NEWBERRY COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– Newberry County deputies say a helicopter seen flying overhead on Wednesday night, Oct. 30, was not related to the search of Hamlett. Officials say the Newberry Police Department and SLED were using the chopper to search for people that were shooting guns and endangering the public. Deputies say there was no immediate danger, but rather a preventative measure.   Categories: Local News, Newberry Tags: Newberry County Sheriff’s Office, newberry police department, South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED)