Tapping your card or phone to pay has become second nature for many. It's quick, easy, and you don't even have to hand your card to anyone. But scammers are finding ways to take advantage of this …

Assisted living is one of the fastest-growing types of senior housing in the United States.  Assisted living facilities usually provide or coordinate personal care services, …

With all of the turmoil roiling the country, a new way to show your love for these 50 states is to get off the damned phone and mind-numbing social media channels.  Instead, embrace reading. …

Recently, Gov. Henry McMaster announced  he will seek restrictions  for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), our country’s largest food and nutrition assistance …

Barnwell County School District (BCSD) is proud to announce an official partnership with DonorsChoose, a national nonprofit organization that empowers public school teachers to request funding for …

In my role, I’m often asked: “Why do we have this policy?” While some board policies are easier to understand than others, each one is grounded in laws and the shared goal of …

September 11 th is the date Americans have remembered vividly for 24 years—remembered with deep sadness. Angela Calman-Wonson also remembers it with sadness, but, unlike most of us, with …

The idiom you’ve probably heard more times than you can count is that hindsight is 20-20, meaning that it may be pretty easy now to see how and why something happened in the past. For …

“They asked for my story. I have told it. Enough.” So reads the final line of Susan Hill’s Gothic ghost story, The Woman in Black. A chilling last line for a short novel of …

Grandparents play a powerful role in the lives of children. They are encouragers, cheerleaders, wisdom-sharers, and steady sources of love. In Barnwell County School District (BCSD), we recognize …

September is National Preparedness Month, and at BBB we’re offering a number of tips and resources to help you ensure you’re prepared should major storms hit our area.  Make a …

The new hands-free driving law in South Carolina that took effect September 1 is long overdue. Thousands of lives have been lost while the  legislation failed repeatedly . The  …

As Labor Day arrives, our country celebrates the backbone of our economy: America’s working men and women whose dedication and excellence keep us strong and free. The residents of South …

One of the most important responsibilities we hold as a school district is making sure that every student—no matter their background, strengths, or challenges—has the support they need to …

Flooding  problems from recent flooding and future hurricanes may lead to scam artists attempting to pawn off flood-damaged vehicles as standard secondhand cars. These vehicles typically show up …

As we settle into the rhythm of a new school year, it's the perfect time to reflect on the incredible dedication of our teachers and to thank the many community partners who go above and beyond to …

It may still be the dog days of August, but lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about December. Specifically, I’ve been reflecting on one scene from the holiday classic “National …

The possibility of a cyberattack by a foreign country has gone from being the stuff of science fiction to a common threat that is often reported in the news. While it may seem like there is nothing …

One of the finest movies ever made, in my opinion, is Troy starring Brad Pitt. Watching this movie gave me a framework to experience the ancient writings of Homer’s The Iliad. It allowed me to …

Following up on previous columns and other stuff: In a column about my first car, a 1951 black Mercury of questionable qualities, I said I drove more respectable vehicles after I married. That …

Online purchase scams are the fourth riskiest scam type targeting consumers, according to the  2024 BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report.  July is military consumer month, so BBB shares some tips …

Last year marked a historic shift in public education for our region as three separate school districts officially unified into the Barnwell County School District (BCSD). This consolidation has been …

With the close of July 1, 2025, Barnwell County School District (BCSD) marked the completion of the first full year of our countywide school district consolidation. This past year has been one of …

Free trials have become a go-to marketing strategy—especially for subscription-based services—and for good reason. When you shop online, you don’t get to touch, test, or experience …

Rural communities in South Carolina are in the midst of a “Great Hollowing,” a reduction in the number of people, their economic power, their political might and, in some ways, their …