Generations Unlimited has nearly completed its compliance audit with the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT), marking a major milestone for the local nonprofit that provides public …

Blackville Town Council’s October 20 meeting stretched nearly two hours as public comments filled most of the evening, touching on everything from the upcoming election and police staffing to …

A packed room greeted Mayor Brett Williams and council members for the Williston Town Council meeting Monday, Oct. 13, as residents turned out to discuss jobs, healthcare, and upcoming projects. …

Barnwell County Council members are offering mixed reactions following County Administrator Meredith C. Wright’s resignation, which will take effect Jan. 12, 2026. As previously reported …

For months, Alyssa Dluzak has walked into Barnwell City Council chambers carrying the same message: Barnwell County needs to be a place where all children can play, learn, and belong. Over the …

As of Oct. 23, The People-Sentinel obtained County Administrator Meredith C. Wright’s evaluation and resignation letter. According to the document, Wright “exceeds expectations” in …

“Ready, set, action!” could be heard in Williston recently as filming of a new dark comedy was underway. The full-feature film Not So Bright was written by cousins Willis and Dylan …

Barnwell County Administrator Meredith C. Wright has resigned from her position, just over a year after taking the helm of county operations. The resignation came unexpectedly following a closed …

The rain didn’t dampen the fun at the Hilda Hometown Festival on Saturday, October 11. A good crowd still turned out for live entertainment, food and craft vendors, a parade, a car show, kids …

The Barnwell Police Department recognized several of its own during a ceremony at the Oct. 6 Barnwell City Council meeting by celebrating a new officer’s oath, a long-awaited promotion, and two …

For Barnwell County native Dana (Lackey) Zorn, storytelling isn’t just about imagination—it’s about connection. What began as a creative outlet inspired by real-life experiences has …

Tension ran high at Barnwell City Council’s Oct. 6 meeting as residents packed the room to voice concerns about accessibility and inclusion for children and adults with disabilities. …

In any functioning democracy, transparency and accountability aren’t optional—they’re essential. As journalists, we are often labeled a nuisance simply for doing our jobs. …

On Friday, Oct. 3 the Fighting Hawks homecoming parade filled downtown with laughter, color, and pride as students, families, and alumni celebrated the traditions that make Blackville feel like home.

Long before she knew her name would hang in Voorhees University’s Athletic Hall of Fame, Vivian Reed Dicks was a small-town girl lacing up her sneakers in Williston, running on grit, faith and …

The Town of Hilda is gearing up for the return of its beloved Hilda Hometown Festival on Saturday, Oct. 11—a day packed with live music, family-friendly activities, and plenty of small-town …

The family of Brad Keith Dale is pleading for help after the 43-year-old vanished from his home off Freedom Road in Barnwell more than three months ago. Dale was last seen by his mother, Mary …

A tense public comment period opened the Sept. 15 Blackville Town Council meeting, as residents pressed officials on policing, staffing, and infrastructure before council members turned to project …

Barnwell County has a new face at the helm of its election office. Regina James has been appointed Director of Elections, succeeding longtime director Naomi DeFrenn, who retired earlier this year …

For more than a year, Barnwell resident Lacey Evans has advocated to bring “Caroline’s Carts” to the Barnwell Walmart. The specially designed shopping carts, created to help …

Barnwell County School District leaders are preparing for one of the most ambitious projects in local education history while also addressing the everyday needs of students and teachers across the …

Gail Lott and her husband, Dr. James Edinger, never thought of themselves as wealthy. The couple said their ability to give was built not on lavish paychecks or inheritances, but on decades of modest …

Barnwell City Council’s meeting on Sept. 8 stretched across a wide range of community topics, from park upgrades and grant funding to blight removal and surplus sales. Public comments …

Barnwell County’s only public transit service is hanging by a thread. For more than a year, the South Carolina Department of Transportation withheld nearly $93,000 from Generations Unlimited …