A 61-year-old Barnwell man is beginning the long process of recovery after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run crash last month on Ellenton Street. Barnwell County dispatch received a …

When Roger Riley stepped into his new role as Barnwell County administrator in November 2025, it marked the end of his 20-year tenure as the county’s emergency management director. But the …

A Barnwell County couple suffered serious injuries after being attacked by multiple individuals during a gathering early last month, according to the Barnwell County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO). One …

Barnwell County School District (BCSD) board members received a detailed look at the finalized design for the county’s new career and technical education-focused (CTE) high school during their Feb. …

Regional leaders gathered Friday, Feb. 27, to mark the opening of the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Center, but speakers made clear the renovated building represents more than a ribbon cutting …

Farmers, business owners and community leaders gathered Feb. 19 at Huckleberry Bay Barn for the Fourth annual Blessing of the Crops, an event organized by the Southern Palmetto Regional Chamber of …

Pride filled the Blackville Community Center on Feb. 17 as Blackville Town Council honored two hometown natives whose success has extended beyond the town limits. Mayor Ronnie Pernell presented …

Two individuals have been charged following a reported assault on a child in Williston, according to the Barnwell County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO). The incident allegedly occurred Feb. 16 at …

As town officials advance grant applications, infrastructure upgrades and new recreation proposals, a Hall Street resident reminded the Williston Town Council on Feb. 9 that aging water lines remain …

An electrical fire displaced two families Thursday, Feb. 19, at a duplex-style residence on Litchfield Street, according to Barnwell City Fire Chief Phil Delk. Firefighters responded to 306 …

Generations Unlimited’s public transportation services may cease operations within days as the nonprofit faces mounting debt, dwindling cash reserves and an ongoing compliance dispute with the South Carolina Department of Transportation, according to interim leadership and an employee familiar with the organization’s finances.

SRP Federal Credit Union officially reopened its presence in Allendale on Wednesday, Feb. 18, with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony marking its return to the community after previously …

After 25 years with the United States Secret Service, Gregory B. Sherman says the part he never fully imagined was how far a boy from Barnwell could go. “I never dreamed of having keys to the …

Barnwell County Council advanced a proposed $90 million solar generation project last week and approved a zoning request for a new mobile home dealership on Highway 278 following discussion about its …

In September 2018, a Barnwell County native assaulted former Barnwell police officer Arielle Griffin while she was pregnant, according to incident reports. Criminal charges were filed in connection …

Barnwell City Council delays zoning vote, advances ordinance changes Barnwell City Council advanced two ordinances and postponed action on a proposed multifamily rezoning during its regular …

On Jan. 28, 2026, a routine traffic stop in Snelling escalated into a more than two-hour law enforcement incident spanning multiple counties, involving an alleged attempted assault on deputies and …

The Friends for Life Foster Center, operated by Animal Advocates of Barnwell County, recently assisted animal control in addressing a large-scale dog removal from a residence on Emerald Lane—an …

A Barnwell man was sentenced Monday, Jan. 12 to 10 years in state prison following his guilty plea in a cocaine trafficking case stemming from a 2022 search warrant executed by the Barnwell County …

On Monday, Jan. 12, Williston Town Council heard a presentation from David Jonas outlining a proposal to establish a tuition-free public charter school in the Town of Williston. Jonas, who …

A public presentation at the Barnwell County Library on Jan. 19, traced the arc of African-American history in the region—from slavery through Reconstruction and into land ownership—using the …

Barnwell City Council met Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, electing Peggy Kinlaw as mayor pro-tem for the next two years and approving standing committee appointments for the 2026–2028 term. Committees …

Barnwell County Animal Control Ordinance (2022 Update) — Ordinance No. 2022-11-398 (Link to the official Barnwell County …

Over the past several years, Barnwell County’s Office of Aging—better known as Generations Unlimited—has faced mounting financial strain, according to audits, board records, and internal …

Williston Town Council met Monday, Jan. 12, to review the town’s 2024 audit, recognize two longtime local businesses, and receive updates on grants, infrastructure projects and community events. …