The third and final show for the Circle Theatre’s 2024-2025 season will open at the end of this month. “Dirt Nap” by playwright Mark Aloysius Kennealy is a comedy involving an …

The Sundial Festival included two days (May 9-10) of food, vendors, live entertainment, a carnival, pageant, car show, and more. Despite the rain, a crowd of people attended to support the hometown …

The S.C. Department of Natural Resources encourages residents to slow down around Lake Brown following the deaths of three baby geese.    On Monday morning, May 12, five goslings …

The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program, a division of the South Carolina Department of Children’s Advocacy is offering FREE ONLINE TRAINING to those interested in becoming a …

Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) has donated $10,000 to help with regional workforce development. SRMC Chief Engineer Dr. Thomas Burns, Jr. presented the donation to SouthernCarolina …

Veterans Memorial Park in Barnwell was filled with unity, compassion, and powerful storytelling on Saturday, April 12, during the annual Autism Awareness Walk.  Hosted by the Barnwell …

On Saturday, May 10, the Barnwell Police Department held a flag retirement cer- emony for officer Robert McGinnis, who recently retired. McGinnis has had mul- tiple stints with the department, mostly …

A 13-year-old from Blackville reeled in a monster largemouth bass on Saturday, April 12, at Barnwell State Park. Braylon Owens, an avid young angler, started fishing at just 6 years old, taught …

Families from across the county cast their lines and made lasting memories at the annual Fishing Rodeo, held Saturday, May 3, at Williston Town Park. Now in its 50th year, the long-running event, …

A man was killed and another injured in a shooting Tuesday, May 6, at a home on Bomba Street, according to an incident report from the Barnwell Police Department. The details in the report are …

USCB Chancellor's List Winter 2024 BLUFFTON -- The Chancellor's List recognizes University of South Carolina Beaufort undergraduate degree-seeking students with superb records of academic …

ALLENDALE, SC  – The University of South Carolina Salkehatchie celebrated a significant milestone on May 2 as it held its 2025 commencement exercises, marking 60 years of academic …

Ahead of Mother’s Day on May 11, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) encourages all moms, at every stage of motherhood, to make their physical and mental health a priority. …

A late-night home invasion on Tuesday, May 6, ended in gunfire, leaving one person dead and another injured, according to the Barnwell Police Department. Officers were dispatched around 10 p.m. …

A proud Barnwell County local, Carson Alexander was recently recognized as the 2025 Young Alumna of Excellence by the University of Georgia School of Law.  The award celebrates graduates …

Catherine "Kitty" Sandifer believed life's greatest treasures were found in love, family, serving God and caring for flowers. If she could have had her way, I guess Kitty would have wished it was …

Et h e l I n g r a m S i m m o n s o f A l l e n d a l e c e l e b r a t e d h e r 1 0 0 t h birthday on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Sweetwater Country Club in Barnwell. Sweetwater Country Club was …

ALLENDALE — In a sweeping decision announced April 1, the National Endowment for the Humanities, or NEH, terminated all active grants, including those supporting state humanities councils such …

When Melissa Chavis drives down Barnwell County roads, she can’t help but let her eyes drift to the swamps and woodline looking for her brother.  “Never does a day or moment go …

SOUTH CAROLINA  — Saturday, May 10 th  marks the 33rd anniversary of the largest one-day food drive in the nation – the National Association of Letter Carriers'  Stamp Out …

Williston-Elko High School held its “Once Upon a Time” themed prom on Saturday, May 3 in the gymnasium.

A Barnwell man has died a week after he was hospitalized for burns he received in a house fire. John Henry Carter suffered burns from a fire that destroyed his Saint John Road home on April 16. …

For 100 years, Mrs. Jessie Pitts has been a pillar of strength, wisdom, and kindness, shaping the lives of all who have had the privilege of knowing her. Born on April 26, 1925, Pitts has lived …

North Augusta, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union will welcome members, families, and guests at its semi-annual Member Appreciation Movie Night at the SRP Administrative Campus on Friday, May 2, …

A couple’s passion for pollinators has grown into a buzzing business in Barnwell County.  R&C Low Country Bees has grown exponentially in the past two years– supplying honey …