Yard Debris Proposal Sparks Debate A proposed change in services for yard debris removal was met with concerns by some City of Barnwell leaders.  Good Ole Boys Trash and Sanitation, …

Barnwell’s City Council met Monday, June 2, covering topics from community events to city signage and downtown improvements. The meeting opened with the swearing in of Officer Norman …

With proud families looking on and faculty cheering from the sidelines, Williston-Elko High School honored the Class of 2025 during its graduation ceremony Friday, May 30. Held in the school …

Best Friends Animal Society grant recognizes Barnwell County Animal Shelter for increasing lifesaving pet transports and adoptions through Partner Up Challenge   Barnwell, SC June 2, 2025 …

Visitors to The Circle in downtown Barnwell will be greeted by some happy new faces, courtesy of SouthernCarolina Alliance’s Regional Beautification Program and special funding from …

COLUMBIA - Following the 2024 voter-approved amendment to the South C a r o l i n a C o n s t i t u t i o n affirming that only U.S. citizens may vote, the South Carolina State Election Commission …

American flags lined the lawn outside the Blackville Community Center on Monday morning, May 26, as residents gathered for the town’s first Memorial Day ceremony — a solemn event honoring …

The May 5 Barnwell City Council meeting was packed with major decisions, heated public comments, and notable updates ranging from a controversial workforce housing development to public safety and …

AIKEN, S.C. (May 27, 2025) — Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) donated $15,000 to Allendale-Fairfax Elementary School (AFES) to boost their science,  technology, engineering, and …

In 2022, South Carolina enacted legislation requiring high school students to complete a half-credit personal finance course as a graduation requirement. This mandate applies to students entering …

The Class of 2025 at Blackville-Hilda High School marked a major milestone Thursday, May 22, as seniors accepted their diplomas during a moving graduation ceremony filled with pride, gratitude and …

The town of Blackville came alive over the weekend of May 16–17 as residents and visitors gathered for the 13th annual Blackville Music and Arts Festival. The event once again showcased the …

Mac Wier Stadium was packed as the Barnwell High Class of 2025 concluded their high school chapter.  Commencement ceremonies were held Friday, May 23 for the 138 graduates who are now …

The Barnwell County Council met Tuesday, May 13, for its regular monthly meeting, addressing a range of items including the approval of a new partnership agreement with the South Carolina National …

Th e N a t i o n a l D a y o f P r a ye r ( N D P ) i s observed by Americans of many religions including all demographics reflecting the United States of America. The theme for the 2025 National Day …

The Allendale-Fairfax High School family is mourning the loss of one of their own. The Allendale Police Department and Allendale County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting on Butler …

The Summer Reading Program will tee off this Thursday, May 22. The Friends of the Library will host “Tee Off to Summer Reading: Lazy River Mini Golf” from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the …

A man has been charged with second-degree arson after a mobile home was set on fire on Old Charleston Highway in Blackville. At approximately 6:09 p.m. May 10, the Hilda Fire Department was …

The Blackville community is mourning the loss of long-serving councilman, Kelvin Isaac, who died on May 14, 2025.  A Blackville native and proud Class of 1973 graduate, Isaac’s love …

Dawan “Pookie” Smith, a longtime councilman, minister, mentor, and pillar of the Allendale community, died on April 15, 2025.  His passing leaves a deep void in the town he …

Amanda Daff, manager of the Barnwell County Public Library, has been named the recipient of the 2025 South Carolina Public Library Employee Excellence Award — a recognition she didn’t …

A message of faith and family resonated throughout Jefferson Davis Academy’s graduation ceremony.  Family and friends of the 19 graduates gathered in the gymnatorium on Friday, May 16 …

Barnwell residents Tammy Croft Morris and her son, Jackie Blake Collins, recently celebrated the publication of their first children’s book, The Fantastic Adventures of a Fabulous Flamingo …

The heart of downtown Williston came alive on Saturday, May 3, as students, families, and educators gathered for the annual DIG STEM Festival — a vibrant showcase of science, technology, …

A Barnwell County teen was killed in an Aiken County wreck. The accident happened at 8:40 p.m. on Thursday, May 15 at the intersection of Sheraton Drive and Old Jackson Highway in Beech Island. …