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Many residents have seen the work begin on the long-awaited FEMA Safe Room Project, an example of FEMA’s "Safer, Stronger, Protected Homes & Communities" initiative which focuses on …

It’s been an unusual weather year for Barnwell County School District’s inaugural school year. A tropical storm, a hurricane, and two winter weather occurrences caused interruptions …

Rising Senior Abigale Joyce was selected to participate in the National World War II Normandy Academy this summer. Abigale was able to visit the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, …

DIG recognizes ‘Dreamers’, teacher of the month Lead Dreamers of the Month (January 2025)  Williston Elko and Kelly Edwards DIG 1st grade- Liberty Bush 2nd grade …

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. …

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 …

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 …

The Dreams, Imagination & Gift Development (DIG) Program’s Future Cities team earned a spot in the national competition. “For years, we’ve been striving, growing, and inching …

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 …

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 …

Dear Santa

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 …

The Christmas spir- it was bright at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Williston on Saturday, December 7. Christmas carols were sung. The story of the birth of Jesus Christ was shared. Hot …

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 …

First elected county school board sworn in

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 …

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 …

W-E girls tennis team are region champs

REGION CHAMPIONS!  The Williston-Elko girls tennis team defeated Hampton County 5-1 on October 24 to become Class A Region 3 champions. They will begin playing in the State Playoffs …

Playoff bound!   The Williston-Elko Blue Devils will be returning to the playoffs after defeating Wagener-Salley 25-24 on Friday, October 25 during a homecoming victory.

Williston-Elko homecoming parade

Before their homecoming victory on the field, the Blue Devils celebrated homecoming with a parade on Friday, October 25. Alumni, athletes, businesses, politicians, school leaders, the marching band, …

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 …

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