‘Empty Five Clips’: Lowcountry Official Accused of Threatening County Employees
An explosive message, disputed bonus payments, and an emergency meeting rock Jasper County government......
Jasper County
Scandal-Scarred South Carolina School District Faces State Takeover
by Will Folks
State superintendent: "failure to intervene would constitute a dereliction of my duty as state superintendent to Jasper County's students and taxpayers."...
‘Fraud, Waste, Abuse and Misconduct’ Alleged In Jasper County School District
by Jenn Wood
Report alleges ethics violations, financial mismanagement and conflicts of interest by former county superintendent....
‘She Ain’t Getting Sh*t’: Lowcountry Officials Accused Of FOIA Violations, Cover-Up
by Jenn Wood
A local resident’s lawsuit claims county officials conspired to destroy public records — and a sitting judge backs her up....
Rebuilding Hampton: Representative Bill Hager
by Jenn Wood
"We've slowly drained our resources trying to maintain a spending level that we cannot maintain..."...
Follow Up File: Jasper County Boat Landing Case
by Jenn Wood
Life sentence sought against one defendant......
Jasper County Treasurer Battles For Access To Financial Information
by Jenn Wood
More local government drama......
Lowcountry Boat Landing Mystery: Another Arrest
by Will Folks
Marquis Antwan Smith accused of accessory after the fact to kidnapping in relation to gruesome crime ......
G-Shine Blood Listed as Suspect In Lowcountry Kidnapping
“l go to da’ grave before I be a b**** n****,” wrote Jamaal Riley on Facebook....
Coosawhatchie Mystery: SLED Probes Discovery Of Unresponsive Woman Found On Riverbank
by Will Folks
South Carolina state law enforcement agency asked to lead investigation ... seeks community assistance....