Barnwell County School District leaders are preparing for one of the most ambitious projects in local education history while also addressing the everyday needs of students and teachers across the …

Gail Lott and her husband, Dr. James Edinger, never thought of themselves as wealthy. The couple said their ability to give was built not on lavish paychecks or inheritances, but on decades of modest …

A new drink called  Feel Free  is making waves in gas stations, vape stores, on the internet, and in stores across the country. Marketed as a “plant-based tonic,” it’s …

Barnwell City Council’s meeting on Sept. 8 stretched across a wide range of community topics, from park upgrades and grant funding to blight removal and surplus sales. Public comments …

Barnwell, SC – The Barnwell County Career Center Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter  proudly represented Barnwell County School District (BCSD) at the 98th South Carolina FFA …

Over 200 people came out Sept. 13 for Hilda’s Hometown Festival BINGO Night at the Hilda Depot. “We are so grateful to the incredible sponsors for their gifts and donations!” …

In June, Lieutenant Kay Hallingquest proudly represented Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office at the 2025 Police and Fire World Games held in Birmingham, Alabama. Competing against first …

The Barnwell versus Swansea football game saw a tough-fought first half that ended with a half-time score of 16-6. There were young cheerleaders from a Barnwell cheer camp that performed at …

An evening of chaos and laughter is coming to Barnwell’s Circle Theatre. The theatre’s brand-new improv group is making its debut this Saturday, September 20 with an Improv Night. …

Bamberg and Barnwell, South Carolina August 26, 2025 - The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program, a division of the South Carolina Department of Children’s Advocacy is offering FREE …

COLUMBIA – In light of recent events involving troopers being struck by vehicles while performing their duties in the past month, the South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) and law …

In the early morning hours of June 21, 2025, officers with the Blackville Police Department responded to the area of Davis Street and Oak Avenue, within the town limits of Blackville, S.C., following …

A Williston family is homeless after a house fire. Firefighters from the Williston, Elko and Windsor fire departments responded to a structure fire around 8 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 15 on Louise …

Barnwell County’s only public transit service is hanging by a thread. For more than a year, the South Carolina Department of Transportation withheld nearly $93,000 from Generations Unlimited …

Each September, communities across the country observe National Recovery Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about substance misuse disorders, celebrating those in recovery, and honoring the …

COLUMBIA — A third person this year has tested positive for measles in South Carolina, according to the Department of Public Health. Nationwide, more than 1,400 people this year have tested …

Barnwell County Council met Tuesday, Sept. 9, for its regular monthly meeting, covering a range of topics from landfill fees to housing updates and community recognitions. Councilman Harold …

The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) is seeking entries for its annual Radon Poster Contest, which spotlights the potential dangers of radon gas. Radon is a colorless, …

Every third grader in Barnwell County benefits from a special gift each year through the Rotary Dictionary Project. As part of this annual initiative, students receive their very own dictionaries, …

Barnwell residents looking for a fresh cut, a relaxing service, or even a professional portrait have a new option right in town. The Hair Gallery, owned and operated by Barnwell native Courtney …

September is National Preparedness Month and the American Red Cross of South Carolina urges everyone to protect their loved ones by getting their households ready now.   Last year, the …

The Rotary Club of Barnwell County is now a 100% Paul Harris Fellow Club.  The club celebrated the accomplishment on September 2 during a social gathering at Red Hill Grill in Barnwell. …

Blackville-Hilda football is changing directions for the remainder of the 2025 season.  Athletic director and former assistant football coach Paris Mason will be taking over as the head …

On Thursday, Aug. 28, the Southern Palmetto Regional Chamber (SPRC) hosted its annual State of the Region and Business Expo at the USC Salkehatchie campus in Allendale. Attendees from across the …

Residents living in and around Barnwell, South Carolina can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings …