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Throughout the month of February, the Barnwell County Animal Shelter (BCAS) is encouraging the community to share some love with shelter pets through a fundraiser uniting local businesses.  …

Over $55 million in grant funding has been awarded to aid affordable housing efforts across 12 states, and Barnwell County is on the list of recipients.  Awarded by the Federal Home Bank of …

The Barnwell County Family Y celebrated in December alongside their regional counterparts after bringing over 2,000 beds to families in need.  A Place to Dream is a CSRA-wide, volunteer-run …

An arrest was made in an October 2023 shooting in Barnwell that left one dead and four injured. Barnwell County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) with the assistance of the SLED Fugitive Team arrested …

A small group of dedicated volunteers has brought a humane solution to an issue that has troubled Barnwell County for years; the overpopulation of feral cats.  Since the …

The United Way of Allendale, Barnwell, and Bamberg Counties has been connecting citizens with resources since September 1974. A celebration was held in November honoring this momentous occasion for …

The Allendale Police Department (APD) was alerted to a threatening social media post on Monday, December 2 resulting in one arrest.  The post was made by 48-year-old Freddie Lamont …

New doctor is in at Barnwell Chiropractic

A new doctor is in at Barnwell Chiropractic.  Dr. Mark Deichman has taken the reins at the Irving Street business after the retirement of Dr. Martin Shealy earlier this year. The decision …

Barnwell City Council heard community concerns at the start of the City of Barnwell’s October 7 meeting.  SPEEDING IN CITY LIMITS  Craig Ridgeway, a resident of Galilee …

Every year, newspapers across the country publish pages worth of properties set to be auctioned off for delinquent taxes. While it may just look like random names and numbers, these listings are the …

A local man was arrested in the lobby of the Barnwell Police Department (BPD) on Halloween.  Joshua Washburn, a ‘first amendment auditor,’ was arrested on October 31 and charged …

Reporter grateful to Barnwell County

Dear Barnwell County,  For the first time in a long time, I am at a loss for words.  You’d think after all the sentences I have strung together for this newspaper, summing …

Tricked out trunks in Williston

The Town of Williston’s annual trunk-or-treat welcomed countless costumed kids and trunks decorated with spooky themes. Each year, the town’s recreation department hosts this event at …

Every October, the corner of Washington Street and Marlboro Avenue transforms into a haunted hotspot for hundreds of trick-or-treaters.  Known as Barnwell’s ‘Halloween …

Questions are circulating around the status of a local artist’s State Fair award after competition officials found out his submitted work was created using Artificial Intelligence (AI).  …

Each year, the Tri County Community Foundation (TCCF) awards entities across Allendale, Bamberg, and Barnwell counties grant funding for health and early childhood initiatives.  In previous …

Each October, the Town of Hilda invites the community to celebrate their annual Hometown Festival. A large crowd came out this year to partake in the fun.  “This festival is a labor …

Houston runs unopposed in District 1 Freddie Houston  Freddie L. Houston Sr. is running unopposed in District 1 on the Barnwell County Council– a seat that he has held for …

One of Barnwell County’s newest attractions is off to a strong start in its first month of operation.  Adventure Farms, located on Highway 70, offers a fun-filled experience for both …

The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) opened in Barnwell County served over 100 individuals in the three days it was open.  The center was located at the Barnwell Regional Airport from …

Williston recreation mourns loss of coach

Williston’s recreational football program began in late September without the guidance of a longtime mentor and coach.  John L. Depew coached recreational sports in Williston for …

The Blackville Police Department’s (BPD) interim chief has been brought on full time.  Shawn Howze accepted the position as interim chief on July 8 with the goals of building a better …

Over one million people know him as the Cornbread Cowboi across his social media following, but the Town of Williston still knows him as their own Orry Lee Kennedy.  A Williston-Elko …

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 …

Backyard barbecuing with Helene

I was not prepared for Hurricane Helene. At all.  Last Tuesday I began the trek from my parents’ house in upstate New York back to Barnwell County after spending a week with family …

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