FITSForum: Insurance Transfers Risk; Excess and Abuse Elevate ItFITSForumFebruary 4, 2026February 6, 2026 by FITSForumFebruary 4, 2026February 6, 2026 And legislative imbalance perpetuates it......
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......
Lowcountry Council Meeting Turns Tense After Deputies HonoredJenn WoodJanuary 26, 2026January 28, 2026 by Jenn WoodJanuary 26, 2026January 28, 2026 Public backlash follows silence and an abrupt executive session in Hampton County......
Educators Exposed: October 2025Erin ParrottNovember 7, 2025November 10, 2025 by Erin ParrottNovember 7, 2025November 10, 2025 Recapping recent actions of the South Carolina State Board of Education…...
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..."...
Former Hampton Officer Charged With Misconduct Years After Alleged IncidentAndrew FancherOctober 30, 2025November 3, 2025 by Andrew FancherOctober 30, 2025November 3, 2025 State arrest tied to alleged false testimony in "simple possession of marijuana" case, investigators say....
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......
Murdaugh Financial Crimes: Russell Laffitte Sentenced In State CourtJenn WoodOctober 13, 2025October 15, 2025 by Jenn WoodOctober 13, 2025October 15, 2025 Disgraced banker faces the music on state charges......
Forensic Audit Fallout: Hampton Residents Hear From State TreasurerJenn WoodOctober 2, 2025October 6, 2025 by Jenn WoodOctober 2, 2025October 6, 2025 “We’re seeing restricted funds misspent, misappropriated, and no one punished because the law doesn’t carry teeth."...