A weekend house fire displaced two people. On Sunday, Feb. 1, firefighters from four departments responded to 2480 Red Oak Road in Barnwell around 5:15 p.m. They found a double-wide mobile home …

A Barnwell man was sentenced Monday, Jan. 12 to 10 years in state prison following his guilty plea in a cocaine trafficking case stemming from a 2022 search warrant executed by the Barnwell County …

On Monday, Jan. 12, Williston Town Council heard a presentation from David Jonas outlining a proposal to establish a tuition-free public charter school in the Town of Williston. Jonas, who …

The last snowflake has fallen in Barnwell County. As of Sunday afternoon, Feb. 1, the snow is melting in many parts of the county as the sun shines and temperatures warm up. According to …

Barnwell County residents can expect a cold, snowy weekend thanks to Winter Storm Gianna. Temps are expected to drop to 14 degrees on Sunday, Feb. 1 and 13 degrees on Monday, Feb. 2. However, …

A public presentation at the Barnwell County Library on Jan. 19, traced the arc of African-American history in the region—from slavery through Reconstruction and into land ownership—using the …

As temperatures dropped in recent days, firefighters have stayed busy battling three house fires. Kline Camper Fire Donations are being collected to help a Kline man rebuild after a fire. …

Barnwell City Council met Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, electing Peggy Kinlaw as mayor pro-tem for the next two years and approving standing committee appointments for the 2026–2028 term. Committees …

In a strong show of unity and forward momentum, the Bamberg County Council voted unanimously on Monday night to support a proposed resolution encouraging collaboration between the Bamberg County …

Barnwell County Animal Control Ordinance (2022 Update) — Ordinance No. 2022-11-398 (Link to the official Barnwell County …

Over the past several years, Barnwell County’s Office of Aging—better known as Generations Unlimited—has faced mounting financial strain, according to audits, board records, and internal …

Criminal charges and student disciplinary actions are pending after a fight at last week's basketball game between Blackville-Hilda and Williston-Elko high schools. On Jan. 13, a number of …

A former Williston resident and her two adult sons are charged in connection with the kidnapping and attempted murder of a relative. In early November 2025, the 67-year-old male victim went to …

On Friday, Dec. 5, the Barnwell Fire Department held its annual Christmas supper! “We thank our personnel for all they have done for this year! We look forward to working hard with our …

Williston Town Council met Monday, Jan. 12, to review the town’s 2024 audit, recognize two longtime local businesses, and receive updates on grants, infrastructure projects and community events. …

The Martin Luther King Jr. Walk and Day Program was held Monday, Jan. 19, beginning at Kelly Edwards Elementary School in Williston, where participants walked to Culbert Branch Missionary Baptist …

Blackville town officials used a Dec. 4 council workshop to outline long-term infrastructure needs, funding challenges and property decisions that could affect utility rates, town-owned assets and …

As public interest continues around access to emergency medical care in Barnwell County, county officials received an update this month on efforts to evaluate service options. During the Jan. 13 …

The City of Barnwell is moving forward with plans for a new food truck court and Main Street entrance to Fuller Park, a project city officials say is a key early phase of the park’s long-term …

After a months-long delay and an initially incomplete response, Barnwell County has released public records detailing how council members selected the county’s new administrator—documents that …

What began as a fleeting glimpse of a stray dog along a wooded roadside in Barnwell turned into a quiet, communitywide effort to keep him fed, warm and safe—one that ultimately led to a permanent …

Building updates Interim City Administrator Tony Dicks provided updates this week on several long-standing dilapidated and condemned properties in Barnwell, noting that work is ongoing across …

On Thursday, October 9, 2025, a Convoy of Hope tractor-trailer truck arrived at Cedar Creek Church in Aiken to deliver food supplies to 16 churches and non-profit organizations that operate food …

The 2nd annual Ulmer Tractor Treat helped grow community fun and agricultural awareness. The event was held Nov. 15 in the field beside the Ulmer Post Office. It combined a scarecrow contest, …