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Bamberg County Earth Day lesson plants pollinator awareness in students

Bamberg County Earth Day lesson plants pollinator awareness in students

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Bamberg County urges residents to sign up for CodeRED alerts

Bamberg County urges residents to sign up for CodeRED alerts

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Volunteers build ramps, help 27 residents across Bamberg and Barnwell counties

Volunteers build ramps, help 27 residents across Bamberg and Barnwell counties

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Bamberg youth programs page helps families track sports and recreation
Community

Bamberg youth programs page helps families track sports and recreation

Bamberg’s youth-programs page gives families a single place to track sports, field locations, and June planning deadlines as county recreation grants and summer sign-ups move ahead.

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Denmark pastor’s dashcam helps capture attempted kidnapping in Aiken County
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Denmark pastor’s dashcam helps capture attempted kidnapping in Aiken County

A Denmark pastor’s dashcam caught a handcuffed woman fleeing toward his truck, giving deputies video in an Aiken County attempted-kidnapping case.

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Salkehatchie leadership institute graduates 13, including regional participants
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Salkehatchie leadership institute graduates 13, including regional participants

Two Bamberg County participants were among 13 Leadership Salkehatchie graduates, after six months of training in civic work and economic development.

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SCDOT plans rehabilitation for 2.7-mile stretch of U.S. 301 in Bamberg County
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SCDOT plans rehabilitation for 2.7-mile stretch of U.S. 301 in Bamberg County

A 2.7-mile stretch of U.S. 301 in Bamberg County is on SCDOT’s rehab list, with public comments open through June 11 before the plan advances.

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Bamberg County courthouse directory lists clerk, court contacts and resources
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Bamberg County courthouse directory lists clerk, court contacts and resources

Bamberg County’s court directory puts the clerk, court locations and online tools in one place, helping residents avoid wasted trips and missed deadlines.

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Bamberg County PIO serves as hub for alerts, updates, outreach
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Bamberg County PIO serves as hub for alerts, updates, outreach

Start with Bamberg County’s website and PIO pages for council notices, emergency alerts, and service updates. The county’s official chain is built to keep residents informed fast.

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Bamberg County council agenda puts recreation funds, public comments in focus
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Bamberg County council agenda puts recreation funds, public comments in focus

Recreation dollars, the county budget and a sheriff’s update drove Bamberg County Council’s June 2 meeting, with public comments due by noon and a livestream available.

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Bamberg Council on Aging set for $1.14 million transit funding
Community

Bamberg Council on Aging set for $1.14 million transit funding

Bamberg County is in line for nine new buses, part of $1.14 million in transit money aimed at seniors, Medicaid rides and essential trips across rural communities.

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Bamberg County sheriff’s office launches R U OK wellness program
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Bamberg County sheriff’s office launches R U OK wellness program

Bamberg County’s R U OK program checks in weekly on registered residents, and after three missed calls a deputy can be sent to the home.

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Denmark-Olar hosts Vikings Summer Showcase, draws regional teams
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Denmark-Olar hosts Vikings Summer Showcase, draws regional teams

Denmark-Olar’s Vikings Summer Showcase put local players front and center as regional boys and girls teams filled the campus at 197 Viking Circle for June 5 games.

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Bamberg County posts 2026 election notices, school board filing details
Government

Bamberg County posts 2026 election notices, school board filing details

Bamberg County’s election pages still show 2026 primary and school board notices, giving voters one clear place to check deadlines before filing or voting.

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Bamberg County offices to close for Memorial Day, May 25, 2026
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Bamberg County offices to close for Memorial Day, May 25, 2026

Bamberg County shut courthouse and administrative offices all day for Memorial Day, putting tax, records and permit errands on hold.

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Hilda man Blease Stanley remembered ahead of Thursday graveside service
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Hilda man Blease Stanley remembered ahead of Thursday graveside service

Blease Murray Stanley, 74, of Hilda, was laid to rest Thursday at Sandy Run Cemetery after a Wednesday visitation in Williston.

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Bamberg County to dedicate Revolutionary War monument June 27
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Bamberg County to dedicate Revolutionary War monument June 27

Bamberg County will use a June 27 Revolutionary War monument dedication to launch its 250th anniversary observance with documented local names and a new sculpture.

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Bamberg County schools board sets June 1 meeting for public review
Education

Bamberg County schools board sets June 1 meeting for public review

Bamberg County schools posted a June 1 board meeting notice as the semester closed, signaling decisions that could quickly shape staffing and summer plans.

