A list included in Barnwell City Council’s June administrator’s report offered a closer look at one of the less visible challenges behind the city’s ongoing nuisance and blight efforts: …

When Barnwell County School District (BCSD) consolidated, the former Blackville School District building at 297 Pascallas St. no longer had a clear purpose. Now, town leaders hope to give it a …

During its June 8 meeting, Williston Town Council took initial steps toward allowing the town to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, approved its fiscal year 2027 budget and delayed …

Blackville Town Council highlighted youth leadership, celebrated student athletic achievement and recognized community service during its June 15 meeting while also receiving updates on future …

Two men were arrested following an incident at a Barnwell polling location earlier this month that police say involved recording inside the polling place, refusal to leave and conduct investigators …

Barnwell County took another step toward replacing its animal shelter during its June 9 meeting, unanimously approving two resolutions tied to the acquisition and future operation of a new shelter …

A Florida man died after an 18-wheeler struck a utility pole late June 16 in Blackville, causing power lines to spark. The crash occurred at approximately 10:58 p.m. Tuesday near Solomon Blatt …

More than 100 smoke alarms were installed across Barnwell and surrounding communities during a community-wide fire safety effort held Saturday, May 16. Members of the Barnwell Fire Department, …

A 32-year-old woman has been charged following a fatal two-vehicle collision June 7 near the Georgia state line in Allendale County. According to South Carolina Highway Patrol Corporal David …

Just one day before her life was cut short, Trevonna Elmore shared a message celebrating six years of marriage. “No gimmicks or games,” she wrote in a June 6 Facebook post. “Not perfect …

Barnwell County Council unanimously approved its fiscal year 2026–27 operating budget during its June 9 meeting following weeks of budget workshops and revisions. Councilman Harold Buckmon was …

Williston Town Council recognized Williston Police Department Chief James “Jeep” Gainey during its June 8 meeting, honoring his leadership, service and commitment to both the department and the …

Barnwell City Council approved a $54,550 demolition project for three Jefferson Street properties and received updates on redevelopment efforts, infrastructure projects and community initiatives …

Barnwell County officials announced during the May 12 County Council meeting that two local projects totaling nearly $4 million have been included in U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham's Fiscal Year 2027 …

Human remains discovered in Barnwell County last month have been positively identified as those of a woman reported missing nearly four years ago, according to the Aiken County …

The Barnwell County School District Board of Trustees recognized student IT apprentices and honored retiring employees during its regular meeting on May 19, celebrating both emerging talent and …

A months-long narcotics investigation in Barnwell County expanded into a dogfighting case after investigators executing a search warrant at a Barnwell residence seized eight dogs and uncovered …

Ten years after they planned to open it—and 40 years after they buried it—a group of former Barnwell High School students finally gathered to unlock a piece of their past. On May 30, former …

The Williston-Elko High School Class of 2026 shared one final moment together on the football field May 27 as the school celebrated its graduation ceremony for 38 seniors. Graduates were …

As members of the Blackville-Hilda High School Class of 2026 walked into the school gymnasium on May 28, they did so knowing it would be the last time they entered the building as students. The …

A Barnwell County man has been indicted on multiple charges after authorities say he threatened to shoot people, led officers on a pursuit exceeding 100 mph and struck a South Carolina Highway Patrol …

The Blackville Town Council moved forward with several community development initiatives during its May 18, meeting, including the approval of a new Junior Mayor and Junior Council program aimed at …

Residents from Barnwell and Allendale counties gathered Friday, May 15, for the annual Relay for Life event at the Allendale-Fairfax High School football field, celebrating cancer survivors, …

A Guinyard-Butler Middle School teacher is accused of sending inappropriate electronic communications to students and now faces criminal charges. Investigators obtained two warrants charging …

Following an executive session, Williston Town Council announced plans to transition to a full-time town administrator position effective June 11 following the resignation of former Town Administrator …