Lower West SC News

BAMBERG COUNTY EMPLOYEES RECOGNIZED at COUNCIL’S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
To: News Media

From: Bamberg County Administration

Date: December 12, 2022

Re: Bamberg County Employees Recognized at Council’s Annual Christmas Luncheon

Bamberg, South Carolina (December 2022) – On December 7, 2022, Bamberg County Council gathered at Copper Oak Plantation for their annual Christmas luncheon and to recognize County employees for their years of service. County Administrator Joey Preston presided over the ceremony, which began with greetings from Chairman Spencer Donaldson and the invocation from Rev. Evert Comer, Jr.

After the employees were honored, remarks were given by Clerk to Council Rose Sheppard, Human Resource Director Ruthie Brown, in addition to Past Council Chairmen Rev. Isaiah Odom, and Mr. Joseph Guess. Then a delicious lunch was served.

The following employees were recognized:

Joey R. Preston (Administrator, 10 years)

April Campbell (Assessor’s Office, 15 years)

Jessica Ellis (Dispatch, 3 years)

John E. Matthews (Dispatch, 3 years)

Ashia B. Bryant (Dispatch, 20 years)

Jordan O. Lyons (Delinquent Tax, 5 years)

Sidney Risher (LAD Site Operator, 15 years)

Greg Kearse (LAD Site Operator, 15 years)

Tom R. Crosby (LAD Site Operator, 3 years)

Tommy Bryant (LAD Site Operator, 3 years)

Donald C. Kirby (Right of Way Clerk, 5 years)

Ricky C. Nimmons (Maintenance Manager, 15 years)

Rosa R. Verner (County Auditor, 3 years)

Brittany K. Thomas (Deputy Auditor, 3 years)

Candace B. Fralix (Deputy Treasurer, 10 years)

Susie S. Sunday (Tax Clerk II, 5 years)

Joseph L. Stanfield (Deputy Sheriff, 3 years)

Alonzo Jenkins (Deputy Sheriff, 15 years)

Melissa C. Cook (Victim Advocate, 20 years)

Roy C. Brooks (Detention Center, 10 years)

Frances M. Milhouse (Detention Center, 10 years)

Keshelle E. Deloach (Detention Center, 5 years)

County Administrator Joey Preston was moved by his award and expressed his sincere gratitude for being recognized in this way. “We are so appreciative of our County employees and their dedication to the betterment of Bamberg County,” said Mr. Preston. “Those of us who work in public service don’t do it for recognition, but it is always gratifying to feel appreciated.”

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For more information on this press release, email info@bambergcounty.sc.gov.

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