Hilda was filled with Halloween spirit as approximately 800 children and thousands of visitors attended the town's 10th Annual Trunk-or-Treat celebration. The event featured 38 creatively decorated …

From Oct. 23-24, Barnwell was the hub for barbeque in the region as the Southern Palmetto Regional Chamber hosted the 5th Annual BBQ, Blues and Boos event. Great people, bands, vendors and BBQ …

Barnwell police are investigating a burglary at Jam Rock Kravinz and an attempted break-in at Natta’s Sweet Treats, both reported early Monday, Oct. 26. On Monday, Oct. 26 around 5:30 a.m., …

Celebration turned into chaos and confusion at the City of Barnwell’s recreation football games on Monday, Nov. 2. The city’s parks and recreation department was holding its final games of …

On a crisp Friday morning on October 23, Republican U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson visited Barnwell’s Country Cafe to meet with members of city council and discuss low country growth. After …

Hagood Baptist broke ground on their new church’s site with an official ceremony on October 25, marking a historic moment since the August 11 lightning induced fire caused the congregation to …

Barnwell County Superintendent Dr. Crissie Stapleton shared many positive district updates during the Barnwell County School District Board’s October 20 meeting. DISTRICT UPDATES …

As a breast cancer survivor herself, Becky Geeting holds a Party in Pink themed Zumba class during the month of October for breast cancer awareness. The class itself is held every Monday and …

During the wee hours of the morning at approximately 3:30 a.m. on October 14, Williston Fire Chief Timbo Williams and his crew got the call to put out a house fire in Williston. Located at 35 SE …

Voters in South Carolina House District 91 will choose between incumbent Rep. Lonnie Hosey and challenger Daniel Alexander in the Nov. 3 general election. Hosey, a Democrat from Barnwell, is …

It was a newborn October and supposedly autumn, but summer decided to sit a spell longer.  The weather in the mountains of northeast Georgia was warm, and I even waved away a few gnats, …

Your phone rings, and the caller says they can help you get better Medicare coverage. They promise lower costs, extra benefits, or a new Medicare card. All they need is your Medicare number. …

WILLISTON, SC — Dreams Imagination & Gift Development Program (DIG), a Barnwell County  nonprofit building a K-12-to-college STEMM pipeline in rural South Carolina, today announced it …

Barnwell and Allendale County voters may cast their ballots prior to the 2026 General Election as the early voting period has opened. Early voting opened Monday, Oct. 19 and will close on …

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) encourages residents to participate in the upcoming National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 24, by cleaning …

Being diagnosed with breast cancer on April 1st is no joke. For Susan Gardner, it was the beginning of a long process to recovery and spreading awareness. Breast cancer has many different types …

A Barnwell County family is grateful this week after a tornado damaged their home and work vehicle. Savannah Lacey, her husband Chat and 5-year-old daughter Bexley were in Hampton County …

All six members of the Barnwell County Animal Shelter Board have resigned effective November 1. Their letters of resignation, submitted to Barnwell County Council and Administrator Riley at the …

People of all ages were out at the Williston-Elko High School football field for the Red Ribbon event hosted by Barnwell’s Axis I Center. The event, which raises awareness of combating drug use, …

The City of Barnwell’s Circle was decorated earlier this month in preparation for the Trick or Treat Around the Circle event on Halloween night, Oct. 31. The event will run from 6-8 p.m. Vendors …

Blackville-Hilda High School held its 2026 Homecoming Parade on Oct. 9. Alumni from many classes came out to support the Blackville-Hilda Hawks as they celebrated their 2026 Homecoming football game …

Two candidates have filed to fill a vacant seat on Blackville Town Council in a special election scheduled for Tuesday, January 26, 2027. Former Blackville Mayor Mike Beasley and Teresa Baxter …

Several EF1 tornadoes plowed through Allendale and Barnwell Counties on Saturday, October 10, causing damage and fright among residents. The tornado originated in Screven County, Georgia just …

The Blackville-Hilda Hawks welcomed the Saints of Calhoun County last Friday, October 9 for another Region 4 1-A contest. The Saints may have marched into Blackville looking for a win, but they …

The Jefferson Davis Academy Raiders stay perfect on the season at 8-0 after their impressive 46-12 win over Richard Winn Academy. The win last Friday, October 9 capped off the Raiders’ homecoming …