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Bamberg County, South Carolina
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About Bamberg, SC

Population
Approximately 13,810 residents
County Seat
Bamberg, South Carolina
Coverage Area
395 square miles in southern South Carolina

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Edisto River access fuels Bamberg County outdoor economy

Edisto River access fuels Bamberg County outdoor economy

Public boat landings and put-ins along the Edisto provide year-round paddling and fishing access for Bamberg residents, ...

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Bamberg County Veterans Memorial anchors local history and remembrance

Bamberg County Veterans Memorial anchors local history and remembrance

Bamberg County's Veterans Memorial commemorates service and connects residents to local history and visiting guidance. I...

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Bamberg County assembles community time capsule to preserve 2026 life

Bamberg County assembles community time capsule to preserve 2026 life

Bamberg County is collecting local memorabilia for a time capsule at the courthouse annex to be opened in 50 years. Resi...

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Government

Bamberg County requires permits for nonferrous metal sales

Bamberg County requires permits for nonferrous metal sales

Bamberg County requires a sheriff-issued permit to transport or sell nonferrous metals; this affects scrap sellers, recy...

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Norway-Based Three Crosses Outreach Strengthens Bamberg-Area Youth Programs, Partnerships

Norway-Based Three Crosses Outreach Strengthens Bamberg-Area Youth Programs, Partnerships

Norway-based Three Crosses Outreach expands youth programs and partnerships that funnel volunteers and donations into No...

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36 Section 8 units available at Ujima Apartments in Bamberg

36 Section 8 units available at Ujima Apartments in Bamberg

As of January 14, 2026, Ujima Apartments lists 36 Section 8 units available; residents should confirm availability with ...

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Education

Denmark Technical College Expands Workforce Programs, Preps Bamberg County for In-Demand Jobs

Denmark Technical College Expands Workforce Programs, Preps Bamberg County for In-Demand Jobs

Denmark Technical College expands workforce programs to train Bamberg County residents for in-demand jobs in healthcare,...

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Government

Bamberg County releases 2026 courthouse and office holiday schedule

Bamberg County releases 2026 courthouse and office holiday schedule

Bamberg County published its official 2026 holiday closure dates for courthouse and administrative offices; residents sh...

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Government

Bamberg County seeks new staff for Office on Aging

Bamberg County seeks new staff for Office on Aging

The county posted a hiring notice for the Office on Aging on Jan. 15, 2026. Local jobseekers and residents should contac...

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Community

Lake wind advisory and fog risk affect Bamberg County commutes

Lake wind advisory and fog risk affect Bamberg County commutes

NWS updated the Bamberg forecast with a lake wind advisory and flagged morning fog; residents should expect gusty winds ...

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Bamberg County Recognizes Voorhees University MLK Breakfast, Highlights Community Partnership

Bamberg County Recognizes Voorhees University MLK Breakfast, Highlights Community Partnership

Bamberg County recognized Voorhees University's MLK Day community breakfast, highlighting local partnership and civic en...

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Business

Bamberg County Airport Tobul Field Remains Local Economic Asset

Bamberg County Airport Tobul Field Remains Local Economic Asset

Bamberg County Airport, Tobul Field (99N), sits between the City of Bamberg and the Town of Denmark and provides lighted...

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16-acre Olar parcel listed for $120,000 offers versatile rural options

16-acre Olar parcel listed for $120,000 offers versatile rural options

A 16-acre parcel on Carolina Highway in Olar was listed Jan. 16 for $120,000; zoning allows agricultural, mobile-home an...

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Weekend forecast warned rain then possible snow mix for Bamberg County

Weekend forecast warned rain then possible snow mix for Bamberg County

Forecast on Jan. 15 shifted from mild to rain Saturday night into Sunday, with a possible rain-snow mix and lows near th...

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Education

Denmark-Olar varsity streamed game draws online community attention

Denmark-Olar varsity streamed game draws online community attention

Denmark-Olar's varsity boys basketball game Jan. 13 was streamed live on NFHS Network, expanding access for families and...

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Keep Bamberg County Beautiful Launches Cigarette Litter Recycling Program with $20,000 Grant

Keep Bamberg County Beautiful Launches Cigarette Litter Recycling Program with $20,000 Grant

Keep Bamberg County Beautiful launched a countywide cigarette litter recycling program backed by a $20,000 grant to redu...

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Bamberg County school board reaffirms ethical governance commitment

Bamberg County school board reaffirms ethical governance commitment

The Bamberg County School District posted a Jan. 15 statement reaffirming the board's ethical governance principles. Res...

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Education

MaxPreps updates Denmark-Olar Vikings schedule for 2025-26 season

MaxPreps updates Denmark-Olar Vikings schedule for 2025-26 season

MaxPreps updated Denmark‑Olar Vikings 2025-26 schedule today; it lists game dates, opponents, results and venues. Fans s...

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Government

Bamberg County voter board met to review schedules and services

Bamberg County voter board met to review schedules and services

The Voter Registration Board met Jan. 9 to review schedules and services; the county page provides forms and polling inf...

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Business

Updated three-bedroom cottage lists in Bamberg with buyer incentives

Updated three-bedroom cottage lists in Bamberg with buyer incentives

A renovated 3-bedroom cottage at 39 McMillan Street listed Jan 9 with $3,000 closing help and a 1-year warranty. It matt...

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Government

Bamberg County Lists Nine Fire Departments and Contact Numbers

Bamberg County Lists Nine Fire Departments and Contact Numbers

Bamberg County provides a countywide directory naming nine fire departments, the chiefs responsible for each station, an...

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Government

Weekend roadway deaths in South Carolina leave three dead; Bamberg spared

Weekend roadway deaths in South Carolina leave three dead; Bamberg spared

Three people died on South Carolina roads Jan. 9-11; Bamberg County reported no fatalities through Jan. 11. This matters...

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Government

Bamberg County Updates Convenience and Recycling Site Information, Clarifies Services

Bamberg County Updates Convenience and Recycling Site Information, Clarifies Services

Bamberg County provides an at a glance listing of staffed convenience and recycling sites, their hours, and the range of...

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Community

Bamberg County Assembles Time Capsule, Invites Community Contributions

Bamberg County Assembles Time Capsule, Invites Community Contributions

Bamberg County is assembling a time capsule as part of the Courthouse Annex dedication, to be opened in 50 years. The co...

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Community

Bamberg Veterans Memorial provides tribute, gathering space for community

Bamberg Veterans Memorial provides tribute, gathering space for community

The Bamberg County Veterans Memorial and Veterans Memorial Trail along East Railroad Avenue were developed by the county...

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Business

River Birch Golf Course Reopens, Boosts Bamberg County Recreation

River Birch Golf Course Reopens, Boosts Bamberg County Recreation

River Birch Golf Course in Bamberg has reopened under new ownership and management, bringing renewed investment in clubh...

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Government

Bamberg County Opens Veterans Affairs Office in Historic Hospital

Bamberg County Opens Veterans Affairs Office in Historic Hospital

Bamberg County opened a Veterans Affairs Office housed in the repurposed Bamberg County Community Hospital building, cen...

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Government

Bamberg County Coroner Will Implement New Fee Schedule January 2026

Bamberg County Coroner Will Implement New Fee Schedule January 2026

The Bamberg County Coroner posted a public notice announcing a new schedule of fees that will take effect on January 1, ...

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Business

SCSU seeks bids for $6.5M-$7.8M Olar Farm construction

SCSU seeks bids for $6.5M-$7.8M Olar Farm construction

South Carolina State University opened bidding for Olar Farm construction; bids due Feb 12 at 2:00 PM and local contract...

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