The Barnwell County Council met Tuesday, May 13, for its regular monthly meeting, addressing a range of items including the approval of a new partnership agreement with the South Carolina National …

A man has been charged with second-degree arson after a mobile home was set on fire on Old Charleston Highway in Blackville. At approximately 6:09 p.m. May 10, the Hilda Fire Department was …

Dawan “Pookie” Smith, a longtime councilman, minister, mentor, and pillar of the Allendale community, died on April 15, 2025.  His passing leaves a deep void in the town he …

Amanda Daff, manager of the Barnwell County Public Library, has been named the recipient of the 2025 South Carolina Public Library Employee Excellence Award — a recognition she didn’t …

Barnwell residents Tammy Croft Morris and her son, Jackie Blake Collins, recently celebrated the publication of their first children’s book, The Fantastic Adventures of a Fabulous Flamingo …

The heart of downtown Williston came alive on Saturday, May 3, as students, families, and educators gathered for the annual DIG STEM Festival — a vibrant showcase of science, technology, …

On Friday, May 9, the auditorium at Williston-Elko High School was filled with teammates, friends and family as Quaide Overton officially celebrated the next step in his baseball journey. There was a …

Veterans Memorial Park in Barnwell was filled with unity, compassion, and powerful storytelling on Saturday, April 12, during the annual Autism Awareness Walk.  Hosted by the Barnwell …

On Saturday, May 10, the Barnwell Police Department held a flag retirement cer- emony for officer Robert McGinnis, who recently retired. McGinnis has had mul- tiple stints with the department, mostly …

A 13-year-old from Blackville reeled in a monster largemouth bass on Saturday, April 12, at Barnwell State Park. Braylon Owens, an avid young angler, started fishing at just 6 years old, taught …

Families from across the county cast their lines and made lasting memories at the annual Fishing Rodeo, held Saturday, May 3, at Williston Town Park. Now in its 50th year, the long-running event, …

A man was killed and another injured in a shooting Tuesday, May 6, at a home on Bomba Street, according to an incident report from the Barnwell Police Department. The details in the report are …

A late-night home invasion on Tuesday, May 6, ended in gunfire, leaving one person dead and another injured, according to the Barnwell Police Department. Officers were dispatched around 10 p.m. …

On Tuesday, April 8, Barnwell County Council held its regular monthly meeting, covering a full agenda of updates, appointments, and planning efforts for community events and infrastructure. …

The Health and Safety Committee met April 21 for a wide-ranging meeting focused on the county’s EMS response system, ongoing challenges and potential solutions. EMS services under pressure …

A proud Barnwell County local, Carson Alexander was recently recognized as the 2025 Young Alumna of Excellence by the University of Georgia School of Law.  The award celebrates graduates …

ALLENDALE — In a sweeping decision announced April 1, the National Endowment for the Humanities, or NEH, terminated all active grants, including those supporting state humanities councils such …

The annual Youth Explosion returned Friday, April 18, drawing a crowd of teens, parents, mentors and community leaders to the Blackville Community Center for an evening of guidance, encouragement and …

The Barnwell County School District Board of Trustees opened its April meeting by recognizing student achievements and spotlighting efforts to strengthen the district’s future. …

One man from small-town South Carolina is proving that big dreams can grow from humble beginnings. Terrance Thompson—better known by his stage name, T Da Wizard —has recently found …

A proposed workforce housing development on 3rd Street has met strong resistance from residents who say the project would bring more harm than good to their neighborhood. The Taft Mills Group …

In 2023, Hilary Hindman of Barnwell County and Kevin Roberts of the city of Barnwell shared a vision for improving recreational opportunities in the community. Together, they partnered to launch a …

What started as a heartbreaking announcement from the Barnwell County Animal Shelter turned into a powerful display of compassion — and a literal lifesaver for six dogs who were hours away from …

Community members gathered Friday, April 11, at Veterans Memorial Park for the Child Abuse Awareness Walk, an event aimed at raising awareness, supporting survivors and educating the public on the …

Community members gathered March 29 for the “Cultivating Light in the Darkness” walk, an event designed to raise awareness about mental health and spotlight the support available through …