Newberry County Coroners Office

09/13/2026

09/07/2026

Our office will be closed in observance of Labor Day, Monday September 7th, we will resume normal office hours Tuesday September 8th.
Please have a safe and happy Labor Day!

*If you should need immediate assistance from our office, please call Dispatch at the non-emergency line 803-321-2222, to speak with the on call Coroner.*

09/01/2026

🎉🎂 Happy 25th Birthday, Deputy Coroner Desiree Monts! 🎂🎉

Help us wish Deputy Coroner Desiree Monts a very happy 25th birthday! 🥳💐

Desiree, we are so thankful to have you as part of the Newberry County Coroner’s Office family. Your dedication, compassion, and willingness to serve others do not go unnoticed. We appreciate everything you do for our office and for the families we serve. 💙

We hope your 25th birthday is filled with lots of love, laughter, happiness, and all the things that make you smile! 🥳🎈

Happy Birthday, Desiree! Here’s to an amazing 25th year! 🥂🎉
🎂💙🎈

09/01/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. 💜🩵

As we begin this month of awareness, hope, and action, we want to share encouraging news with our community.

Since last September, the Newberry County Coroner's Office has documented a 58.82% decrease in su***de deaths when comparing the period from September 2024–2025 to September 2025–2026.

While this is a meaningful step in the right direction, we recognize that even one su***de is one too many. Every life lost is a son or daughter, a parent, a sibling, a friend, or a neighbor whose absence is deeply felt.

As we observe Su***de Prevention Awareness Month, let's continue to:
💜 Check in on one another.
💜 Listen without judgment.
💜 Encourage those who are struggling to seek help.
💜 Remind everyone that asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline. Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Together, we can continue to reduce stigma, foster hope, and work toward a future where no one feels alone.

08/31/2026

Today, August 31st, is International Overdose Awareness Day.

We remember those we've lost to overdose and stand in solidarity with their families and communities. Overdose affects us all, and it's time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and promote harm reduction.

Every person, every story matters.

Overdose is preventable. Education and compassion can save lives.

Recovery is possible. Together, we can create a future without overdose deaths.

Let's honor those we've lost and work toward a safer, more supportive world.

08/28/2026

Us ladies at the office wanted to give a warm welcome to Bailey's Ice Cream & Sweets in Prosperity! We are so excited to have another wonderful local business in our community. After a long week, we already know where we'll be stopping for a well-deserved sweet treat. We can't wait to visit and wish you much success! Be sure to stop by and support this great new local business! 🍦🍰

08/05/2026

The Newberry County Coroner's Office would like to extend a sincere thank you to the Newberry Police Department for hosting another incredible National Night Out. Although the rain made an appearance, it certainly didn't stop the fun or the opportunity to connect with our amazing community!

It was a wonderful evening filled with smiles, conversations, and the chance to strengthen the relationships that help make Newberry such a special place to live and serve. We are grateful to everyone who came out despite the weather and to all of the agencies, organizations, and volunteers who made the event a success.

Thank you, Newberry Police Department, for your dedication to bringing our community together year after year. We are already looking forward to next year's National Night Out!

08/04/2026

We are honored to announce that our entire office is now fully double board certified, with each member holding both the Certified Medicolegal Death Investigator (C-MDI) certification and the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI) certification.

This achievement reflects our office's unwavering commitment to professionalism, continuing education, and excellence in medicolegal death investigation. These nationally recognized certifications represent countless hours of training, preparation, and dedication to serving the citizens of Newberry County with the highest standards of integrity and expertise.

Coroner Laura Kneece shared:
“I could not be more proud of our team. Achieving double board certification across our entire office is a remarkable accomplishment and a testament to each investigators dedication to this profession. It is both an honor and a privilege to serve the people of Newberry County, and we remain committed to providing compassionate, professional, and exceptional service to our community every day."

Please join us in celebrating this accomplishment for the Newberry County Coroner's Office. We are grateful for the continued support of our community and our public safety partners as we strive to uphold the highest standards in medicolegal death investigation.

With the upmost honor,

Coroner Laura G. Kneece MPA, F-ABMDI, C-MDI
Chief Deputy Coroner Cindy L. Lindler D-ABMDI, C-MDI
Deputy Coroner Desiree Monts PSM, D-ABMDI, C-MDI

08/03/2026

The Newberry County Coroner's Office is proud to congratulate Deputy Coroner Desiree Monts for obtaining her certification as a Diplomate for the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigation (D-ABMDI).

This certification is a professional credential from the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators that proves a person has the knowledge and skills to properly investigate deaths, examine scenes, and work with medical examiners or coroners.

Please join us in celebrating Deputy Coroner Monts on this outstanding accomplishment. Your hard work, determination, and commitment to continuing education are a tremendous asset to our office and the citizens of Newberry County.

07/28/2026

We cannot wait to see everyone!!