NOTE: Barbara Christian read this at the August 7, 2023 City of Barnwell council meeting during public comment and has since submitted it to The People-Sentinel as a Letter to the Editor.* Hello, …

Greetings to each of you, I hope and trust this letter finds you in good health and spirits. The purpose of this letter is to advise you of an unforeseen situation that has taken place in the last …

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Dear Editor, It’s that time of year once again, for Barnwell County Helpline in partnership with the United Way to start the annual coat and blanket drive. As always, I want to make sure the …

To the community of Barnwell School District 45, It is unfortunate that the citizens of Barnwell District 45 have not had an opportunity to have a voice regarding countywide consolidation. Our …

The family of the late Billy “Wess” Westmoreland would like to thank everyone for the thoughts, prayers, flowers, food, and support during the last few weeks. We would like to send a special …

Dear Editor, Sometimes people tend to cut off their noses in spite of their faces. The first thing is the consolidation of schools throughout our state. Some schools in our area have two, three …

Dear Editor, I am honored to serve as Chairman of District 45 and I am writing this letter on behalf of our board. Recently a town hall meeting was held in Blackville by Senator Brad Hutto and …

The family of the late Sgt. Aaron Odom (retired) extend our deepest thanks and appreciation to our family and friends for their kindness and all acts of sympathy shown during our greatest sadness. …

Dear Editor, It was strange picking up the paper last week and reading about the lady who had solar lights stolen from her husband’s grave. I live in Blackville and had the same thing happen to …

Thank you all for your kindness and special hearts in our time of need. Sincerely, Tony D. Hair’s family

My journey with feral cats started back in 2014 shortly after our beloved dogs passed away. Our first stray showed up two to three months after the passing of our last dog. The cat was hiding …

To the person/persons who stole the solar lights from my husband’s grave at the airport cemetery, I hope you enjoy them, but know God will get you one day. I filed a report with the sheriff’s …

To members of the Barnwell County Animal Shelter board, I would like to let you know that from county staff's point of view it is a pleasure and an honor to work with you and others in doing our …

Dear Editor, I was greatly saddened to learn from a friend of the passing of Jane Owens Bradley. I remember for years her working at the courthouse - always a joyous and vivacious character. She …

The family of Timothy C. Ray Jr. would like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation for all the love and support during the loss of our dear loved one. The many calls, cards, visits, …

Dear Editor, The distribution of Barnwell County American Rescue Plan funds was recently covered by The People-Sentinel. I was pleased that Barnwell County as a whole could employ the available …

Dear Editor, “We may not be able to do everything, but we must do something. I believe all can be of service.”, stated Thomas S. Monson, 2007 winner of the Worldwide Humanitarian Award given …

Rant: Take pride in your community On our way back from Aiken tonight (August 13), we stopped at Fuller Park. The playground was filled with trash… water bottles, juice boxes, tissues, paper …

Dear Editor, Susan Miles has asked that I thank everyone for their kind, generous donations, uplifting them in prayer, and sending kind words after her house was destroyed by fire. Susan and her …

The Guinyard Family wishes to thank all of the people who participated in the birthday party for Mrs. Shirley E. Guinyard on May 29, 2022. You may have sent food, cards, music or participated …

Dear Editor, The Barnwell County Animal Shelter Foundation 501c3 was established in 2007. Since that time, we have paid for over 3,000 low/no cost spay neuters and helped Barnwell County animals …