STATEMENT FROM THE BAMBERG SHERIFF’S OFFICE In the Interest of public safety and preventing the spread of COVID-19 In an effort to protect our citizens, residents and employees, we are respectfully asking that any routine contact with the Sheriff’s Office be handled by telephone. If you need a copy of a report, metal permits, etc. we ask that you call 803-245-3018. Our office/staff will remain...
Clemson Extension offices closed to the public beginning March 18 Clemson – Clemson Extension announced that all 46 of its county offices will be closed to the public beginning March 18. The unprecedented step was taken out of an abundance of caution for the health and wellbeing of clients, agents and staff and to slow the potential spread of the COVID-19 virus. The decision was made after...
Per order of SC Chief Justice Donald W. Beatty, IT IS ORDERED that all evictions currently ordered and scheduled statewide shall be rescheduled for a date not earlier than May 1, 2020. Furthermore, the court shall not accept applications for ejectment, schedule hearings, issue writs or warrants of ejectment, or proceed in any other manner regarding evictions until directed by subsequent order by...
Effective at noon on Thursday, March 19, the Bamberg County Probate Court will no longer be accepting in-person visitors in efforts to protect the public and staff from the COVID-19 outbreak. While the employees will still be working, the office will be closed to visitors until April 3, 2020, with continuing evaluation. All communication with the Probate Court will be over the phone or via email...
The Bamberg County DSS/DHHS Office at 374 Log Branch Rd, Bamberg is closed to in-office visitors per state recommendation effective March 19, 2020 until further notice. Employees are still in the office and can assist via phone (803) 245-4363 or email BambergWebsite@dss.sc.gov.There is signage on the front door giving the general public information about access to services. There is also drop box...
Bamberg County has implemented its Pandemic Response Plan and offices remain open to employees and the public, with safety precautions executed for the wellbeing of both the public and staff. Bamberg County Administration and Emergency Services encourages all in-person interaction to take place using appropriate health and safety measures, and only when essential. It is recommended that the public...
Effective March 16, 2020, Bamberg County Detention Center suspended all visitation to inmates until March 30, 2020. Any questions should be directed to the Bamberg County Detention Center at 803-245-3020. Also effective March 16, 2020, Bamberg County Magistrate court suspended jury trials until further notice. There are no changes with bond hearings. Bond hearings will continue twice per day. Any...
Bamberg, South Carolina – Bamberg County officials remind citizens that because of record rainfalls county roads must dry out before repairs can begin. As of late February, Denmark had nine inches of rain and Ehrhardt received eight inches. The average rainfall in Bamberg County for the month of February is three and a half inches. The high amount of rain combined with already wet ground creates...