Bamberg, South Carolina (September 2017) – In September, after several months of investigation, Bamberg County Code Enforcement Officers Bill Johnson and Farrell Pulaski, successfully charged a Bamberg County resident with two counts of illegal dumping. The individual was fined and also required to remove all trash at the illegal dump site. The trash was removed and hauled to the Bamberg County...
Bamberg, South Carolina (September 8, 2017) – Bamberg County has welcomed a steady influx of travelers to local roads and intersections. Traffic is rare in this small rural county of approximately 14,500 residents. Bamberg County Public Works used a drone, flown by Bamberg County Director of Operations, Bill Johnson to capture the traffic increase. Pictures attached show long lines of vehicles at...
Bamberg, South Carolina (September 2017) – Bamberg County Administrator Joey Preston announced that Bamberg County offices will be closed on Monday, September 11 because of Hurricane Irma. The Bamberg County Council meeting is rescheduled to Monday, September 18 at 6:30 p.m. All Bamberg County Convenience/LAD sites will also be closed on Monday, September 11. All Bamberg County Emergency Services...
Bamberg, South Carolina (August 2017) – On August 29, 2017, Bamberg County hosted the Thoroughbred Country Advisory Committee in Bamberg County Council Chambers. Thoroughbred Country consists of Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg and Barnwell Counties. Thoroughbred Country is one of eleven state appointment tourism regions. It began in 1980 in an effort to attract visitors to our region and is sponsored by...
Bamberg, South Carolina (August 2017) –On Saturday, August 26, 2017, the Denmark Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. hosted their annual Candle Lights in the Dark banquet in Denmark, SC. The well-attended event included awards for multiple honorees from diverse backgrounds. Coach Willie Jeffries, Head Football Coach Emeritus at South Carolina State University, gave the keynote...
Bamberg, South Carolina (August 2017) – On Monday, August 21, 2017, Bamberg County was in the direct path for the total solar eclipse and was one of the prime viewing locations for the total eclipse in the eastern United States. Many visitors from around South Carolina and the United States chose to view the eclipse in Bamberg County. Over 60 people viewed the total eclipse at the Bamberg County...
Bamberg, South Carolina (August 2017) –On Friday, August 11, 2017, United States Senator Lindsey Graham visited Bamberg County for a round table discussion with his constituents. Hosted in Bamberg County Council Chambers in the new Bamberg County Courthouse Annex, approximately 50 residents attended to ask questions and learn from Senator Graham. Senator Graham’s visit to Bamberg County was part...