Statistical Profile
Overview
County Snapshot 2007 |
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County Seat: | Newberry |
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Population (2007): | 37,540 |
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Labor Force (2007): | 29,885 |
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Unemployment (2007): | 6.6% |
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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 (1,375) |
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Newberry County School District (890) |
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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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Blue Water Marine Group (270) |
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News
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County Rolling in New Business
6/22/2007
ANOTHER INDUSTRY ANNOUNCES PLANS TO LOCATE, THIS TIME IN AN OLD SPACE Newberry Observer Cindy Pitts, Staff Writer Newberry is on a roll this week with its second economic development announcement unveiled yesterday. Schweitzer-Mauduit (NYSE: SWM) announced on yesterday the purchase of... More
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Nasmyth Group Announces North American Headquarters
6/21/2007
Gov. Mark Sanford and Sec. Joe Taylor today joined Peter Smith, Chairman and Chief Executive of the U.K.'s Nasmyth Group in announcing the company?s decision to locate its North American headquarters and a major manufacturing operation in Newberry County, South Carolina. "South Carolina is a great... More
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Caterpillar Expands Electric Power Manufacturing Operation
10/26/2005
Newberry, S.C. - In response to increased customer demand in North America, Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) will open a new electric power manufacturing facility in Newberry, South Carolina. "There are strong global growth opportunities for Caterpillar in the electric power industry, and the... More