No holiday is more associated with food and leftovers than Thanksgiving, which is why the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) encourages the public to take an active role in …

On November 21, Amy Roberts began her first term on Hilda Town Council while Timothy Black began his second term. They join council members Allison Beasley and Guy Neal, and Mayor April Hutto. …

The Allendale County Delinquent Tax Sale is next week. The sale will take place on Monday, Dec. 1 at 10 a.m. in the James Brandt Building (298 Barnwell Highway, Allendale). Currently, there are …

Barnwell officials say the city is gaining momentum as it heads into fiscal year 2026, with several major projects underway to improve infrastructure, enhance recreation, and strengthen public …

In Part 1 of this three-part series, The People-Sentinel reported how Ty’Ran Tyrell Dixon was arrested for the 2023 murder of Jasmine Roach and incarcerated for more than two months before the …

Local residents and organizations came together Saturday to distribute 400 turkeys to families during a community giveaway event at the Blackville Community Center, marking what organizers hope will …

Career Day 2025 at Williston-Elko Middle School (WEMS) was a roaring success! On the morning of October 10th, all students participated in a dynamic and engaging experience, rotating through nine …

DENMARK - Denmark Technical College proudly marked a major milestone as it celebrated the graduation of its 10th cohort of electrical lineworkers. The ceremony, held at the James W. …

Barnwell County School District (BCSD) is proud to celebrate one of its outstanding educators, Mrs. Deborah Edwards, for being selected to serve as a DonorsChoose Teacher Ambassador, a prestigious …

In Blackville, a quiet but powerful story of resilience has been unfolding-one that continues to inspire everyone who crosses its path. Mr. J.C. Summers, a man of few words but immense determination, …

The Blackville Town Council swore in four members and continued discussions on several downtown revitalization projects during its meeting Monday, Nov. 17, including planned town hall upgrades and …

As Thanksgiving approaches, I hope each of you finds time to pause, breathe deeply, and enjoy the people and moments that matter most. This is a season rooted in gratitude—an invitation to …

COLUMBIA — During one of the busiest travel times of the year, the South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) urges drivers to prioritize safety this Thanksgiving holiday week by …

A familiar face has been hired as Barnwell County’s new administrator. Following interviews with two top candidates this week, Barnwell County Council voted to hire Roger Riley as the new …

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 …

A frustrated resident’s plea over an overgrown county road opened Barnwell County Council’s Oct. 14 meeting, setting the tone for a night focused on infrastructure, workforce growth, and …

The Barnwell County School District held its annual Veterans Day program on Friday, November 14, bringing together students, educators and community members to honor those who served. The event was …

The Tri-County Community Foundation celebrated dozens of local organizations on Oct. 20 during its annual grant awards ceremony, recognizing projects that strengthen education, health and community …

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Angel Brabham and Beverly Allen of Allendale County joined women from across the state in Columbia, September 28- 30, for the South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation’s …

The Barnwell County Delinquent Tax Sale is next week.  The sale will take place on Monday, Nov. 24 at 10 a.m. on the second floor of the Barnwell County Courthouse. Currently, there are 336 …

Two separate events on the same day share a mission of feeding the community’s seniors with a special pre-Thanksgiving feast.  Various community partners are coming together to host …

A Barnwell County native received a hero’s welcome on his final ride home.  On Nov. 10, dozens of firetrucks and other emergency response vehicles from numerous departments across the …

A Barnwell man is recovering after a fire destroyed his home Nov. 10 at the corner of Marlboro Avenue and McDonald Drive. The fire broke out at 16 McDonald Drive, the home of Johnny Walker, who …

Sometime in the late 1940’s, Barnwell’s nurse Evelyn Morris made a beeline to Mockie Holland’s Esso station on Main Street. Rolling her car window down, she explained her …

After his first season playing professional football in Finland, former Newberry College defensive lineman Ty’Ran Tyrell Dixon boarded a flight home to Columbia, S.C., expecting a quiet return. …