A group of high-school students studying construction and welding at the Barnwell County Career Center recently learned about career opportunities at one of the largest construction projects …

Schumpert’s Market in Williston held a BBQ cookoff on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Members of the public entered and used meats purchased from the store. Local mayors, including Barnwell Mayor Ron …

A partnership with a local credit union has paid off for the Barnwell County Consolidated School District (BCCSD). The BCCSD, along with other local school districts, participate in the SRP …

Benjamin Franklin once said, “In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.” However, Circle Theatre of Barnwell’s production of “Death & Taxes” is certain to make …

Perhaps even more nerve-wracking than waiting for your child’s college acceptance letters is learning whether they’ve been awarded financial aid. Recent changes to the Free Application for …

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) continues to strengthen its partnership and philanthropic contributions to the Dreams, Imagination and Gift (DIG) Development Program, a local organization …

The People-Sentinel brought home 26 awards from the S.C. Press Association, including General Excellence and Journalist of the Year. The newspaper earned first place General Excellence in its …

The South Carolina office of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is currently investigating two recent deaths that occurred at Scotsman Ice Systems outside of the Town of …

A Main Street shop has become a ­local hotspot for caffeine connoisseurs and those with a passion for pastries. Accelerator Coffee & ­Pastry was opened in June 2023 by Bob and Dawn Snead. …

The University of South Carolina Salkehatchie Leadership Institute has announced the 19 participants of its 2024 Leadership Salkehatchie class. This prestigious, regional leadership development …

A new restaurant and truck stop is under construction along Route 301 in Ulmer. On February 2, Joe Mole, Allendale County’s zoning administrator, presented the approved building permit to Randy …

Sandra Mock is the friendly face that greets clients at the Allendale County Farm Bureau office. She was recognized as one of only four best lead secretaries in the state. "Sandra received the …

Since September 2023, Thorne Ambulance Service (TAS) has been contracted to provide four, fully staffed ambulances and a quick response vehicle to Barnwell County – a term that has not been met in …

As the 2024 growing season draws near, the southern farmer faces numerous challenges: the regional explosion of wild pigs and deer, supply chain shocks, crop diseases and increasingly severe weather …

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) is inviting approximately 900 members of the public to hop on board one of 15 remaining general driving tours and eight historic tours of the Savannah River …

Karen Uldrick retired from the Farm Service Agency on Dec. 31, 2023, following 34 and a half years of service to farmers. She started her career in Barnwell County, before moving to Lexington …

After offering solely drive-thru services for over a year, the First Citizens Bank on Main Street in Williston will officially close on March 13, 2024 at 2 p.m. Although the location will be …

The newest member of The People-Sentinel’s team is no stranger to the newspaper. Kathy Googe joined the newspaper in January as an advertising sales specialist to help businesses find the print …

Standing next to his son amidst a pile of wood, insulation and broken glass two days after a tornado leveled his property, Joel Rutland is thinking something similar to others in the town of Bamberg: …

A national shortage of EMS personnel mixed with an increased cost of transport since the COVID-19 pandemic has left many rural regions in danger of becoming ambulance deserts – places without …

Katha Williams of Barnwell delivered her last piece of mail on Dec. 22, 2023, officially retiring after 30 years with the U.S. Postal Service. She began working with the USPS in October 1993. She …

ATHENS, GA – Alexander & Alexander Attorneys at Law, based in Barnwell, has been named to the University of Georgia Alumni Association’s 2024 Bulldog 100, a list of the 100 fastest-growing …

A new grant from AgSouth Farm Credit will increase the capacity of the Barnwell Farmers Market, which has recently undergone expansion and increased its presence within the community. The $5,000 …

A Williston business teamed up with a motorcycle group to bless a local family for Christmas. The Ramblin Rebels, a riding club from Barnwell County, and Sauls Sports Bar & Grill, a Williston …

The 2024 tax season may not begin until January, but taking steps to prepare now can save taxpayers time and money when they're ready to file next year. With that in mind, the South Carolina …