Paid at Last – But Public Defender Says Hampton County Still at RiskJenn WoodJanuary 30, 2026February 3, 2026 by Jenn WoodJanuary 30, 2026February 3, 2026 No guarantees, no reforms — and a warning about what happens if funding fails again...
Hampton County Promises Payment to Public Defender After Lawsuit ThreatJenn WoodJanuary 28, 2026January 30, 2026 by Jenn WoodJanuary 28, 2026January 30, 2026 Meanwhile, auditor reasserts county government's "high risk" status......
Hampton County Fallout Widens: Fired Public Works Director Files GrievanceJenn WoodNovember 6, 2025November 10, 2025 by Jenn WoodNovember 6, 2025November 10, 2025 "A case study of what happens when a local government loses the trust of its people..."...
Hampton County Responds To Equipment Repossession ReportsJenn WoodOctober 17, 2025October 21, 2025 by Jenn WoodOctober 17, 2025October 21, 2025 Officials blame “payment posting error” as residents question county’s financial controls in the wake of blistering audit......
Hampton County Audit Report Finds ‘Waste, Abuse And Unauthorized Spending’Jenn WoodJuly 3, 2025July 8, 2025 by Jenn WoodJuly 3, 2025July 8, 2025 Voters backed capital improvements — but officials spent their money elsewhere....
Hampton County Narcotics And Explosives Investigation Nets ArrestsErin ParrottMarch 25, 2025March 27, 2025 by Erin ParrottMarch 25, 2025March 27, 2025 Deputies also discovered a live grenade......
Hampton County’s Proposed RV Crackdown Causing UproarJenn WoodMarch 20, 2025March 22, 2025 by Jenn WoodMarch 20, 2025March 22, 2025 'Hampton county has a responsibility to take care of its citizens."...
Bonds Set For Indicted Hampton County OfficialsJenn WoodAugust 22, 2024August 26, 2024 by Jenn WoodAugust 22, 2024August 26, 2024 Former county administrator, sheriff's deputy charged with embezzlement......
State Audit: Hampton County Owes $3.6 Million To Capital Projects FundJenn WoodAugust 10, 2024August 14, 2024 by Jenn WoodAugust 10, 2024August 14, 2024 Report from South Carolina Revenue Department reveals massive discrepancy......
Hampton County Votes: Will Change Prevail?Jenn WoodJuly 30, 2024August 1, 2024 by Jenn WoodJuly 30, 2024August 1, 2024 Special election could change the course of scandal-scarred county government ......