During their November 2024 and January meetings, the Barnwell County Rotary Club recognized several students.  The students were nominated by their schools for the Service Above Self award. …

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC) announces its 2025 Scholarship Program, which will award one-time $5,000 scholarships in 13 counties to high school seniors …

As an educator, I remember the late nights all too well — the hours spent piecing together resources, searching online and crafting material. Like so many educators, I wanted my lessons to …

For the month of De- cember, the adminis- trative offices of Barnwell County School District (BCSD) were magically transformed into a Winter Wonderland, delighting students and spreading holiday …

In today’s fast-paced world, the importance of athletic programs in schools goes beyond physical fitness. These programs play a crucial role in shaping the lives of our students, offering …

JEFFERSON DAVIS ACADEMY Dear Santa, I want a 22 Rifle and a glock 19!!!!! Love, Connor Dear Santa, I want a KTM. and a gloc 19 and I want to meat KSI. I want a i phone 16 If you don’t …

Get ready for a burst of creativity and a celebration of healthy  choices! National Red Ribbon Week, held from October 23rd through October 27th, is a powerful time when communities come …

The Barnwell County School District (BCSD) will release early on Thursday, Dec. 12 as the Barnwell Warhorses head to the State Championship. The Warhorses will compete for the AA state title on …

As we come to the end of the first half of the school year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible partnerships we share with our families. In Barnwell County School District (BCSD), we …

The role of school boards in shaping the educational experience for students and guiding the future of our communities cannot be overstated, especially as we have navigated the recent consolidation …

Barnwell High School head football coach Brian Smith invited the parents, former players, and the whole community to come out early Thanksgiving morning to support the Warhorse football team before …

Barnwell County’s first elected county-wide school board is now in place. Rosey Anderson, Felicia Devore, Becky Huggins, John Melton, and Catrena Hughes-Parker were sworn in during a …

November 18th through the 22nd marks a special occasion across the United States: American Education Week (AEW), observed annually to honor public education and those who make a difference in …

Natasha Broxton is the first district Teacher of the Year for the new Barnwell County School District (BCSD). The marketing teacher at the Barnwell County Career Center (BCCC) was first …

2024 Barnwell High School Homecoming Court (left to right): 2nd runner-up Eriana Abney, homecoming queen Khirston Robinson, and 1st runner-up Ad'Myre Caldwell.

Dear Editor, Recently, a letter was published raising concerns about the Barnwell County School District’s finances, which included both misleading and inaccurate information. While we …

The Barnwell County Family YMCA offers many programs and has a variety of options for local citizens. Some programs require membership, but many free opportunities are also available for those …

A few snapshots from Barnwell High School’s homecoming game on October 25.

The 6-1 Barnwell Warhorses hosted the 2-5 Edisto Cougars in a game that should have been an easy night for the Horses. It was anything but easy, but not because of the opponents across the …

The Warhorse spirit paraded through downtown Barnwell on Friday, October 25 for the annual Barnwell High School homecoming parade. Alumni, school leaders, school board candidates, the marching band, …

1st Grade  Principal’s Star (All Subjects: 90-100) Ayden Brant Virginia Harvey Peyton Curtis Keaston Still Aiden Fralick Emmalin Huber Mason Proctor …

Beginning June 26, 2024, chapters of the Technology Student Association (TSA) from all over the world met up in Orlando, Florida for the 2024 National TSA conference. Included in this massive …

Barnwell Primary School 1st Grade: MaKenna Wilson 2nd: Camdyn Ford 3rd Grade: Avery Bontrager and Robert Cobb   DIG Kelly Edwards Elementary and Williston-Elko …

*Editor’s Note: All candidates were sent the same questions. Published below are their responses with no edits made by The People-Sentinel staff. DISTRICT ONE District One spans …

The Bands of Barnwell County Blue Knights will perform their "Romeo & Juliet" marching band show this Thursday, October 17 at 6 p.m. at the Williston-Elko High School stadium. The community is …