The Blackville community is mourning the loss of long-serving councilman, Kelvin Isaac, who died on May 14, 2025.  A Blackville native and proud Class of 1973 graduate, Isaac’s love …

When Melissa Chavis drives down Barnwell County roads, she can’t help but let her eyes drift to the swamps and woodline looking for her brother.  “Never does a day or moment go …

A couple’s passion for pollinators has grown into a buzzing business in Barnwell County.  R&C Low Country Bees has grown exponentially in the past two years– supplying honey …

A circus fit for kings and queens is coming to Barnwell on March 29 and 30.  Kingdom of Wonders is a traveling medieval themed circus bringing an interactive, family-oriented show of …

Journalism aims to part the clouds on otherwise shaded parts of our federal, state, and local government. During Sunshine Week, an annual nonpartisan celebration of transparency and accountability, a …

At the start of the January semester, all school districts in South Carolina were required to have a fully implemented no cell phone policy in every school.  This policy came after a …

A local man was arrested and charged following "disruptive and disorderly behavior” on the balcony of the Barnwell County Courthouse, according to the Barnwell County Sheriff’s Office …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …