Medicaid spending tied to the Medicine Services and Procedures category surged 158.9% in Fairfax in 2024, indicating notable shifts in usage and payment trends.
In 2024, Medicaid providers in Varnville billed no less than $23,817 for services under HCPCS codes designated for COVID-19-related care, with 52.1% of that billing during the major pandemic surge years of 2020 and 2021.
Bamberg County Council has honored Mrs. Lena R. Ford Sherman with a resolution marking her 101st birthday for a lifetime dedicated to faith and community service. The council praised Sherman’s multi-generational legacy during its March meeting.
Bamberg County Council has honored Mrs. Carrie Burgess Eaddy with a resolution marking her recent 100th birthday milestone during its March meeting. The council highlighted her lifelong dedication to faith, family values, education efforts from childhood through adulthood.
Palmetto Railways will soon resume train operations on the Salkehatchie Subdivision through Hampton and Colleton Counties. The company urges caution at all crossings as trains will run without a fixed schedule. Safety remains their top priority.
Palmetto Railways will resume train operations along the Salkehatchie Subdivision through Hampton and Colleton Counties starting late March or early April. The company urges caution at rail crossings as trains will run without a set schedule. Safety remains Palmetto Railways’ top priority.
Keep Bamberg County Beautiful partnered with City of Refuge Ministries for a successful litter cleanup along Heritage Highway in Denmark. Local officials and volunteers collected 13 bags of trash during the event. Another community cleanup is planned later this month as part of South Carolina Sweep.
Bamberg County has earned its eleventh consecutive unmodified (clean) audit opinion for fiscal year 2025. Officials credit strong financial management for increasing reserves while staying under budget.
Colleton County Animal Services has received a $5,000 grant from Best Friends Animal Society in recognition of its work to increase pet adoptions.
Colleton County Animal Services has received a $5,000 grant from Best Friends Animal Society in recognition of its efforts to increase pet adoptions.