Barnwell County voters came out in record numbers to cast their ballots for a slew of local, state and federal seats, plus the local Capital Projects Sales Tax referendum. Of Barnwell …
November 11 will take on a new meaning this year for a Blackville resident. Neil Khatod has traveled the world through his military career, but he’s excited to spend retirement in his new …
A Halloween threat against Blackville-Hilda schools was determined to be a trick. On Oct. 31, a threat was made on a veterans chat line against the school. This immediately led to a lockdown as …
Over 750 children and their families attended the Town of Hilda’s 8 th annual trunk-or-treat on Halloween night, Oct. 31. There were more than 40 trunks. This event is the joint effort of …
The City of Barnwell’s fire and police departments joined forces to host a trunk or treat on Halloween night, Oct. 31 at the fire station. Officers, firefighters and other public servants …
There’s a week left until the Nov. 5 General Election, but nearly 4,000 Barnwell County voters have already cast their ballots. As of 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, 3,753 of Barnwell …
The Warhorse spirit paraded through downtown Barnwell on Friday, October 25 for the annual Barnwell High School homecoming parade. Alumni, school leaders, school board candidates, the marching band, …
Before their homecoming victory on the field, the Blue Devils celebrated homecoming with a parade on Friday, October 25. Alumni, athletes, businesses, politicians, school leaders, the marching band, …
Two brothers provided a lesson in compassion and respect in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Braylon Owens and Sha’Marion Brown are seventh graders at Macedonia Elementary/Middle School …
Over 60 entries rolled down Solomon Blatt Boulevard on Friday, Oct. 11 for Blackville-Hilda High School’s homecoming parade. Entries included businesses, public officials, school leaders, …
As cleanup efforts continue, FEMA is setting up a disaster recovery center in Barnwell County. Hurricane Helene spared Barnwell County the flooding and major devastation that was seen in North …
The Rotary Club of Barnwell County bestowed their first Service Above Self awards of the 2024-25 school year. During the club's September 12 meeting, six students …
Last week marked my 14 th work anniversary at The People-Sentinel . This week is National Newspaper Week, spotlighting the important work local newspapers do in their communities and …
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 …
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 …
The Barnwell County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) hopes to build relationships with the community at two upcoming events. Law enforcement around the world are under intense scrutiny and some members of the …
I love exploring new places, meeting new people, and learning new things. That’s partly why my job as a journalist is a perfect fit. But it’s also why I love traveling to places across …
The Barnwell County School District (BCSD) is currently in negotiations over land for a new county-wide high school and career center. At their September 10 special meeting, the BCSD board …
Grandparents Day felt a little different for me this year. You see, this was the first year I didn’t have any grandparents to call or visit since my last grandparent passed away almost one year …
The City of Barnwell will observe trick-or-treating on Thursday, October 31 (Halloween night) this year. Since 2022, the City of Barnwell has observed trick-or-treating on the last Saturday of …
A North Augusta man is charged with negligent manslaughter in the death of a Barnwell man. On September 6, Barnwell County sheriff’s deputies, with the assistance of the SLED Fugitive …
The Barnwell County School District board is expected to vote on a location for a new county-wide high school. In June, a community meeting was held to present four options for a new …
Officials for Barnwell County and its municipalities invite residents to learn how their pennies have the potential to create progress. Local mayors along with town council members and county …