It was a clean sweep for Williston-Elko High School (WEHS) at the Barnwell County School District’s (BCSD) Teacher & Support Staff of the Year Banquet.  During the June 2 banquet …

A retired USC Salkehatchie professor is remembered for his impact on generations of students. Professor Joe Siren, a beloved history professor for nearly 50 years, recently passed away. He …

Mac Wier Stadium was packed as the Barnwell High Class of 2025 concluded their high school chapter.  Commencement ceremonies were held Friday, May 23 for the 138 graduates who are now …

Dear Class of 2025, There are approximately 300 of you in Barnwell and Allendale counties. You join approximately 3.9 million high school graduates this year across the country. Each of you …

The Allendale-Fairfax High School family is mourning the loss of one of their own. The Allendale Police Department and Allendale County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting on Butler …

The Summer Reading Program will tee off this Thursday, May 22. The Friends of the Library will host “Tee Off to Summer Reading: Lazy River Mini Golf” from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the …

A message of faith and family resonated throughout Jefferson Davis Academy’s graduation ceremony.  Family and friends of the 19 graduates gathered in the gymnatorium on Friday, May 16 …

A Barnwell County teen was killed in an Aiken County wreck. The accident happened at 8:40 p.m. on Thursday, May 15 at the intersection of Sheraton Drive and Old Jackson Highway in Beech Island. …

The Sundial Festival included two days (May 9-10) of food, vendors, live entertainment, a carnival, pageant, car show, and more. Despite the rain, a crowd of people attended to support the hometown …

The S.C. Department of Natural Resources encourages residents to slow down around Lake Brown following the deaths of three baby geese.    On Monday morning, May 12, five goslings …

The Williston-Elko High School baseball team captured the Class A Region 3 Championship on May 2 during their Senior Night against Horse Creek Academy. This is the fourth year in a row that the …

Williston-Elko High School held its “Once Upon a Time” themed prom on Saturday, May 3 in the gymnasium.

A Barnwell man has died a week after he was hospitalized for burns he received in a house fire. John Henry Carter suffered burns from a fire that destroyed his Saint John Road home on April 16. …

The Town of Williston held its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19 at the Williston Town Park. After hunting for eggs, children were given treats and had time to take photos with the …

Blackville-Hilda High School held its “The Night Unveiled” themed prom on Saturday, April 26 in the gymnasium.  Prom Court Prince- Messiah McFadden Princess- …

A former convenience store worker is charged with lottery fraud. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) charged Alexianna Khaleyah Fields, 21, of Barnwell, with Intent to Defraud …

At 6:18 am the Allendale County Fire and Rescue was dispatched to Oakland Apartments for a motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival of fire units, officals found a tractor trailer had run into the back …

A local man was burned following a fire that also de- stroyed his home. Firefighters from the Barn- well Rural, Kline and Snelling fire departments responded to 890 Saint John Road in …

Barnwell High School held its “Phantom of the Opera” themed prom on April 11, in the gymnasium. 

The Town of Hilda hosted its 4th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19. A great crowd of children hunted for more than 1,500 eggs and received some goodies from the Easter Bunny! Everyone also …

 A beloved Williston kindergarten teacher is remembered for her impact on hundreds of students. Joanna Ashba, 66, of Williston, passed away April 14 after a brief battle with cancer. …

For 20 years, Naomi DeFrenn has worked to ensure the integrity of local elections and promote the right to vote. On February 28, she retired as Barnwell County’s director of voter …

“Reach out and touch some- body’s hand. Make this world a better place if you can.” Those lyrics from Diana Ross’s song “Reach Out and Touch (Somebody's …

Blackhorse Steel Works, an advanced steel solutions provider, is establishing operations in Bamberg County. The company’s $5.2 million investment will create 40 new jobs. Blackhorse …