Bamberg, South Carolina (July 2017) – Nine Bamberg County employees from three different departments recently received training and certifications from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy in Columbia, South Carolina. This training was crucial to ensure County employees are adequately prepared for their job responsibilities and to serve Bamberg County citizens. Bill Johnson, Bamberg County...
Bamberg, South Carolina (July 2017) – Bamberg County’s new courthouse annex was the cover story for County Focus magazine, which is published quarterly by the South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC). W. Stuart Morgan, County Focus Editor, wrote a comprehensive article regarding the new Bamberg County courthouse annex. The article details the construction process from the voter approved...
Bamberg, South Carolina (June 2017) – On June 28, 2017, in order to become compliant with the S.C. Uniform Unclaimed Property Act, Bamberg County Administrator, Joey Preston, Deputy Administrator, Thomas Thomas, and Bamberg County Council members Evert Comer, Jr. (Chair), Trent Kinard and Larry Haynes presented South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis with a check for $19,912.30. This check...
Bamberg, South Carolina (June 2017) – In June, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded Bamberg County $225,800 in grant funds and loans through the USDA Rural Development Community Facilities Grant/Loan program. With these funds, the County purchased six new patrol vehicles. County Sheriff Ed Darnell recognized the substantial award, stating, “It’s a great day in Bamberg County...
Bamberg, South Carolina (June 2017) – In April, Bamberg County hired Farrell Pulaski as the Environmental Officer. Pulaski was hired after David Harley accepted a position with the Bamberg County Sheriff’s Department. Pulaski brings a strong professional background to the position. A United States Navy veteran, he worked for the South Carolina Department of Corrections for five years. He also...
Bamberg, South Carolina (June 2017) – In May, the Department of Health and Environmental Control’s Bureau of Environmental Health Services awarded Bamberg County a grant for $14,644. The Mosquito Control Grant provides funds to purchase additional insecticides and improved spraying equipment. The grant also funds training in effective mosquito control procedures. Prepared by Bill Johnson, Bamberg...
County Administrator, Joey Preston, and County Controller, Gina Smith, presented County Council members with the Bamberg County budget proposal for FY 2018 in Council Chambers on June 12, 2017. The meeting was open to the public. Click here to view the presentation: FY 2018 Budget Presentation