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Hurricane Helene devastated the East Coast, but Barnwell County was spared major damage and fatalities. The Category 4 storm hit Florida around 11 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26 with 140 mph winds …
A 2015 murder case concluded nine years later with a plea deal for involuntary manslaughter. On Sept. 24, 2024, Demontay Markeith Payne, 35, of Barnwell, pled guilty to involuntary manslaughter …
Students aren't the only ones who enjoy having their grandparents at Grandparents Day school celebrations. Barnwell Primary School Principal Jared Thrasher loved having his 94-year-old …
The Williston Town Council approved the purchase of a new truck, discussed pending water-related projects, and voted on holiday hours at their September 9 meeting. NEW TRUCK PURCHASED …
Family is at the forefront of the Town of Blackville’s newest business. Sistas Closet, opened and operated by sisters Rita Pernell, Pearlene Lee, Evelyn Thomas, and Ethel Berry, is …
A family altercation turned deadly last week. On Tuesday, September 17, deputies from the Barnwell County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) responded to a double shooting that left one victim dead …
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A 14-year-old Barnwell native is packing his bags and heading north to embark on the next leg of his academic journey in New Hampshire. Isaiah Altman’s decision to leave home to …
The newest JB Star Production features a familiar face in Barnwell County law enforcement. Lieutenant Eric Kirkland of the Barnwell County Sheriff’s Office makes his cinematic debut …
