FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: To: News Media, Community Leaders, and Bamberg County Citizens From: Bamberg County Administration Date: July 25, 2023 Re: Bamberg County Airport Road Gets Facelift Bamberg, South Carolina (July 2023) –Airport Road has undergone improvements, including widening and resurfacing, thanks to the Bamberg County C-Fund Committee. An allotment of $190,000 in state road funds was...
Bamberg, South Carolina (June 2023) –Bamberg County proudly introduces Alisha Moore as the new Public Information Officer (PIO). Ms. Moore will oversee all digital media platforms, marketing materials, and the Keep Bamberg Beautiful initiative and serve as Bamberg County’s primary public relations contact. She will also compose press releases, help organize special events, and act as a liaison...
Bamberg, South Carolina (June 2023) – Bamberg County has selected Thorne Ambulance Service, a family owned and operated business with eight locations throughout South Carolina, as its mobile medical provider. After an extensive search and careful consideration of several providers, Bamberg County will have a five year contract with Thorne. According to Founder and CEO, Ryan D. Thorne, “Thorne...
Bamberg, South Carolina (June 2023) – Bamberg County has hired Bamberg resident, Virginia Mitchell as its first Animal Control Officer. Animal Control has previously been managed by the Sheriff’s Department. This position will help to establish a stronger Animal Control presence in Bamberg County. Ms. Mitchell has an extensive background in animal control and management, having served as Animal...
Bamberg, South Carolina (May 2023) – On Wednesday, May 24, 2023, Bamberg County Council members joined local and regional leaders to celebrate the Bamberg County Office on Aging’s paving improvements. The improvements include a new parking lot, additional handicap parking spaces, a driveway connecting the office to DSS, and new curbs. The Office on Aging received about $311,000 from the SCDOT 5339...
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Bamberg County, led by its governing body, the Bamberg County Council, will hold a public hearing on the 2023-2024 proposed capital and operating budgets of Bamberg County on June 20, 2023 at 6:00 pm, in the Council Chambers at the Bamberg County Annex, 1234 North Street, Bamberg, S.C. The following comparisons of FY22-23 to the FY23-24 proposed...
Bamberg, South Carolina (April 2023) – On Monday, April 24, 2023, Bamberg County Council members Spencer Donaldson, Larry Haynes, Phil Myers, Deputy County Administrator Thomas Thomas and County Administrator Joey Preston toured the South Carolina Oak to Barrel manufacturing facility with General Manager David Hutto and Southern Carolina Alliance Project Manager Joshua Urwick. Located just outside...
Bamberg, South Carolina (April 2023) – On Wednesday, April 26, 2023, Bamberg County Council Chairman Dr. Jonathan Goodman, County Council members, and County Administrator Joey Preston met with community leaders and interested citizens to discuss the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). Consumer Education and Outreach Specialist Anthony Butler explained...