Everyone knows the story of old Ebenezer Scrooge from Charles Dickens’ clas- sic “A Christmas Carol”, but I bet you never heard what happened a year later when Ebenezer …

Over 30 million people watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on television each year. Another 3.5 million view it in person. But only around 8,000 get to be in the parade.    …

The Ivy Garden Club of Williston is sponsoring their annual Christmas Decorating Contest on Friday, December 6, 2024. We encourage all residents to participate in this event. The judging will …

From smokin’ hot barbeque to hauntingly good blues, the 3rd Annual BBQ, Blues & Boos festival was a treat for all. The festival was hosted by the Southern Palmetto Regional Chamber of …

There are a lot of books that are just junk food. I read some of them, from time to time. Not necessarily a bad thing, I grant you. Sometimes you just want to read something quick, to the point, …

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, …

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, …

Each October, the Town of Hilda invites the community to celebrate their annual Hometown Festival. A large crowd came out this year to partake in the fun.  “This festival is a labor …

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 …

Blackville native Terrance Washington has won the Best of Division in the Amateur category of the fine arts competition at the S.C. State Fair for his work, "Country Girl." The piece is a …

The Bands of Barnwell County placed fourth in their division at the marching band competition at River Bluff High School in Lexington on Saturday, October 5. The theme for the show is "Romeo and …

The South Carolina State Fair returns to Columbia from Oct. 9-20. The annual event will be a mix of tradition and innovation — featuring cherished fair classics, as well as more than a dozen …

Over one million people know him as the Cornbread Cowboi across his social media following, but the Town of Williston still knows him as their own Orry Lee Kennedy.  A Williston-Elko …

The newest JB Star Production features a familiar face in Barnwell County law enforcement.  Lieutenant Eric Kirkland of the Barnwell County Sheriff’s Office makes his cinematic debut …

The Hodsdons performed a love offering concert at Long Branch Baptist Church in Williston on Sunday, August 18. The Hodsdons are a family singing group rooted in traditional southern gospel and light …

The world-renowned Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square will perform with Morehouse College and Spelman College glee clubs in Atlanta on September 11 at 7 p.m. You can watch the special …

Cocky’s Corner The Gamecocks barely escaped Williams-Brice Stadium with a narrow 23-19 win over Old Dominion. Takeaways from the game: *DE Dylan Stewart: National Defensive …

Everytime you make a purchase in Barnwell County, a two percent accommodations tax (A-Tax) is included. How municipalities and counties can use the earnings from this tax is detailed in S.C. Code of …

The Little Miss & Teen Miss South Carolina Pageant recently celebrated their 53rd pageant in Florence, South Carolina at the beautiful Francis Marion Performing Arts Center. Contestants from …

Have you ever had a large ball of fire safely ignited from your hand? Or used a banana to pound a nail into a wooden plank? Or been slimed by a puking plastic pumpkin? Families attending The Amazing …

The Circle Theatre summer camp production of The Wizard of Oz brought many new faces to the Academy Street stage.  With a record-breaking 37 participants, campers and directors worked …

People across the county were certainly not disappointed recently when they visited Blackville First Baptist Church (BFBC) to attend Award winning Christian recording artist LouAnn Lee’s single …