Est. 2026 — Independent Local Journalism
Telling the stories worth telling. Reporting the truth Hampton County deserves.
After the local paper was sold to a non-local conglomerate, Franklin and a team of concerned residents launch Hampton Hero News — an independent voice committed to telling the stories Hampton County deserves.
Editor's Note
"A good newspaper is a nation talking to itself."
— Attributed to various great editors. Here at Hampton Hero, we believe a good newspaper is a county talking to itself — and we'll be doing a lot of listening.
Local vendors, fresh produce, and live music return to downtown Varnville this Saturday morning for the spring kickoff.
A new restaurant, a landscaping company, and a family-owned pharmacy join the Hampton County Chamber of Commerce.
Late Tuesday night, Estill volunteer firefighter James Carter pulled a seven-year-old from a smoke-filled bedroom.
One of Hampton County's oldest congregations gathers this Sunday to mark 175 years of service and community.
New sidewalks, planters, and streetscape improvements aim to revitalize downtown Yemassee by fall.
Hampton Hero Spotlight
Volunteer firefighter James Carter pulled a seven-year-old child from a smoke-filled home in Estill. "You don't think. You just go."
Read the StoryDocumenting the history, stories, and photographs that make Hampton County what it is. From 175-year-old churches to family oral histories.
Explore Heritage →Events, town council meetings, school board updates, and happenings across Hampton, Varnville, Estill, Brunson, Yemassee, Gifford, and Early Branch.
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