Denmark News

Two political newcomers will square off on July 14 in a special City Council election in the City of Denmark.

Paul James Ford Sr. passed away on June 26, 2009, at the Lexington Medical Center, West Columbia, SC.

An early morning fire of unknown origin left a Bamberg County home totally destroyed.

Aabstract's Gallery in Fountain Inn will host an exhibition featuring Randi Johns from July 1 - July 31.

Troopers say a pedestrian has died after being hit by the driver of an S.U.V. Sgt.

Dr. Annette Scott Albert, formerly of Denmark, South Carolina, died June 7, 2009, at Palmetto Baptist Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina.

Olar's new dog license law will go in effect on July 1, Mayor Walter O'Rear said during the June Olar Town Council meeting.

After a nearly five-month search, the State Ports Authority has zeroed in on a choice for its new chief executive: Jim Newsome, president of German-based container carrier Hapag Lloyd's America division.

Commencement exercise for 109 graduating seniors of Bamberg-Ehrhardt High School was held Friday, May 29, 2009 in the Bamberg-Ehrhardt High School Gymnasium.

A health department in Denmark shut its doors on Monday as the Department of Health and Environmental Control says past and future budget cuts along with staff reductions led them to close the facility.

Dr. Harris Pastides, President of the University of South Carolina, and Miles Loadholt, Chairman of the USC Board of Trustees, addressed a crowd of more than 200 at SouthernCarolina Alliance's Annual Regional Celebration, held at The Atrium on the campus of USC Salkehatchie on Tuesday, May 12.

The Swedish Royal Court says crown princess Victoria's fiance Daniel Westling is recovering in hospital after a successful kidney transplant.

The head of the State Ports Authority's board spoke optimistically Wednesday about a high-stakes effort to keep the Port of Charleston's remaining business with mega-customer Maersk Line.

Mrs. Amanda Owens Reagan, 63, of Gaston died May 15, 2009, in Providence Hospital in Columbia.

A Denmark man will spend the next 40 years of his life in a South Carolina prison.

In the midst of a recession and with loads of empty hotel rooms, South Carolina's vacation hot spot is hanging a "No Vacancy" sign for hundreds of thousands of motorcycle riders who have come here each May.

The City of Bamberg Smoke Free City Committee voted unanimously to recommend to Bamberg City Council that the city proceed with an ordinance to ban all smoking in public buildings based on the results of petitions signed.

Mrs. Sallie Rast Knotts, 92, of The Oaks and formerly of Denmark died May 2, 2009, in The Regional Medical Center.

STATE BUDGET: South Carolina legislators will either be heading to court or overriding an anticipated veto to force Gov.

Fatty snacks and sugary drinks may be tasty, but in South Carolina schools, the treats are being targeted by legislation aimed at preventing childhood obesity.