Allendale County Councilman James Pinckney said some of the reasons for Allendale pulling out included perceived inconsistencies in the letter of intent concerning the long-term viability of the hospital, the possibility of filing for bankruptcy and the infrastructure costs to the county.
The Bamberg County Council was scheduled to give a third reading of an ordinance authorizing it to partner with Barnwell and Allendale counties to form the regional hospital system on July 18. Allendale’s withdrawal halted that plan.
Rose Dobson-Elliott, Bamberg County administrator, said Barnwell and Bamberg are exploring the possibility of a two-county deal, according to the report.
Read the Times and Democrat report on the proposed Tri-County Regional Health System.
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