It’s no secret that the last four years have been brutal for small businesses across South Carolina and the nation. From the COVID-19 pandemic to heavy inflation, small businesses have …

While legitimate sellers use modern technologies to simplify the car-buying process, fraudsters use similar technology to carry out elaborate impostor scams.   Since Better Business …

Realtor Rebekah Grubbs of The Rebekah Grubbs Group donated $5,000 to the Williston-Elko Band Booster Club on Dec. 4, 2024 after they won an online contest for local non-profits. "We are …

The City of Barnwell is cracking down on  dilapidated buildings. In recent weeks, the city’s code enforcement official has placed notices of condemnation on three vacant commercial …

Barnwell County Farm Bureau and  local Farm Bureau Insurance agents are bringing a little more joy to this holiday season by helping those in the community facing financial or medical hardships. …

The IRS recently announced that they will begin accepting 2024 tax returns on Monday, January 27 th  and the filing deadline will be Tuesday, April 15 th . If you need help with your tax …

Debt collection scams can be one of the most frightening and persistent scam types. Victims often report that scammers harass them or their family members for weeks or even months, both at home and …

A joint ribbon cutting was held Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 in downtown Barnwell for three businesses. The Southern Palmetto Regional Chamber of Commerce held the ribbon cutting for The People- …

The community has the chance to select their favorite local businesses. The People-Sentinel has brought back its popular "Best of the Best of Barnwell County" contest. The contest has not been …

The beginning of a new year is often associated with increased interest in gym memberships, at-home workout equipment and programs designed around living a healthier lifestyle. As consumers recover …

Makenzi Kuglar has a “mended” heart of gold. The 23-year-old sold handmade ornaments to raise money for the Ron- ald McDonald House (RMH) of Charleston. It’s a place that …

  According to reports, more than 50% of us returned a Christmas gift during the 2023 holiday season. Clothing topped the list with home decor following close behind.    But with …

After nearly 40 years of service to people with disabilities and special needs, Brent Parker is retired. The executive director of the Allendale-Barnwell Disabilities & Special Needs Board …

The SRS Tours and Protocol Office has recently announced 23 Site Tours to be held in 2025, which will help educate the public on the history, missions, and successes of the Savannah River Site. The …

  The start of a new year is the perfect time to resolve to protect your personal and financial information. BBB presents the following 10 New Year’s resolutions to fight scammers, prevent …

T h e B l a c k v i l l e P o l i c e Department helped provide a bright Christmas for over 40 kids. On Saturday, Dec. 21, the selected children and their f a m i l i e s w e r e i n v i t e d t o …

Savannah River Site (SRS) continued its tradition of giving back by supporting the Marine Corps Toys for Tots and Salvation Army Angel Tree Program again this year. Employees from Site con- …

We’re in the midst of the holiday shopping season, and you may see offers for the best deals yet. It can feel even more exciting if you see a claim that as part of a holiday deal, the …

The inaugural Breakfast with Santa served Christmas fun to over 100 people! The event was co-hosted by The People-Sentinel and the Barnwell County Public Library at the new City of Barnwell Fire …

Young professionals have a new resource for networking and professional development. The Southern Palmetto Regional Chamber recently launched the Greater CSRA Young Professionals Program to help …

Santa isn’t the only one keeping track of who is naughty and who is nice! The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to beware of these common holiday scams: Be cautious shopping …

Dear Editor, Many of us just assume things have always been the way they are now. A brief perusal of an old Williston Way dated September 16, 1953 brings to mind memories of the past …

A record 182 million Americans shopped in stores and online during the 2023 five-day holiday shopping period from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, according to the National Retail Federation. …

The United Way of Allendale, Barnwell, and Bamberg Counties has been connecting citizens with resources since September 1974. A celebration was held in November honoring this momentous occasion for …

Every profession has its standouts, those who set the standard in their field. Robert Williams is one of those people in journalism.  Robert owned several weekly newspapers, mostly in South …