Today, Wednesday, December 10, would have been Rakel Howard’s 19th birthday. A day he always looked forward to and one he shared with his twin sister, Ranasha. Instead of celebrating together …

BIRMINGHAM, AL -  SouthernCarolina Alliance (SCA) has secured USDA grant funding for the third consecutive year to support downtown revitalization efforts in two more of its communities, Fairfax …

AIKEN, S.C. (December 1, 2025) — Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) and its employees contributed $293,072 during the company’s annual campaign to raise funds for local United …

After three years of groundbreaking research that reveals how South Carolina farmers can significantly reduce fertilizer costs through conservation practices, Clemson University Extension Soil …

The season of gratitude was on full display as the  Barnwell County Community Engagement Department , in partnership with the  Barnwell County Helpline ,  Augusta Fiberglass , …

An Upstate educator who grew up in Barnwell is remembered for his passion for helping others, particularly his students. Ja’Marcus Smalls, 25, was a behavior intervention coach at Wade …

ALLENDALE, SC (Dec. 1, 2025) – A 62-year-old Allendale man who once served time for the death of his first wife will return to prison for the murder of a second woman.  Roger Brabham …

Hilda’s 5th Annual Cookies, Cocoa, and Christmas Tree Lighting on Sunday, Dec. 7 was a magical night for kids and kids at heart! “We decorated ornaments for the tree, had some sweets …

The Town of Kline observed its annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Sunday, Dec. 7 at Kline Town Hall. The event included entertainment by the Kline Community Choir, Tara Keel, and Union United …

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) encourages residents to give the gift of sustainability this holiday season by making the effort to reduce waste …

Press Church opened its doors to host the Town of Williston’s Christmas tree lighting due to rainy conditions.  The Dec. 7 event included musical selections from Nicolas Anderson, …

While the City of Barnwell’s Christmas parade was cancelled due to weather conditions leading many participants to drop out, the city’s Christmas Tree Lighting went on as planned.  …

Linda Murphy Myrick of Barnwell was Inducted into the Order of the Tartan, October 17, during The Citadel Leaders In Philanthropy weekend. The award is given for 25 years of consecutive giving, …

In Parts 1 and 2 of this series, The People-Sentinel examined how Ty’Ran Tyrell Dixon was arrested for the 2023 murder of Jasmine Roach and held for more than two months before authorities …

Hundreds of nativities from all over the world and made of all kinds of materials will be on display at nativity festivals across Barnwell and Allendale counties this weekend. Allendale …

Thanksgiving arrived a week early for approximately 140 people in the community who may not have enjoyed the holiday bounty at all, if not for the third annual Friendsgiving Day event.  The …

Barnwell police are searching for a man who broke into Barnwell Family Medicine early Friday morning before fleeing on foot into a nearby neighborhood, according to an incident report from the …

Barnwell County property owners will soon receive corrected tax bills for the 2025–2026 fiscal year after officials discovered a millage rate error that caused county taxes to be higher than …

The Elko Fire Department is proud to announce that it has been awarded a Fiscal Year 2024 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) in the amount of $126,000. This competitive federal grant will be …

Thousands of racing rubber ducks helped the YMCA raise money to give needy children a comfortable bed to sleep in.  The Family YMCA of Greater Augusta held its 2025 Augusta Duck Dash on …

The Strong and Fit group at the Blackville Community Center gathered Wednesday, Nov. 19, for a celebration of wellness, perseverance and community support as participants shared testimonies about …

The Town of Snelling held its 38th annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Sunday, November 30. Community members came together for an evening of Christmas carols, scripture readings, food, a visit with …

DENMARK, SC - Denmark Technical College recently held a completion ceremony celebrating its latest Nuclear Fundamentals Apprenticeship graduates. This achievement reflects the college’s growing …

Home fires increase significantly during the holiday months, often sparked by cooking accidents, unattended candles or unsafe decorations. The American Red Cross of South Carolina urges everyone to …

Lord, on this day of gathering, we come with open hands - not to ask, but to give You thanks for every mercy You have poured into our lives.  For freedom, hard-won and still watched over by …