First Baptist Church of Barnwell recognized two members for decades of service. Gary Bell and Otis Frazier were awarded the title of Deacon Emeritus on December 1, 2024. They were joined by …

The community is invited to a community performance of the Bands of Barnwell County’s drumline and winter guard. The performance will take place this Thursday, March 13 at 5:45 p.m. on the …

Second Baptist Church of Barnwell is mourning the loss of their pastor. Elder Melvin Lamonte Boyd, 46, of St. Matthews collapsed while delivering his sermon on Sunday, Feb. 16. CPR was administered …

Two Barnwell County Detention Center (BCDC) employees have been charged with bringing contraband into the jail. On Feb. 19, Jamari Scott, 24, of Barnwell was arrested by the Barnwell County …

The Trump Administration fired South Carolina’s chief federal law enforcement official, who has local roots, as part of a plan to appoint new federal prosecutors. Adair Ford Boroughs, a native …

Circle Theatre’s new Southern comedy is a recipe for laughter. “The Red Velvet Cake War” focuses on the three Verdeen cousins – Gaynelle, Peaches and Jimmie Yyvette …

The YMCA of Barnwell County held its annual Sweetheart Dance on Saturday, Feb. 15 at The Barn at Hutto Farms in Williston. Daddies and daughters, mothers and sons, and other family combinations …

The suspect in the shooting of a state trooper has been indicted by a federal grand jury. Derrick Gathers, 38, of Augusta, Ga., was recently indicted by a federal grand jury in Columbia on a single …

It’s been an unusual weather year for Barnwell County School District’s inaugural school year. A tropical storm, a hurricane, and two winter weather occurrences caused interruptions …

During their November 2024 and January meetings, the Barnwell County Rotary Club recognized several students.  The students were nominated by their schools for the Service Above Self award. …

A Williston man is homeless after a fire destroyed his home. Firefighters from multiple departments were dispatched to a home on Rays Road at 3:04 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 3 after a passerby noticed …

Healthy eating and active living were celebrated December 11 at the Black- ville Community Center. Barnwell County Heal- ing Partners held a reunion for participants of their weekly …

Realtor Rebekah Grubbs of The Rebekah Grubbs Group donated $5,000 to the Williston-Elko Band Booster Club on Dec. 4, 2024 after they won an online contest for local non-profits. "We are …

The Dreams, Imagination & Gift Development (DIG) Program’s Future Cities team earned a spot in the national competition. “For years, we’ve been striving, growing, and inching …

The City of Barnwell is cracking down on  dilapidated buildings. In recent weeks, the city’s code enforcement official has placed notices of condemnation on three vacant commercial …

Ba r n w e l l C o u n t y Council’s first meeting of 2025 included three new faces. The January 14 meeting was the first one for JJ Cruz (District 5), Andy Hogg (District 3), and Travis Hooper …

A joint ribbon cutting was held Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 in downtown Barnwell for three businesses. The Southern Palmetto Regional Chamber of Commerce held the ribbon cutting for The People- …

The community has the chance to select their favorite local businesses. The People-Sentinel has brought back its popular "Best of the Best of Barnwell County" contest. The contest has not been …

The sound of canons and muskets rang out on Saturday, Jan. 11. Don’t worry, this wasn’t the start of a war. Instead, it was part of the Allendale County SC250 Committee’s …

Recreation soccer is back in Barnwell County. The Barnwell Soccer Club was revived last fall after being dormant for a season. Married couple Lindsey and Ross Nettles resurrected the club in 2024 to …

Three men are charged with attempted murder following a shooting in Blackville. Law enforcement responded to a shooting on Hawk Court in Blackville on January 3 around 8:45 p.m. where they found a …

Many people count their blessings on Thanksgiving, but Chasity Creech is carrying that spirit of thanksgiving all year long. The Barnwell native received a kidney transplant on November 23, …

A Williston man is dis- placed after a fire destroyed his home. Williston and Elko fire- fighters were dispatched to a home on Roy Street on Thursday, Jan. 9 at 2:17 p.m. for a …

Makenzi Kuglar has a “mended” heart of gold. The 23-year-old sold handmade ornaments to raise money for the Ron- ald McDonald House (RMH) of Charleston. It’s a place that …

The Allendale County SC250 Committee has a month of informative and fun events planned. Revolutionary Days features free events throughout the month of January for the entire family to enjoy. …