Veterans were celebrated at recent Veterans Day events across the county. Data from the Veterans Affairs Office show there are approximately 390,389 veterans in South Carolina, including 1,061 in …

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 …