementing a $70 million facilities plan. It is actively involved in a School/Business Partnership Program. The Public Education Foundation, a local community-wide initiative, supports the school district by raising funds for classroom grants, teacher development, innovative projects, and student recognition and scholarships.

http://www.newberry.k12.sc.us/

 

Newberry Academy

Newberry Academy is a K-12 private school serving approximately 211 students. It is accredited by the South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA).

http://www.newberryacademy.com/

 

Piedmont Technical College

Piedmont Technical College (PTC) is an accredited two-year degree-granting institution serving 2,000 students in seven counties. The main campus is located approximately 35 miles from Newberry in Greenwood, SC.

PTC-Newberry is the school’s largest satellite campus serving nearly 500 students locally. The recently remodeled Newberry County Center encompasses some 28,000+ square feet of classroom, lab and office space to serve the citizens of Newberry County. A 150-seat auditorium, which is available to business, industry and the public sector in the county, completes the center.

http://www.ptc.edu/

 

Newberry College

Newberry College is a private, four-year, Lutheran affiliated, liberal arts school located in the City of Newberry. With 20 majors, 25 areas of concentration, and 29 minors, 840 students, and a 13:1 student-teacher ratio, Newberry College ensures that students receive individual attention and guidance as part of its values-based curriculum. Offering more than 40 organizations for students, Newberry College provides many opportunities for excellence outside the classroom. Over forty percent of the students participate in NCAA Division 2 inter-collegiate sports. The athletics program includes fifteen NCAA competitive teams for men and women.

http://www.newberry.edu/

 

News

  • Gov. Sanford Welcomes Additional Job Creation at Caterpillar Facility in Newberry
    3/16/2010

    Gov. Sanford Welcomes Additional Job Creation at Caterpillar Facility in Newberry Caterpillar plans to increase capacity for diesel and gas powered generator sets assembled in Newberry COLUMBIA, S.C. - March 16, 2010 - Gov. Mark Sanford, the South Carolina Department of Commerce, Newberry... More

  • OTR Wheel Engineering Announces Newberry County Location
    2/2/2010

    Newberry, S.C. - February 2, 2010 -Newberry County and the Town of Whitmire today announced that OTR Wheel Engineering, Inc. will open an assembly operation in Whitmire, South Carolina. Although the investment is limited at this point, there are plans to grow the facility in the near future. ... More

  • Small Business Development Center Reopens
    1/31/2010

    After months of planning to reopen, the Small Business Development Center(SBDC) is proud to announce the reopening of its office in Newberry, SC. The office is located in the Dufford House (Alumni & Church Relations building) on the campus of Newberry College. The effort is supported by... More