Government5 min read
Profile: Who Is Varnville Mayor Nat Shaffer?
Mayor Nathaniel Shaffer has spent nearly a quarter-century in public service. His resume tells one story — his institutional reach tells another.
Franklin—2026-04-25
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Government
Hampton County government, town councils, elections, and the people representing the county at every level.
Government4 min read
Freight Trains May Return to Hampton County's Salkehatchie Line
Palmetto Railways is preparing to resume freight operations on the Salkehatchie Rail Line — a move that could bring both opportunity and challenges.
Franklin—2026-04-25
Government3 min read
Town of Hampton Holds General Election; Results Being Tallied
Voters in the Town of Hampton went to the polls on Monday, April 7, 2026, to cast ballots in the town's municipal General Election.
Franklin—2026-04-25
Government3 min read
Brunson Town Council Meets First Monday Each Month
On the first Monday of every month, the Brunson Town Council convenes in the Brunson Municipal Building at 6 p.m.
Franklin—2026-04-25