Statistical Profile
Overview
County Snapshot 2008 |
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County Seat: | Newberry |
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Population (2008 estimate): | 38,326 |
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Labor Force (2008): | 18,533 |
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Unemployment (2008): | 7.2% |
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Major Highways: | I-26 (6 interchanges), I-77 (31 miles), I-20 (22 miles), I-95 (85 miles) |
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Major Employers: | Kraft Foods (1,478) |
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Newberry County School District (920) |
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Renfro Corporation (559) |
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Newberry County Memorial Hospital (478) |
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Wal-Mart (300) |
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News
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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
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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
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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