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Rain eases drought in Bamberg County, but conditions still need monitoring
Community

Rain eases drought in Bamberg County, but conditions still need monitoring

Rain trimmed drought status in Bamberg County, but every resident was still in a drought area and farm country remained under close watch.

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Bamberg driver wins $75,000 lottery prize after doctor visit stop
Community

Bamberg driver wins $75,000 lottery prize after doctor visit stop

A Bamberg stop for a relative’s doctor visit turned into a $75,000 Cash Lines win, while the lottery’s tracker still showed three top prizes left.

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Bamberg County NAACP plans free Juneteenth festival in Denmark
Community

Bamberg County NAACP plans free Juneteenth festival in Denmark

The Bamberg County NAACP will bring its 3rd annual Juneteenth celebration to Denmark, with free family activities at Voorhees University and county offices closed that day.

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Bamberg County gets $1.5 million for downtown renaissance project
Community

Bamberg County gets $1.5 million for downtown renaissance project

Bamberg County has put $1.5 million behind a downtown hub that would add a commercial kitchen, farmers market and discovery center. Leaders say the test is whether it brings daily activity back.

Lisa Park2m read
Straight Road International shares resources at Bamberg County mental health event
Healthcare

Straight Road International shares resources at Bamberg County mental health event

Straight Road International brought health and money resources to Bamberg County as the Denmark clinic kept outpatient care, crisis help and after-hours support close to home.

Lisa Park2m read
Bamberg County precinct map helps voters find polling places
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Bamberg County precinct map helps voters find polling places

Bamberg County’s precinct map shows exactly where to vote, helping residents avoid the wrong polling place before the June primaries.

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Ricky Sapp Foundation to host free football and cheer camp in Bamberg County
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Ricky Sapp Foundation to host free football and cheer camp in Bamberg County

A free camp at Bamberg-Ehrhardt High School gave children ages 6 to 18 food, a bookbag and a T-shirt, with no-cost access at the center of the day.

Sarah Chen2m read
Bamberg County tax page links payments, offices and spending reports
Government

Bamberg County tax page links payments, offices and spending reports

Bamberg County’s tax page now doubles as a service map and a spending check, pointing residents to the right office, online payments and the county’s financial reports.

Marcus Williams6m read
Bamberg County Council set for $26.7 million budget vote June 2
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Bamberg County Council set for $26.7 million budget vote June 2

Council will vote June 2 on a revised $26.7 million budget, with taxes, staffing and service priorities back under the spotlight after last year’s 6-1 approval.

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Bamberg County Library Provides Lifeline for Rural Residents
Community

Bamberg County Library Provides Lifeline for Rural Residents

Bamberg County Public Library serves as a critical hub for residents of Bamberg, Denmark, Ehrhardt, Olar and Govan, offering internet access, lending services and community programs. For many rural families the library is essential for job searches, schoolwork, tax aide notices and access to health information, making its hours and services a local public health and equity concern.

Lisa Park2m read
Bamberg County History Explains Roots, Courthouse Move, Agricultural Legacy
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Bamberg County History Explains Roots, Courthouse Move, Agricultural Legacy

Bamberg County traces its name and foundation to the Bamberg family, becoming a separate county in 1897 after partition from Barnwell County. The county history highlights how agriculture, the South Carolina Railroad, and mid twentieth century courthouse relocation shaped settlement patterns, civic institutions, and local infrastructure priorities that still matter to residents today.

Marcus Williams2m read
Dr. Eric Brown encourages Bamberg-Ehrhardt seniors before graduation
Education

Dr. Eric Brown encourages Bamberg-Ehrhardt seniors before graduation

Dr. Eric Brown pointed Bamberg-Ehrhardt seniors toward nearby higher education as Denmark Technical College already enrolled 149 Bamberg County students.

Sarah Chen2m read
Bamberg County Library provides critical broadband and learning access
Community

Bamberg County Library provides critical broadband and learning access

The Bamberg County Public Library offers free internet, children's learning computers and community programs. It connects residents to jobs, education and regional resources.

Lisa Park2m read
Bamberg Historic District Anchors Downtown Revival and Heritage Tourism
Community

Bamberg Historic District Anchors Downtown Revival and Heritage Tourism

Bamberg’s downtown core is centered on the Bamberg Historic District, with the 1897 county courthouse as its focal landmark. The district’s concentration of late 19th- and early 20th-century architecture and an active walking-tour brochure make heritage assets a tangible engine for downtown foot traffic, preservation activity, and local economic opportunity.

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