A police chief is recovering at home and a suspect is in custody after a shooting prompted a statewide Blue Alert and multi-agency manhunt. Springfield Police Chief Adam Evans is home recovering …

Libraries are more than just books. They are a vital community resource. That’s the message local library officials want the public to remember as they celebrate National Library Week (April …

The inaugural Blackville Phoenix Festival will bring food, fun and entertainment this weekend. The festival will be held on Friday, April 24 from 5-9 p.m. and Saturday, April 25 from 11 a.m. to …

Lions Club Memorial Park in Barnwell has a fresh look with 13 new trees and a flagpole.  On March 21, members of the Barnwell County Lions Club joined district members and city leaders to …

Barnwell High School “Spill the Tea” themed prom brought elegance and fun to the school’s gymnasium on Saturday, April 18. The following were named to the prom court (from left to right): Prom King Nehemiah Brown, Prom Queen Madeline Brown, Prom Princess Juliyah Brown, and Prom Prince Braxton Davis.

The Southern Palmetto Regional Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at their new office on April 2.  The new office is located at 28 Burr Street in downtown Barnwell where Circle Cuts …

A shooting in Snelling on Sunday evening turned deadly. On Sunday, April 12, the Barnwell County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) responded to a shooting incident in the town limits of Snelling around …

A  young coach known for his quiet strength and unwavering support of students is being mourned across Barnwell and Allendale counties after his death in a crash over the weekend. Keyshawn …

On Saturday, April 4, children gathered at the Williston Town Park for the annual Easter egg hunt. This annual event is organized by Hal and Shannon Mundy. “For the past 30 years, it has been a …

More than 120 attendees gathered at the new Fairfax Community Center for the 48th Annual Southern Palmetto Regional Chamber of Commerce Gala, celebrating the businesses and individuals who help shape …

Barnwell Elementary School is mourning the loss of its physical education teacher. Michael Chestnut, 61, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, March 19. He dedicated more than 27 years …

Captain Ryan Delk of the Charleston Fire Department was recently named Captain of the Year at the 2025 Service Awards Banquet. The Barnwell resident started his fire service career in July 2004 …

The message was simple but powerful: no one succeeds alone. That theme echoed throughout the Big 7 Association’s 32 nd annual Scholarship Banquet on Feb. 28 at Barnwell Elementary. Speakers …

The streaks of light shooting across the night sky looked like fireworks — until the explosions followed. That was the reality Jena Moncheck witnessed as she watched Iranian missiles being …

A  Barnwell family is starting over after a weekend house fire. Firefighters from the Barnwell Rural, Long Branch and Snelling fire departments responded to 591 Cherry Road on …

Candidate filing for the 2026 General Election opens next week. There are several statewide and local seats on the ballot for voters in Barnwell and Allendale counties. The filing period for …

As questions swirl about the future of public transportation and senior services in Barnwell County, a special county council meeting intended to address those concerns was held Tuesday night — …

Be prepared to laugh as the Verdeen family returns to the Circle Theatre stage in a new Southern-fried comedy. “Rex’s Exes,” a sequel to last year’s comedy hit “The Red Velvet Cake …

The Barnwell County Family YMCA held its annual Sweetheart Dance on Friday, Feb. 13 at the Gail Reyes Center. “From the smiles and laughter to the sweet moments shared on the dance floor, it was …

A popular BBQ restaurant is set to close its doors this month in advance of a pending building sale. Hogg Heaven, which has been around for decades, plans to close its doors after one final week …

A space heater is being blamed for a weekend house fire. Around 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 8, firefighters from the Barnwell Rural, Snelling and Hilda fire departments responded to 515 Forest …

The People-Sentinel will soon have a new home. Publisher Jonathan Vickery has purchased a building located at 9089 Marlboro Avenue, across from Bi-Rite in Barnwell, that will soon serve as the …

A Barnwell woman is seeking help with temporary housing as she rebuilds after a house fire. On January 27, Julie Moulder was in the hospital when she got the news that her house was on fire. …

An Allendale farmer will soon see her family farm featured on one of the biggest stages in advertising — the Super Bowl. Rachael Sharp, farm manager for Sharp & Sharp Certified Seed, and …

Fifteen people have been charged after a fight at a high school basketball game. On Jan. 13, multiple juveniles and adults were involved in a fight at the conclusion of the varsity boys …