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Comprehensive local news coverage for Bamberg County, South Carolina. Stay informed about government decisions, community events, business developments, and civic matters affecting residents of Bamberg, Denmark, Ehrhardt, Olar, Govan, and surrounding Lowcountry communities.
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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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South Carolina Supreme Court weighs Bamberg County District 6 election challenge
Government

South Carolina Supreme Court weighs Bamberg County District 6 election challenge

The South Carolina Supreme Court has been asked to throw out the Bamberg County District 6 challenge, a move that could settle the seat now or prolong the fight.

James Thompson2m read
Bamberg Board of Public Works details utility services and oversight
Business

Bamberg Board of Public Works details utility services and oversight

Bamberg BPW runs water, sewer, electric and gas for the city, with meters read around the 15th and residential power priced at 13.04 cents per kWh.

Sarah Chen5m read
Bamberg County Council to meet July 14 at courthouse annex
Government

Bamberg County Council to meet July 14 at courthouse annex

Council was set for 6 p.m. July 14 at the Bamberg County Courthouse Annex, where agendas are posted 24 hours ahead and the chamber holds 105 standing.

James Thompson1m read
Bamberg County announces 2026 holiday closures for offices and courthouse
Government

Bamberg County announces 2026 holiday closures for offices and courthouse

The next countywide shutdown is Labor Day on Sept. 7, and Bamberg County says Christmas holiday schedules can still shift under a governor's order.

Marcus Williams1m read
Bamberg’s railroad origins shaped its downtown and civic growth
Business

Bamberg’s railroad origins shaped its downtown and civic growth

A 1855 water-depot stop on the South Carolina Rail Road still explains Bamberg’s street pattern, downtown, and why the county seat ended up here.

Sarah Chen5m read
Bamberg County parcel and GIS maps help residents find property details
Government

Bamberg County parcel and GIS maps help residents find property details

Parcel maps can save a courthouse trip when you need to confirm a boundary, an address or a deed question in Bamberg County.

Marcus Williams4m read
Bamberg County health clinics announce temporary closures in June and July
Healthcare

Bamberg County health clinics announce temporary closures in June and July

Several public health clinics are on temporary closure or reduced-service schedules, and Bamberg County patients are told to call 855-472-3432 or book online first.

Sadie Brennan1m read
Bamberg County announces courthouse restoration groundbreaking on July 24
Government

Bamberg County announces courthouse restoration groundbreaking on July 24

Bamberg County will break ground July 24 on courthouse restoration at 2959 Main Highway, starting work on a building that has stood since 1897.

James Thompson2m read
Two Bamberg recreation spots offer parks, trails and memorials
Community

Two Bamberg recreation spots offer parks, trails and memorials

Bamberg’s park-and-trail pairing makes an easy outing for kids, walkers, seniors and veterans, with a playground, courts and a short paved memorial walk.

Marcus Williams5m read
SC Works Center on Wheels brings job help to Bamberg County
Business

SC Works Center on Wheels brings job help to Bamberg County

Bamberg County is getting SC Works Center on Wheels, with career counseling, job referrals, testing and training brought closer to home for residents who cannot easily reach an office.

Sarah Chen2m read
Bamberg County convenience sites offer free residential waste drop-off
Government

Bamberg County convenience sites offer free residential waste drop-off

Bamberg County’s free convenience sites give households a local way to drop off trash and recyclables, and the county says the waste then moves through its transfer station to an approved landfill in Aiken County.

Marcus Williams5m read
Bamberg County sheriff’s office page guides residents to public safety contacts
Government

Bamberg County sheriff’s office page guides residents to public safety contacts

Residents can use the sheriff’s office page to find the right county safety contact, from dispatch and jail visits to complaints, commissary, and non-emergency calls.

James Thompson5m read
Wishes to Work job fair set for July 10 in Bamberg
Business

Wishes to Work job fair set for July 10 in Bamberg

Job seekers in Bamberg County had a three-hour hiring window at Norway Senior Center, with a Wishes to Work fair set for July 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sarah Chen2m read
Bamberg County posts filing notice for 2026 Republican primary
Government

Bamberg County posts filing notice for 2026 Republican primary

Republican Senate hopefuls have until noon July 28 to file in Bamberg County. Miss the window, and they are out of the special GOP primary for the November ballot.

