The Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Day Program was held Monday, Jan. 19, beginning at Kelly Edwards Elementary School in Williston, where participants walked to Culbert Branch Missionary Baptist …

Blackville town officials used a Dec. 4 council workshop to outline long-term infrastructure needs, funding challenges and property decisions that could affect utility rates, town-owned assets and …

As public interest continues around access to emergency medical care in Barnwell County, county officials received an update this month on efforts to evaluate service options. During the Jan. 13 …

The City of Barnwell is moving forward with plans for a new food truck court and Main Street entrance to Fuller Park, a project city officials say is a key early phase of the park’s long-term …

After a months-long delay and an initially incomplete response, Barnwell County has released public records detailing how council members selected the county’s new administrator—documents that …

What began as a fleeting glimpse of a stray dog along a wooded roadside in Barnwell turned into a quiet, communitywide effort to keep him fed, warm and safe—one that ultimately led to a permanent …

Building updates Interim City Administrator Tony Dicks provided updates this week on several long-standing dilapidated and condemned properties in Barnwell, noting that work is ongoing across …

The Tuesday, Dec. 9, Barnwell County Council meeting was largely routine, with no public comments, no appointments or nominations beyond one, and no committee reports. However, several items of …

Joe Welch was named Williston’s 2025 Citizen of the Year during the town’s annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on December 6, an honor recognizing years of community service and volunteer …

An aggravated assault investigation is underway after a vehicle was struck by gunfire Sunday evening on Emily Circle in Barnwell, according to the Barnwell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff …

A house fire Monday, Dec. 29, at 4185 Highway 37 resulted in a total loss after flames broke out while no one was home. According to Long Branch Fire Chief Mark Cato, the fire was reported by a …

For more than two decades, Christmas for the Hooper family has meant more than gifts and decorations — it has meant an annual trip to Myrtle Beach that brings generations together and honors the …

The Barnwell City Council covered a wide range of administrative updates, public concerns and department reports during its monthly meeting on Monday, Dec. 1, including the certification of municipal …

Tiffany Irene Ray, 30, of 442 Old Salem Road, Barnwell, S.C. was arrested on December 5, 2025 by the Barnwell County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) for Possession of Fentanyl. Ray was booked and …

A Blackville family lost their home in an early-morning fire Sunday, Dec. 7, leaving them displaced just weeks before Christmas. According to family members, the fire broke out around 4:45 a.m. …

Blackville Town Council held its final meeting of the year Monday, Dec. 15, addressing year-end priorities, recognizing community contributions and outlining funding needs for the coming year. …

Students in Barnwell Primary School’s after-school Dreams, Imagination and Gift Development (DIG) program received an interactive lesson in meteorology last week when FOX 54 meteorologist Alex …

Fire Reported on Herbert Lane On Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, at approximately 7:05 p.m., Barnwell County dispatch received a call concerning a structure fire on Herbert Lane in Williston. When …

Floats, marching groups and spectators fill the streets of downtown Williston during the annual Williston Christmas Parade on Sunday, Dec. 14. The event brought community members together for an …

ALLENDALE COUNTY— One person was killed in a single-vehicle crash late Wednesday night on Harter Road, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. The collision occurred at …

Today, Wednesday, December 10, would have been Rakel Howard’s 19th birthday. A day he always looked forward to and one he shared with his twin sister, Ranasha. Instead of celebrating together …

Families and neighbors packed into the Elko Fire Department for the fourth annual Christmas Tree Lighting, sharing cocoa, carols and a strong sense of community. During the program, Mayor Pro-Tem and …

Tiffany Irene Ray, 30, of 442 Old Salem Road, Barnwell, S.C. was arrested on December 5, 2025 by the Barnwell County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) for Possession of Fentanyl. Ray was booked and …

The 2nd Annual Breakfast with Santa was a success, attracting over 110 children. Organized by The People-Sentinel and Barnwell County Public Library, the event was held at the City of Barnwell …

Hilda’s 5th Annual Cookies, Cocoa, and Christmas Tree Lighting on Sunday, Dec. 7 was a magical night for kids and kids at heart! “We decorated ornaments for the tree, had some sweets …