Students at Macedonia Elementary-Middle School in Blackville returned to school on Monday, August 4 to kickoff the 2025-26 school year.

Students at Kelly Edwards Elementary School in Williston returned to class on Monday, August 4 to start the 2025-26 school year. This marked the first day of school for all public school students in …

Students at Barnwell Primary School and other public schools in the county returned on Monday, August 4 to start the 2025-26 school year. Faculty and staff greeted students in the car and bus …

The gymnasium at Blackville-Hilda High School was buzzing with excitement on Friday, August 1, 2025, as staff from across Barnwell County School District came together for the District Welcome Back …

The South Carolina Athletic Coaches Association recognizes the South Carolina “Coach of the Year” for the various high school sports throughout the state. The 2024-2025 Girls Soccer Coach …

A Barnwell teen has graduated from the S.C. Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics. Amolik Sinha grew up in Barnwell where he excelled academically, including attending the Duke …

Benjamin Jenkins Jr., a 17-year-old rising senior from Williston-Elko High School, has been awarded a scholarship to attend P27 Academy, a prestigious baseball development program that combines …

A Letter to Our Barnwell County Students  Dear Students of Barnwell County,  As we turn the page to a brand-new school year, I want to take a moment to welcome each of you back to …

Over 35 reptiles were on display for kids and adults to enjoy at the Reptile Encounter event held July 23 at Fuller Park in Barnwell. "I wanted to hold an event to give kids a fun and learning …

 Each summer, the Bethlehem Baptist Union (BBU) brings together students from across Barnwell, Bamberg and Allendale counties for its annual summer enrichment program—a two- week …

For more than two decades, fellow classmates and friends return to their Barnwell roots annually to spend a little time recalling days of their youth while growing up in this small, southern town. …

It’s hard to believe that the 2025–2026 school year is already here. This week, we officially welcomed back all of our faculty and staff across Barnwell County School District, and the …

Dear Editor, My father, Harris W. Morris, graduated from Barnwell High School in 1931. One day, when I was a teenager, I asked him what the football team was called, he told me that he …

Law enforcement from across South Carolina a r e u n i t i n g t o h e l p Barnwell County students head back to school. The annual Law Enforcement Expo is scheduled for this Saturday, August 2 from …

On Tuesday mornings throughout the month of June, the Barnwell County Sheriff's Office in conjunction with McDonald's hosted the GRITS Reading Event. Deputies read books to the children and had a …

There is no greater responsibility to our school district than the safekeeping of our community’s children. Safety remains a top priority for Barnwell County School District (BCSD), and we will …

The 2025 Barnwell Warhorse volleyball team will have a new look with new leadership, but will have a familiar pair leading the way.  Rachel Hair and Teresa Sanders will be taking over as …

As consolidation of Barnwell, Williston-Elko, and Blackville-Hilda high schools approaches down the road, another sport will feature athletes from more than one high school for the 2025-2026 school …

Nathaniel Still, 3rd grade student at Barnwell Primary School, recently had his artwork selected to participate in the state-wide “Litter Trashes Everyone” annual art contest. The …

Preparing for a Strong Start to the 2025–2026 School Year  Barnwell County School District hopes you and your family are enjoying a safe and relaxing summer break. It’s hard to …

LOCAL STUDENT EARNS PLACE ON FURMAN UNIVERSITY'S DEAN'S LIST GREENVILLE, S.C. (July 10, 2025) - Breanna Nicole Carrigg of Barnwell, South Carolina, earned a place on Furman University's dean's …

The valedictorian and salutatorian of Barnwell High School’s Class of 2025 not only share academic honors but also DNA. Valedictorian Josiah Johnson and salutatorian Nick Jones are first …

The Rotary Club of Barnwell County recognized six students for displaying service above self.  During the March 13 meeting, the club bestowed Service Above Self awards to students who …

Students attending South Carolina’s only historically Black technical college can learn to weld but on equipment that’s 70 years old. The school has talked of growing its cybersecurity …

At just 16 years old, Zy’ell Ra’Keenah Rice, was a for- mer standout student at Al- lendale-Fairfax High School, who has turned her dreams into plans. Not only did she graduate …