James Thompson2m read
Denmark man killed in Enmarket shooting, investigators seek clues
Community

Denmark man killed in Enmarket shooting, investigators seek clues

Kenneth Strong, 40, of Denmark was killed at the Enmarket on Carolina Highway, and investigators have not released a suspect, motive or arrest.

Sarah Chen2m read
Bamberg County veterans memorial marks gateway with branch tributes
Community

Bamberg County veterans memorial marks gateway with branch tributes

Bamberg County’s Highway 78 gateway memorial honors every military branch, built with local donations and a state grant, and keeps Veterans Day at the center of town identity.

Sarah Chen5m read
Bamberg Conservation District guides local land and water stewardship
Government

Bamberg Conservation District guides local land and water stewardship

Bamberg County's conservation district is the local place to turn for erosion, drainage, pond, and runoff help. Its board, office, and farm programs connect landowners to practical stewardship.

James Thompson6m read
Flash floods close roads in Denmark, Bamberg County after heavy rain
Community

Flash floods close roads in Denmark, Bamberg County after heavy rain

High water shut Sawdust Avenue and Barnwell Highway at Bull Frog Road as a flash flood warning covered Denmark, Bamberg County and nearby towns.

Sarah Chen1m read
Cathedral Bay preserve showcases Bamberg County's Carolina Bay wetlands
Community

Cathedral Bay preserve showcases Bamberg County's Carolina Bay wetlands

Two Bamberg County preserves show why Carolina Bays matter: they store seasonal rain, shelter rare species, and shape land use far beyond the woods.

Lisa Park4m read
Bamberg County gets $1.5 million boost for downtown renaissance project
Business

Bamberg County gets $1.5 million boost for downtown renaissance project

Bamberg County secured $1.5 million for a downtown market plan tied to a $50 million district package, with a kitchen, farmers market and Discovery Center rehab.

Sarah Chen2m read
Bamberg County archives open rich records for family history research
Community

Bamberg County archives open rich records for family history research

Bamberg County’s archives trace land, school, and family lines in one place, giving residents a practical route into property and community history.

Marcus Williams5m read
Bamberg County paddling guide spotlights the South Fork of the Edisto
Community

Bamberg County paddling guide spotlights the South Fork of the Edisto

Bamberg County’s South Fork access offers short, wild paddles, named landings, and a river that still feels close to home and far from ordinary.

Lisa Park5m read
One killed in Bamberg County crash at Ehrhardt Road, Thunder Road
Community

One killed in Bamberg County crash at Ehrhardt Road, Thunder Road

An 83-year-old Blackville man died when two Ford trucks collided at Ehrhardt Road and Thunder Road, about 4 miles north of Olar.

Sarah Chen1m read
Bamberg County recreation grants prioritize youth projects and first-time funding
Community

Bamberg County recreation grants prioritize youth projects and first-time funding

Bamberg County’s recreation grants lean toward youth teams and first-time applicants, but reimbursement rules and May deadlines can trip groups up.

Marcus Williams4m read
Severe thunderstorms threaten Bamberg County with strong winds, hail
Community

Severe thunderstorms threaten Bamberg County with strong winds, hail

An SC Weather Bot alert warned strong storms could hit Bamberg County, with NWS warnings showing 60 mph winds, quarter-size hail and rapidly shifting timing.

Marcus Williams2m read
Bamberg County coroner identifies body found on Denmark railroad tracks
Community

Bamberg County coroner identifies body found on Denmark railroad tracks

Bruce Staley, 61, was identified after human remains were found on Denmark railroad tracks July 8. The case drew multiple agencies and a public plea for help.

Sarah Chen1m read
Bamberg County explains building permits, zoning and flood rules
Government

Bamberg County explains building permits, zoning and flood rules

Before you build or move anything in Bamberg County, the permit file needs to be right the first time. Missed paperwork can delay inspections, trigger extra fees and stop a mobile home, remodel or solar job.

Marcus Williams4m read
Black Water Barrels brings South Carolina’s only cooperage to Bamberg County
Business

Black Water Barrels brings South Carolina’s only cooperage to Bamberg County

Black Water Barrels turned a former Bamberg car dealership into South Carolina’s only cooperage, promising 57 jobs and barrels for bourbon, beer and wine.

Sarah Chen4m read
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Bamberg County, 60 mph winds possible
Community

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Bamberg County, 60 mph winds possible

Bamberg County was under a brief severe thunderstorm warning Friday, with 60 mph wind gusts possible and the storm moving east from near Santee State Park.

Lisa Park2m read