Dear Santa, I want a real golden retriever puppy for Christmas! I want my brother to get a car and that is is I do not need much, but I have one more wish that I want to come true…I want …

Fire Reported on Herbert Lane On Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, at approximately 7:05 p.m., Barnwell County dispatch received a call concerning a structure fire on Herbert Lane in Williston. When …

Floats, marching groups and spectators fill the streets of downtown Williston during the annual Williston Christmas Parade on Sunday, Dec. 14. The event brought community members together for an …

ALLENDALE COUNTY— One person was killed in a single-vehicle crash late Wednesday night on Harter Road, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. The collision occurred at …

Today, Wednesday, December 10, would have been Rakel Howard’s 19th birthday. A day he always looked forward to and one he shared with his twin sister, Ranasha. Instead of celebrating together …

Families and neighbors packed into the Elko Fire Department for the fourth annual Christmas Tree Lighting, sharing cocoa, carols and a strong sense of community. During the program, Mayor Pro-Tem and …

The 2nd Annual Breakfast with Santa was a success, attracting over 110 children. Organized by The People-Sentinel and Barnwell County Public Library, the event was held at the City of Barnwell …

BIRMINGHAM, AL -  SouthernCarolina Alliance (SCA) has secured USDA grant funding for the third consecutive year to support downtown revitalization efforts in two more of its communities, Fairfax …

AIKEN, S.C. (December 1, 2025) — Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) and its employees contributed $293,072 during the company’s annual campaign to raise funds for local United …

After three years of groundbreaking research that reveals how South Carolina farmers can significantly reduce fertilizer costs through conservation practices, Clemson University Extension Soil …

The season of gratitude was on full display as the  Barnwell County Community Engagement Department , in partnership with the  Barnwell County Helpline ,  Augusta Fiberglass , …

An Upstate educator who grew up in Barnwell is remembered for his passion for helping others, particularly his students. Ja’Marcus Smalls, 25, was a behavior intervention coach at Wade …

ALLENDALE, SC (Dec. 1, 2025) – A 62-year-old Allendale man who once served time for the death of his first wife will return to prison for the murder of a second woman.  Roger Brabham …

Hilda’s 5th Annual Cookies, Cocoa, and Christmas Tree Lighting on Sunday, Dec. 7 was a magical night for kids and kids at heart! “We decorated ornaments for the tree, had some sweets …

The Town of Kline observed its annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Sunday, Dec. 7 at Kline Town Hall. The event included entertainment by the Kline Community Choir, Tara Keel, and Union United …

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) encourages residents to give the gift of sustainability this holiday season by making the effort to reduce waste …

Press Church opened its doors to host the Town of Williston’s Christmas tree lighting due to rainy conditions.  The Dec. 7 event included musical selections from Nicolas Anderson, …

While the City of Barnwell’s Christmas parade was cancelled due to weather conditions leading many participants to drop out, the city’s Christmas Tree Lighting went on as planned.  …

Linda Murphy Myrick of Barnwell was Inducted into the Order of the Tartan, October 17, during The Citadel Leaders In Philanthropy weekend. The award is given for 25 years of consecutive giving, …

In Parts 1 and 2 of this series, The People-Sentinel examined how Ty’Ran Tyrell Dixon was arrested for the 2023 murder of Jasmine Roach and held for more than two months before authorities …

Hundreds of nativities from all over the world and made of all kinds of materials will be on display at nativity festivals across Barnwell and Allendale counties this weekend. Allendale …

Thanksgiving arrived a week early for approximately 140 people in the community who may not have enjoyed the holiday bounty at all, if not for the third annual Friendsgiving Day event.  The …

Barnwell police are searching for a man who broke into Barnwell Family Medicine early Friday morning before fleeing on foot into a nearby neighborhood, according to an incident report from the …

Barnwell County property owners will soon receive corrected tax bills for the 2025–2026 fiscal year after officials discovered a millage rate error that caused county taxes to be higher than …

Barnwell City Council’s November 3 meeting opened with gratitude for first responders and updates on major community projects, including infrastructure improvements and downtown revitalization …