Barnwell Police Department officers Britt Stokes and Justin Thomas spent part of their day on the court at Fuller Park, shooting hoops and building connections with local kids. The informal game …

W hen Kansas Bodiford looks at her husband today, she says the feeling is still the same as when they were teenagers passing each other in the halls at school. “It still feels like young …

W hen Andy and Hazel Sandifer look at one another today, more than 50 years after saying “I do,” their connection is something they say has only grown stronger with time. Married on Dec. 28, …

Over the past several months, Barnwell County’s Office of Aging—better known as Generations Unlimited (GU)—has moved toward closure, leaving uncertainty about how services for the county’s …

ALLENDALE — For many residents in Allendale County, applying for a job has long meant driving 40 minutes or more to reach the nearest workforce center. A ribbon-cutting ceremony held …

The Barnwell County Council received updates Tuesday, March 10 on road improvement projects, healthcare efforts, economic development initiatives and upcoming budget planning during its regular …

A  Barnwell County family is working to rebuild after a devastating fire on Pond Drive destroyed their home and everything inside March 28. "As someone living with a disability, this …

Candidate filing for the 2026 General Election is over. The upcoming election includes a wide range of races—from governor and Congress to county-level offices—that will shape policy, …

Students from across South Carolina gathered Friday, March 27 at Clemson University’s Edisto Research and Education Center in Blackville for an agricultural technology field day, where hands-on …

On Wednesday, Feb. 18, the Barnwell County Library welcomed a young local author whose résumé already includes business owner, motivational writer and chamber member—all before finishing …

Blackville-Hilda High School students gathered for a night of celebration during their annual prom, highlighted by the crowning of this year’s court. Kaiden Aiken was named prom king, alongside …

Nearly three months after 11-year-old Bailee Gabrielle Frazier was killed in a car accident, her presence remains deeply felt at Barnwell Elementary School. An active student, she enjoyed playing …

Candidate filing for the 2026 election cycle is underway, with several individuals already submitting paperwork to run for federal, state and local offices in Barnwell and Allendale counties. …

Barnwell County School District board members recognized student achievements, received updates on the district’s new high school project and entered a nearly hour-long executive session during …

Plans to tear down blighted homes, modernize aging infrastructure and build new community spaces are taking shape in Blackville, town leaders said during Tuesday night’s council meeting. The …

Connelly Farms, based in Ulmer, recently earned top statewide recognition for soybean production, taking first place in the irrigated category of the Palmetto Soybean Yield Award with a yield of …

A reported firearm incident on March 12 at approximately 9 a.m. prompted law enforcement to respond to Barnwell High School (BHS). However, no firearm was located on campus, according to an incident …

WILLISTON — A new recycling initiative aimed at recovering rare earth magnets from discarded electronics is taking shape in Barnwell County, with officials and industry leaders marking the launch …

Barnwell City Council opened its March 2 meeting with the swearing-in of two new public safety officers before later voting 4-2 to hire a new city administrator after nearly two hours in executive …

Williston Town Council addressed a range of community and operational topics during its March 9 meeting, including youth recreation programs, infrastructure improvement projects and upcoming town …

Barnwell City Council has hired David Holcomb as the city’s next administrator following a vote during its March meeting. Holcomb, who previously served with the Barnwell Fire Department, takes …

Kelly Edwards Elementary School in Williston was briefly placed on lockdown last week after a report that a student may have brought a gun onto campus, but a search by law enforcement and school …