Blackville’s beloved Taste of Blackville festival is set to return on Saturday, March 22, 2025 , from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Main Street in historic downtown Blackville, South Carolina. This …

The community is invited to a community performance of the Bands of Barnwell County’s drumline and winter guard. The performance will take place this Thursday, March 13 at 5:45 p.m. on the …

After years of competing at the highest levels, champion show boxer Ginny has finally claimed the coveted Best of Breed title at Westminster, solidifying her place among the top boxers in the sport. …

Circle Theatre’s new Southern comedy is a recipe for laughter. “The Red Velvet Cake War” focuses on the three Verdeen cousins – Gaynelle, Peaches and Jimmie Yyvette …

Healthy eating and active living were celebrated December 11 at the Black- ville Community Center. Barnwell County Heal- ing Partners held a reunion for participants of their weekly …

I used to only want tangible copies of books. However, I’m slowly coming around to enjoy- ing Kindle books more and more. Now, don’t get me wrong, I will always love print …

As a teenager, I had a Bob Dylan poster hanging on my bedroom wall. My sister, at that time, talked my parents into sending me to modeling school with an additional course in public speaking. It …

The Town of Hilda held its annual Christmas parade on December 19. The parade featured fire trucks, tractors, law enforcement vehicles, a gingerbread house float, antique cars, and a “Happy …

Words are magic. No, seriously. If you read or write a well-crafted sentence, it casts a kind of spell on you that you wouldn’t expect. Words can make you feel things, believe things, …

The Town of Blackville was merry and bright on Saturday, Dec. 14.  The town thanks all participants and volunteers, including Santa Claus (Andre Patrick), judges LaShawn Milledge and Audrey …

The Town of Elko held its 3rd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Sunday, Dec. 8 at the fire department. It was a night of worshipping Jesus through scripture, songs and fellowship. Deacon David …

Barnwell defeated a red hot Manning team that had won 11 straight games and will now face Clinton to determine who wins the State Championship.  Clinton Red Devils vs. Barnwell …

The Town of Williston’s hourlong Christmas Parade included floats, vehicles, the Bands of Barnwell County, walkers and more representing schools, businesses, organizations, and civic groups. …

The City of Barnwell’s annual Christmas Parade was held Saturday, Dec. 7 in downtown Barnwell. Dozens of cars, floats, walkers, and the Bands of Barnwell County participated.  Award …

The City of Barnwell’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting was held Saturday, Dec. 7.  This year’s tree was dedicated by Emmett Black to his wife Caitlin and their two sons, Leo and …

The Christmas spirit was bright at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting in downtown Williston  on Saturday, December 7. Christmas carols were sung by local children and musical groups and the …

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, …