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Bamberg, South Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • What could happen if Bamberg disbands its police department?
  • How Bamberg’s election chief just leveled up her training

Also on today's calendar: Allendale-Fairfax Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Denmark-Olar and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 71.
  • Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bamberg considers dissolving police department, shifting law enforcement to sheriff's office (wjbf.com) — City leaders in Bamberg are weighing whether to dissolve the local police department and shift law enforcement duties to the Bamberg County Sheriff’s Office by 2027. Residents and business owners are split between valuing close relationships with city officers and hoping consolidation could boost resources and street safety, with more details expected at the August 10 council meeting.
   

• Bamberg County Voter Registration Director Athena Moorer Graduates from SC Institute of Government for County Officials (Levels I and II) (einpresswire.com) — Bamberg County’s voter registration director, Athena Moorer, has completed both Levels I and II of the South Carolina Institute of Government, strengthening her skills to serve local voters. County leaders praise her commitment to professional development and say the training will help improve how Bamberg County’s elections office supports residents.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • South Carolina's tax-free weekend runs Friday through Sunday (August 7-9).
    Many purchases are exempt from the state's 6% sales tax and any applicable local taxes. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs encourages… (Nextdoor )
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🗞 Nearby News

Orangeburg

  • Dense fog advisory issued for Midlands Wednesday morning, says the NWS (islandpacket.com)
  • Cumulus Radio Layoffs Hit Multiple Markets This Week (barrettmedia.com)
  • Octech invited back to Metallica Scholars Initiative (thetandd.com)

Hampton

  • Hampton County, Lowcountry students go back to school next week (blufftontoday.com)
  • Applications open for Bright Ideas Grants 2026 (South Carolina) (fundsforngos.org)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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