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There’s a week left until the Nov. 5 General Election, but nearly 4,000 Barnwell County voters have already cast their ballots. As of 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, 3,753 of Barnwell …
Ashleigh Baptist Church, located on Highway 3, Blackville, will be celebrating 140 years with a PowerPoint presentation of the church’s history on Sunday, November 3, 2024, with services …
The Sandlapper League and The Barnwell County Museum are excited to present Elisabeth Davis of Williston in a program of piano music on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 11 a.m. at The Barnwell County Museum. …
Every October, the corner of Washington Street and Marlboro Avenue transforms into a haunted hotspot for hundreds of trick-or-treaters. Known as Barnwell’s ‘Halloween …
This story was published in partnership with The Trace, a nonprofit newsroom dedicated to covering gun violence. Want to know more? Visit thetrace.org. By early 2024, it was clear Markayla …
Two brothers provided a lesson in compassion and respect in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Braylon Owens and Sha’Marion Brown are seventh graders at Macedonia Elementary/Middle School …
Questions are circulating around the status of a local artist’s State Fair award after competition officials found out his submitted work was created using Artificial Intelligence (AI). …
Each year, the Tri County Community Foundation (TCCF) awards entities across Allendale, Bamberg, and Barnwell counties grant funding for health and early childhood initiatives. In previous …
Each October, the Town of Hilda invites the community to celebrate their annual Hometown Festival. A large crowd came out this year to partake in the fun. “This festival is a labor …
*Editor’s Note: All candidates were sent the same questions. Published below are their responses with no edits made by The People-Sentinel staff. DISTRICT ONE District One spans …
Houston runs unopposed in District 1 Freddie Houston Freddie L. Houston Sr. is running unopposed in District 1 on the Barnwell County Council– a seat that he has held for …
One of Barnwell County’s newest attractions is off to a strong start in its first month of operation. Adventure Farms, located on Highway 70, offers a fun-filled experience for both …
The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) opened in Barnwell County served over 100 individuals in the three days it was open. The center was located at the Barnwell Regional Airport from …
Blackville native Terrance Washington has won the Best of Division in the Amateur category of the fine arts competition at the S.C. State Fair for his work, "Country Girl." The piece is a …
Williston’s recreational football program began in late September without the guidance of a longtime mentor and coach. John L. Depew coached recreational sports in Williston for …
On September 25, 2024 the Governor of South Carolina, The Honorable Henry McMaster, declared a state of emergency in anticipation of Hurricane Helene. The South Carolina State Guard was among several …
As cleanup efforts continue, FEMA is setting up a disaster recovery center in Barnwell County. Hurricane Helene spared Barnwell County the flooding and major devastation that was seen in North …
This story was reported with the help of the Solutions Journalism Network, where Elijah de Castro is a fellow of its climate cohort, a group of 20 U.S. based journalists covering solutions to climate …
The South Carolina Department of Health (DPH) confirmed that a raccoon found near Highway 304 and Chavis Road in Blackville, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. No people are known to …
Some memorable occurrences happened in 1976. Among them, nationally, the bicentennial of the United States was celebrated. In worldwide news, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak founded Apple Computer …
The Blackville Police Department’s (BPD) interim chief has been brought on full time. Shawn Howze accepted the position as interim chief on July 8 with the goals of building a better …
Over one million people know him as the Cornbread Cowboi across his social media following, but the Town of Williston still knows him as their own Orry Lee Kennedy. A Williston-Elko …
Hurricane Helene devastated the East Coast, but Barnwell County was spared major damage and fatalities. The Category 4 storm hit Florida around 11 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26 with 140 mph winds …
A 2015 murder case concluded nine years later with a plea deal for involuntary manslaughter. On Sept. 24, 2024, Demontay Markeith Payne, 35, of Barnwell, pled guilty to involuntary manslaughter …
Students aren't the only ones who enjoy having their grandparents at Grandparents Day school celebrations. Barnwell Primary School Principal Jared Thrasher loved having his 94-year-old …
