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Sergeant Jasper Park Opens TRACK Trails for Kids and Families

(Hardeeville, S.C., July 18, 2025) – In celebration of National Trails Day on August 16, the Jasper County
Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with the Kids in Parks program, will host a grand
opening for a new TRACK Trail at Sgt. Jasper Park.

The celebration will begin at 10:00 a.m. at 1458 Red Dam Road. The ribbon-ceremony will take place at
the beginning of the White Trail. more information

Town Hall Meeting

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Tarboro Community Center

370 Pinehaven Drive

Tillman, SC

Hosted by:     County Council Chairman, John Kemp & Councilman Chris VanGeison

Purpose:         Informal opportunity for residents/business owners & Council representatives to exchange ideas for  moving the County forward.

Ridgeland, SC – Jasper County is proud to announce the installation of a Narcan vending machine at the Jasper County Detention Center, marking a significant step forward in the County’s fight against the opioid crisis. This initiative was made possible through a partnership with New Life Center and the Department of Public Health, with no cost to local taxpayers.

A public ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Jasper County Detention Center to commemorate this vital advancement in community health and safety. The event will feature remarks from County officials, representatives from New Life Center, and a speaker in recovery.

Full Release

A Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, this election will consist of  ONLY the Republican listed candidates’ names, this is to determine which candidate will represent the Republican Party on the ballot of the Special Election to be held on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.

Filing Candidates

The Democratic Candidate and the SC Forward Candidate automatically advance to the Special Election ballot because they did not have an opposition.

(Water and Land Protection) Sales and Use Tax Referendum NOVEMBER 5, 2024