To the Editor, On behalf of the elders and members of Bethany Baptist Church, I would like to express our sincere gratitude to the community servants who participated in our “Love Your …

Dear Community, We are deeply touched by the outpouring of love and support shown to us after the announcement of Geri’s passing. Thank you for taking the time to read about Geri's …

Dear Editor, As a Barnwell City Council member, I’ve been thinking about how we can make our meetings more welcoming and more meaningful for everyone.  After reading The Culture …

Dear Editor, We would like to send a very big shout out and thank you to  Ms. Jenna Roland for donating her fundraiser proceeds to BCAS animals. She donated a whopping $1140.00 that …

Dear Friends, Last month, we learned that all National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grants—including those that support state councils like South Carolina Humanities—have been …

Dear Editor, I often like to write a few words of praise for some of the most special gems Barnwell County has lost.  One couple I have not so honoured has Mary and Charlton Griner. …

Dear Driver, It has been 20 years since the tragic day of April 21, 2005, when a young and vibrant 13-year-old girl named Jasmine "Jazz" Brown was taken from us in a hit-and-run accident. …

Dear Editor, I just finished reading the article (in the March 19 th edition) about the new school. The article stated that they're going to build new athletic fields. I really have a hard time …

Dear Community, Once again it is time for our membership drive for the Barnwell County Museum.  As we close the year of 2024, we would like to thank each and every one of those who …

Agriculture has long been the backbone of South Carolina, and in Barnwell County, it is more than just an industry—it is an opportunity for education, leadership, and career development. …

Imagine ending your day, exhausted from work or school, only to realize you have no bed to sleep in. For many children in Barnwell County, this is a heartbreaking reality.  Across our …

Dear Editor, The current American government has driven the majority of civilized people to the point of exasperation. Most people have realized the waste has needed to be eliminated since …

Dear Editor, On behalf of the Allendale County SC250 Committee, we want to thank the community for supporting last month’s Revolutionary Days observances. The commemoration could not …

Dear Editor, As February is American Heart Month and since I found myself healing from open heart surgery (which was the last thing I thought I would be healing from), I was prompted to write to …

Dear Editor, Willie “Ed” Ray and family are grateful and would like to thank all first responders from Williston as well as surrounding area fire departments, EMTs, and 911 …

Dear Editor, In mid-December, I mailed a letter – not an email, text or voice message to Congressman Joe Wilson – directly to Wilson’s office in Washington, D.C. regarding the …

January 2, 2025 Theme: Ephesians 4:3 Make every effort to keep yourselves united in spirit, binding yourselves together with peace. Greetings to all, I hope and trust this letter finds you in good …

Dear Editor, This is a response to the article in the November 13 th , 2024 issue about the tragic death of Markayla Roberts. Her name was added to the lengthy list of young lives cut short in …

Greetings to each of you,  As we draw near to the end of 2024, we are looking ahead to a productive and prosperous 2025.  On behalf of Sheriff Steve “Grits” Griffith …

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 …

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 holidays can be a festive and heartwarming time of year.  For many people, holiday parties, family gatherings, and celebrations with friends are times to eat, drink, and be merry. But …

Dear Editor, Many of us just assume things have always been the way they are now. A brief perusal of an old Williston Way dated September 16, 1953 brings to mind memories of the past …

Dear Editor, I was greatly saddened to learn of Judge Rodney Peeples's death.  I first met him on a high school class trip to witness a trial. I got to know him better during my years …

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 …