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Dear Editor, I have seen several posts—from differing points of view—come across social media in recent weeks about the Allendale IGA. I just wanted to clarify how I see things as an …
Barnwell, let's work to fix the crumbling infrastructure, at our cherished Lake Edgar Brown walking trail. When it was dedicated to our community, back on July 1, 1964, I'm sure the founders did …
BCSD Superintendent excited to work together in 2024-25 school year To our Barnwell County School District family: I am excited about the wonderful things happening throughout the schools across our …
Dear Editor, It may surprise many, but I do not support the Bible mandated in the Oklahoma education system. Who will be teaching these classes, what curriculum will be approved and how will fidelity …
Dear Editor, The new consolidated high school should be built in a centralized location, not in Barnwell, Blackville, or Williston—even though Blackville has enough school district property to …
Resident wants tax dollars to provide “best opportunity” for kids to be successful Dear Editor, In reading the June 19 article in The People-Sentinel about the four consolidation …
To Our Communities, The past few weeks have been an emotional journey for many across our county. As the 2023-2024 school year draws to a close, we are bidding farewell to the beloved …
Dear Editor: As former Executive Director of Generations Unlimited, I am deeply saddened by the recent newspaper reports of the agency’s untenable situation. Cutting services to seniors and …
Dear Editor, This week Barnwell lost one of the finest Christian gentlemen it was ever my privilege to know. Chief Buddy hired me at the Barnwell Police Department in 2002 and for 22 years it’s …
Dear residents of Allendale, As a pastor and a former member of this community, I write to you with a heavy heart regarding the recent violence that has plagued our streets. It is evident that …
Dear Editor, Occasionally, someone will die whom I always wish I had met. Vaughn Mazursky was one such person who comes to mind. I know she presented some program I missed at the Barnwell …
Dear Editor, I was saddened to learn of the death of local attorney Tim Moore. He was a great man, a leader of the community, and had a great vision for improving our county. He was a rarity in …
The family of the late Jonathan Gadson would like to thank everyone for the calls, visits, food, donations, prayers and all acts of kindness during our time of bereavement. May God continue to …
The family of Jonathan Raysor wishes to express their deepest appreciation for all your prayers, visits, phone calls, words of encouragement, and acts of kindness during our hours of bereavement.
Dear Community, I would like to thank everyone who sent such comforting messages on Facebook about the loss of my husband (Tim Moore). I assure you that I read every single one of them, and they …
Dear Editor, Few are considered true Renaissance men. Tim Moore was one. He had a wide range of intellectual and athletic interests, read widely (history, non-fiction and fiction), had a …
Dear Editor, One can only imagine the heartache of the citizens of Williston at the loss of Tommy Rivers, one of their finest fellow citizens and leaders. I have known him since I was in Miss …
Dear Editor, On the 29th of November, my wife Marni told me she was feeling badly, and that I needed to take her somewhere to get some help. I took her over to the Bamberg-Barnwell Emergency …
Dear Editor, As a parent new to the world of club sports, I truly believe the idea of the multi-purpose arena in Barnwell County may be worth revisiting - with some modifications or …
Dear Editor, While traveling home from Europe Christmas Eve, I was in a bit of pain. At a Rotary luncheon some years ago, Dr. Marty Shealy advised how you shouldn’t let your pain become a …
To our Barnwell County Communities: On behalf of the Rotary Club of Barnwell County, we continue to be blessed each year with the generous support of our community during our annual Secret Santa …
A TOTAL LACK OF RESPECT! On October 10th, I attended Barnwell County Council’s meeting to voice a concern about the rural fire tax that Barnwell County citizens approved in the early 2000s. I was …
Dear Blackville Residents, As mentioned in the monthly town council meetings since the beginning of the year, the new trash service with S&S does not include the pick-up of yard debris. …
Dear Editor, Hagood Avenue Baptist Church would like to express our heartfelt appreciation for all the support we have received after lightning struck the steeple of our worship center on August …
Dear Editor, I recently watched a segment of Sunday Morning featuring hometown newspapers and their value. One of the papers linked to this article was the Barnwell People-Sentinel. You may not …
