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 …

Blackville-Hilda Hawks star running back and three-time track and field State Champion gold medalist Jaquel Holman will end his Hawks career at the end of 2024 and start his Gamecock career earlier …

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 …

Students at Macedonia Elementary Middle School in Blackville held a drive-thru Veterans Day Parade to recongize local veterans on November 8, 2024 . The students held signs and handed out gifts to …

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 …

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 …

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 …

At the October 11 football game, Blackville-Hilda High School crowned its 2024 homecoming court. Pictured from left to right: 1st runner-up Torriana James, Homecoming Queen Anastasia Beaver, and 2nd …

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 …

Over 60 entries rolled down Solomon Blatt Boulevard on Friday, Oct. 11 for Blackville-Hilda High School’s homecoming parade. Entries included businesses, public officials, school leaders, …

One of Barnwell County’s newest attractions is off to a strong start in its first month of operation.  Adventure Farms, located on Highway 70, offers a fun-filled experience for both …

The Barnwell County School District board is expected to vote on a location for a new county-wide high school. In June, a community meeting was held to present four options for a new …

The Barnwell County School District board held its first meeting since the consolidation of the county’s districts took effect July 1. School employees, parents, candidates for school board, …

To our BCSD Families and Community, As we bring to a close the first month of the new school year, I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt thanks to all of our staff and families …

Filing has closed for a seat on the first elected Barnwell County School District board. All five school board seats will be on the November 5 General Election ballot. Candidate filing opened on …

During the month of June, Williston-Elko Middle School (WEMS) was transformed into a creative and art-integrated wonderland where students could hone their interests in a variety of areas.  …

The Barnwell County Consolidated School District board spent most of its final meeting renaming – or not renaming – several facilities. The June 17 meeting was the board’s final …

Veterans Legion Post #253 is a division of the South Carolina American Legion located at 20471 Solomon Blatt Avenue SC, 29817.  On June 23 rd , 2024, we held our regular meeting where the …

Barnwell Primary School Jared Thrasher is currently in his fourteenth year in education, with the last five spent in educational administration. This is his first year as BPS principal, though …

While some sectors of the Barnwell County School District experienced growing pains throughout consolidation, that was not the case for marching band students.  The Bands of Barnwell County …

Seth Dorn of Williston-Elko High School and Nicholas Jones of Barnwell High School attended the Carolina Lead Drum Major Symposium June 20-22 in Columbia. Seth and Nick will be the drum majors …