Bamberg County Council: Tornado recovery efforts continue
BAMBERG – Bamberg County Administrator Joey Preston says U.S. Highway 301 through downtown Bamberg cannot be reopened until the route is made safe following the Jan. 9 tornado.
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BAMBERG – Bamberg County Administrator Joey Preston says U.S. Highway 301 through downtown Bamberg cannot be reopened until the route is made safe following the Jan. 9 tornado.
SouthernCarolina Alliance Project Manager Joshua Urwick announced that an existing industry that is planning to expand in Bamberg County is poised to bring more than a dozen jobs and $6 million in capital investment.
Bamberg County Council unanimously approved a resolution last week supporting the establishment of the Jasper Ocean Terminal Multi-County Industrial/Business Park.
Bamberg County Council has given second reading approval to the county's $27.5 million spending plan for the next budget year. No tax increase is expected. Also, SouthernCarolina Regional Development Alliance Project Manager Joshua Urwick gave a report for Bamberg County.
BAMBERG - Bamberg County Administrator Joey Preston said he's seeking additional funding as the county moves to complete a three-phase hospital renovation project. The county has a plan to transform its former hospital into a law enforcement and health and human services complex. Preston reported during a virtual Bamberg County Council meeting on Dec. 7 that 10 general contractors have already been pre-qualified to complete the work to transform the hospital into a law enforcement and health and human services complex. "There are four bidders now that intend to submit a bid on Dec. 22. Most w...