Hampton biologist speaks about Zika virus
By: Jeff HollandBug Busters, Inc. biologistPosted: Thu, 05/26/2016 - 11:16amThroughout history, mosquitoes have transmitted some of the most important and deadly diseases known to man. Their role in...
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Local beauty meets beast with car, accidentally
A 150-pound juvenile male black bear was struck and killed by motorist last week in Lena during a “freak accident”.By: Matt PopovichStaff Writer Posted: Thu, 05/26/2016 - 11:29amCody Ginn, 18, of...
View ArticleSheriff’s Office currently investigating several home burglaries
By: Shellie MurdaughHCSO Public Information Officer Posted: Thu, 05/26/2016 - 8:36pmThe Hampton County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating several home burglaries that have occurred in various...
View ArticleFarmers’ Market Nutrition Program is coming to Hampton County
Posted: Mon, 05/30/2016 - 11:21amThe Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program is coming to Hampton County. The goals of the program are to supplement the diets of low income seniors with fresh, nutritious...
View ArticleSenator Clementa Pinckney Scholarship for Hampton County
Posted: Mon, 05/30/2016 - 11:36amOn behalf of the Hampton County Legislative Delegation, Representative Bill Bowers is pleased to announce plans to establish the Senator Clementa Pinckney College...
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Local ladies open pharm.
An Estill High School graduate, Latoya Williams, and former Hampton pharmacist manager, Heather Epton, held a ribbon cutting ceremony May 24 for their new pharmacy, in Estill. By: Matt PopovichStaff...
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Wade Hampton NJROTC congratulates Cadet Darien Green
Posted: Mon, 05/30/2016 - 11:45amPictured from left are: Curtis “Rabbit” Green, Commander William Murtagh, Denice “Gail” Green, Malinda Green, Cadet Darien Green, Mrs. Betty Ruth Crews and Sr. Chief...
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District 1 gives raises to all employees, no new mills
Posted: Mon, 05/30/2016 - 11:57amGregg Ackerman and Cassandra Williams are presented an award by members of H.C. District 1The Hampton County District 1 Board voted to issue a two percent raise for...
View ArticleAbsentee Voting Underway for June Primaries
Posted: Thu, 06/02/2016 - 12:41pmAbsentee voting for the Statewide Primaries is underway at county elections offices throughout the state. As of today, approximately 22,000 absentee ballots have been...
View ArticleGolfers support local teachers and students at Touchstone Energy Hole-In-One...
Posted: Thu, 06/02/2016 - 12:45pmPalmetto Electric Cooperative’s Touchstone Energy® Million Dollar Hole-In-One Shootout raised more than $13,800 in support of the Bright Ideas teacher grant program,...
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MAKING LAKE WARREN STATE PARK A DESTINATION
By: Office of State Rep. Bill BowersPosted: Thu, 06/02/2016 - 12:50pmS.C. Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Executive Director Duane Parrish; Hampton County Council Chair Shedron Williams;...
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The Swingin’ Medallions Entertain Friday, June 3
The Swingin’ Medallions Entertain Friday, June 3 At The Jasper County Farmer’s Market in Ridgeland, SCBy: Jasper County Chamber of CommercePosted: Thu, 06/02/2016 - 12:56pmThe Swingin’...
View ArticleFarmers’ Market Nutrition Program coming to Hampton County
Posted: Mon, 06/06/2016 - 3:28pmThe Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program is coming to Hampton County. The goals of the program are to supplement the diets of low income seniors with fresh, nutritious...
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All Wars Memorial at Hampton County Courthouse
By: Matt PopovichStaff Writer Posted: Mon, 06/06/2016 - 4:04pm“They did not give their lives for this country, their lives were violently taken from them fighting for this country,” said a WW II...
View ArticleUpdated: Most current road closures; no new
Posted: Mon, 06/06/2016 - 7:39pmUPDATE ON ROAD CLOSURES PER HAMPTON COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS June 7, 2016 9:30a.m. The same roads that had been previously closed remain closed this morning. They are all...
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Officials seek public’s help in identifying recovered jewelry
By: Shellie MurdaughHCSO Public Information Officer Posted: Wed, 06/08/2016 - 4:52pmHampton County law enforcement officials are seeking the public’s help in identifying the owners of some small...
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Community of One honors seniors 80 and up
By: Matt PopovichStaff Writer Posted: Wed, 06/08/2016 - 5:17pmThe Community of One, a 501c(3) organization hosted their annual Award Banquet on May 21, which honored senior citizens 80 and older, at...
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Large picture slideshow from 2016 PHA graduation
By: Matt PopovichStaff Writer/PhotographerPosted: Wed, 06/08/2016 - 5:58pmPatrick Henry Academy held its annual graduation ceremony last Thursday in the school’s gymnasium. A small group of students...
View ArticleFull District 122 and local candidate profiles
By: Matt PopovichStaff Writer Posted: Thu, 06/09/2016 - 11:31amDistrict 122 Candidates IncumbentBill Bowers-(D)Current District 122 State Representative Bill Bowers will look to voters within the...
View ArticleAbsentee voting information
Posted: Thu, 06/09/2016 - 12:04pmThe Hampton County Absentee Precinct, located in the Hampton County Board of Voter Registration and Elections Office, B.T. Deloach Building, 201 Jackson Avenue West,...
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