Th e U n i v e r s i t y o f S o u t h C a r o l i n a Salkehatchie celebrated the accomplishments of the Leadership Salkehatchie class of 2024 and alumni of the program at a reception held at the …

Plenty of presents were brought to Kathy McCall's 90th birthday party, but they weren’t for the birthday girl. The long-time Barnwell resident celebrated turned 90 on August 4. On August …

A Barnwell County resident known locally for having a servant's heart has received a statewide honor. If you don’t know Cheryl Long personally, you may have heard her signature phrase at …

A Barnwell man was killed this weekend in an Aiken County wreck. The wreck occurred around 7:15 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10 on Edgefield Hwy. (Hwy. 19 N.) near Old Friar Rd., approximately 10 miles …

Two sisters from Blackville were among more than 1,600 students selected to attend a unique gathering in the nation’s capital.  Twins Macey and Madelyn Respass of Blackville were …

Christ Presbyterian Church has been undergoing a transformation.  The Barnwell church recently adopted a new vision, goals and logo. They’ve also added new opportunities and hope to …

Filing is underway for the first elected Barnwell County School District board. All five school board seats will be on the November 5 General Election ballot. Candidate filing opened on August 1 …

The World Series winning Barnwell Ponytails were welcomed home with sirens and cheers.  The All-Star softball team traveled to Louisiana for the third year in a row to compete in the Dixie …

A hit and run left a pedestiran dead and the driver charged.  Eugene Brabham, 69, was walking on Highway 64 toward the Town of Snelling on Saturday, August 3 when he was struck by a …

When the school year started in August 2023, Weston Hutson started getting intermittent fevers. The five-year-old had just started third grade, and teachers were telling his mother Lauren that he was …

One man is dead and another is in jail after an early morning altercation in Denmark.  Juston Erving, 33, died on Sunday, August 4, 2024 as a result of multiple gunshots.  The …

For the entire month of June, the Barnwell County Sheriff's Office conducted the Great Reading Influences Total Success (GRITS) Reading and Literacy Program.  This could not have been such …

Wood flooring manufacturer Swiss Krono, located on the outskirts of the Town of Snelling, has donated thousands of dollars to various organizations in Barnwell County. The donations were made to …

Two members of the Blackville community were recognized at the May 20 town council meeting.  Vivian Tobin Alston and Gwendolyn Ford Littlejohn were presented with appreciation awards by …

While some sectors of the Barnwell County School District experienced growing pains throughout consolidation, that was not the case for marching band students.  The Bands of Barnwell County …

Have you ever had a large ball of fire safely ignited from your hand? Or used a banana to pound a nail into a wooden plank? Or been slimed by a puking plastic pumpkin? Families attending The Amazing …

A Barnwell legend and a pillar of the community has retired.  Lawson “Sport” Holland Jr. has retired and sold his iconic Sport’s convenience store in Barnwell after more …

This coming Sunday, August 4 at 3 p.m. Wanda Harelson and Marilyn Powers will host the first gathering of their new grief ministry located in The Nook at First Baptist Church of Barnwell. The …

Trash rates are decreasing in the City of Barnwell after a new sanitation provider has been selected.  On July 15, Barnwell City Council unanimously approved moving forward with a contract …

An investigation by the S.C. Criminal Justice Academy (CJA) uncovered continued misconduct by the Blackville Police Department (BPD) and its former chief, resulting in a withdrawn certification and a …

The third time proved to be the charm for the Barnwell Ponytails All-Star softball team as they are the 2024 Dixie Softball World Series Champions!  Head Coach Brad Whitehead’s squad …

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) continues to recognize innovative teaching methods by annually contributing thousands of dollars through the Innovative Teaching Mini Grants Program. This …

The magistrate’s office in Williston looks a bit different after one judge retired, one was promoted, and another was sworn in. Judge Robert Cooper recently retired after 13 years serving …

Numerous law enforcement agencies came to the region near Hagood Avenue to assist the City of Barnwell Police Department’s (BPD) search for a fugitive in violation of parole. The search …

Editor’s note: Alexandra Whitbeck is on the board of the Barnwell County Animal Shelter. A crowd came out to the inaugural car show held by the Barnwell County Animal Shelter (BCAS) on …