Center wins $50,000 federal grant for Promise Zone training
Posted: Fri, 08/26/2016 - 2:53pm AUG. 17, 2016 | A $50,000 grant for technical assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will allow the Center for a Better South to develop and implement a new...
View ArticleYemassee police chief honored for D.C. representation
Only two South Carolina Chiefs of Police were invited to participate in a meeting in Washington, DC; Town of Yemassee holds monthly council meeting August 9. By: Matt PopovichStaff Writer Posted: Mon,...
View ArticleHampton District 2 Coalition for Recognition and Improvement Board welcomes...
Posted: Mon, 08/29/2016 - 12:15pmThe Hampton District 2 Coalition for Recognition and Improvement Board includes: (seated from left) James Risher, Nettie Williams, Louise Hopkins, Shirley Johnson,...
View ArticleDr. Brad Kelly Joins Beaufort Memorial Harrison Peeples Health Care Center
By: Courtney McDermottBeaufort Memorial HospitalPosted: Mon, 08/29/2016 - 12:20pmDr. Brad KellyBeaufort Memorial Hospital has added a new family medicine specialist to the medical staff at Harrison...
View ArticleWest Side Block Party Celebrates Savannah’s Young Writers and Artists
Posted: Tue, 08/30/2016 - 12:23pmSAVANNAH, Georgia—Deep Center will host the free and public West Side Block Party and Dramatic Reading, on Sept. 18, 3 to 7 p.m., at the Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights...
View ArticleSuspected copper thief drowns after jumping into Savannah River
By: Jasper County Sun TimesPosted: Tue, 08/30/2016 - 5:40pmA man suspected of stealing copper from a cell tower off Purrysburg Road died after he fled the scene, led law enforcement on a 20-mile chase,...
View ArticleFamily Nurse Practitioner joins BJHCHS-Hampton Medical Center
Posted: Wed, 08/31/2016 - 3:12pmBeaufort Jasper Hampton Comprehensive Health Services is pleased to announce the addition of a family nurse practitioner to Hampton Medical Center. Hampton Medical...
View ArticleDove season to open Sept. 3 with new daily bag limit
Posted: Wed, 08/31/2016 - 3:16pmThe S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Board has approved all migratory bird hunting seasons for 2016-2017. The seasons, daily bag limits, and methods of...
View ArticleCONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN ON HIGHWAY 68
Posted: Sat, 09/03/2016 - 5:25pmConstruction for the widening of SC Highway 68 from Hampton County’s industrial parks to Exit 38 on I-95 has been slated to begin Sept. 16. The construction will create...
View ArticleCounty Council meets; part Two
Last week, we reported on the August 15 Hampton County Council meeting involving H.C. Coroner Ernie Washington and his vehicle sticker; this week we report on the rest of the meeting news. By: Matt...
View ArticleHampton Pharmacist opens second location
By: Article by Jessica Lawrence for the Jasper County Sun TimesAdditional quotes and pictures provided by Matt Popovich, Staff Writer Posted: Sun, 09/04/2016 - 1:56pmWhen the doors closed at the...
View ArticleLocal author Ellen D. Freeman earns awards; signing at Library Grand Opening
Posted: Tue, 09/06/2016 - 11:15amAward-winning local author and animal-loving activist, Ellen D. Freeman, will be one of several authors on hand to sell and sign books at the Grand Opening and Ribbon...
View ArticleLow Country SCWA raises money for campers
By: Jo Anna EasonSCWA Communications DirectorPosted: Tue, 09/06/2016 - 12:19pmChristina and Paul Crosby, of Ridgeland. Photo by Matt Popovich, Staff Writer Photo by Matt Popovich, Staff Writer The Low...
View Article2016 shrimp-baiting season opens Friday, Sept. 9
DNR officials report they expect to see high numbers of shrimp harvested this season due to last year's warm winter. Posted: Thu, 09/08/2016 - 12:09pmThe 2016 shrimp-baiting season will open at noon on...
View ArticleShrimp Festival a go in Yemassee
The annual Yemassee Shrimp Festival will take place September 15-18. By: Matt PopovichStaff Writer Posted: Thu, 09/08/2016 - 12:25pmMayor Jerry Cook will lead the Opening Ceremonies of the 2016...
View ArticleHCSO posts about burglary ring
By: Hampton County Sheriff's OfficePosted: Thu, 09/08/2016 - 1:06pmSeveral arrests made in connection with home burglaries in Hampton, Colleton Counties Investigators with the Colleton County Sheriff’s...
View ArticleHCSO seeks help finding missing girl
By: HAMPTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE PRESS RELEASEPosted: Thu, 09/08/2016 - 1:12pmThe Hampton County Sheriff’s Office has asked for your help in locating a missing 15-year-old girl.Alizaye Harley was...
View ArticlePHA steamrolls Faith Christian
By: Matt PopovichPopovich Posted: Fri, 09/09/2016 - 10:11pmIt was a blowout win tonight in Estill for the Patrick Henry Academy Patriots as they defeated Faith Christian Academy by a final score of...
View ArticleTown of Hampton Fire Department Earns Life Safety Achievement Award
Posted: Mon, 09/12/2016 - 11:01amThe Hampton Fire Department was recently presented with a Life Safety Achievement Award for its fire prevention accomplishments in 2015 by the National Association of...
View ArticleHCAS Pet of the Week
Posted: Mon, 09/12/2016 - 11:04amRiverName: River Age: 1-2 Years Breed: Pit Bull /Mastiff Mix Gender: Male Size: X-Large Likes: swimming, tennis balls, kisses, cuddles, and going for walks Dislikes:...
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