The Williston-Elko Blue Devil tennis team has concluded the regular season with recent wins over Fairfield Central and Hampton County and wait patiently for the playoff brackets to be set by the …

The Jefferson Davis Academy Raiders volleyball team is getting hot right at the perfect time. With the South Carolina Independent Schools Association volleyball playoffs right around the corner, the …

The Blackville-Hilda Hawks finished the 2026 regular season with back-to-back wins. The Hawks had two home matches against North and Hunter-Kinard-Tyler, both Class A Region 4 teams. With playoffs …

Denmark Technical College and Savannah River Nuclear Solutions recently celebrated the latest completers of its Nuclear Operator Apprenticeship Program, recognizing 12 apprentices who completed …

The Barnwell County Career Center had such a big and eventful summer with the Future Farmer of America (FFA) group, even seeing Cale Peachey get elected to Region 4 Vice President. The FFA State …

Strengthening quality health care access is key to having a healthy region and community. When Low Country Health Care (LCHC) receives upwards of $1.4 million, it serves as the key for great care and …

The Elko Fire Department has been awarded $143,685.71 in federal funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. The funding will be used …

Barnwell City Council held their October regular meeting on Monday, October 5, 2026. Aside from addressing comments from last month’s meeting, there were some other positively impactful items on …

Upon receiving a grant of $14,700 from the Volunteer Strategic Assistance Fire Equipment (V-Safe), Blackville Fire Department was able to purchase new sets of bunker gear, including boots and …

The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem (GAL) Program invites community members to become volunteer advocates for children who have experienced abuse or neglect. The next FREE online training …

Fall has officially arrived. While cooler temperatures may take their time getting here, now is a good time to prepare your home for the colder months ahead. Our winters may be relatively mild, but …

The Barnwell Warhorse volleyball team took their perfect 10-0 Region 4-A record into the final two games of the season. The last two obstacles on the way to a perfect region record were …

Williston-Elko High School senior Hayden Stephenson traveled from New Orleans to Normandy, France, this summer through Normandy Academy, an educational program offered by The National WWII Museum. …

Plans to create an inclusive playground in Barnwell is moving forward, bringing six-year-old Wyatt Dluzak’s vision to life. Wyatt, who uses a wheelchair, dreams of a place where children of …

Circle Theatre is bringing back its “Bloody Barnwell” production, which sold out earlier this year.  This theatrical experience takes audiences into Barnwell’s darker past by blending …

Parenting brings moments of joy, plenty of questions, and days when finding the right words can be difficult. Whether we are trying to understand a child’s feelings, work through a disagreement, or …

On Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. regional law enforcement came together, with the help of other vendors to hold the 5th annual Law Enforcement Expo.

From live music and a hometown parade to children’s activities, classic cars and plenty of food, the Town of Hilda is preparing to welcome visitors for a full day of family fun during its annual …

In times of trouble even the biggest of community supporters need a hand. The Barnwell County Ministerial Coalition’s funds have been exhausted, so they turn to the community and various events they put on.

On Monday, September 28, 2026, Dr. Crissie Stapleton and the Barnwell County School Board cut the ribbon to officially open the FEMA Gym to the Barnwell community. The bleachers were full with …

A pedestrian was transported to an area hospital after being struck by a vehicle earlier this month. Barnwell police officers were dispatched September 19 around 8:54 p.m. to Marlboro Avenue …

Williston Town Council held their regular September meeting on the 14th last week, where three new oaths of office were completed, and a few other items drew interest.

A major milestone has been reached in the construction of the new Barnwell County High School, as the first foundation was poured September 15.

From Thursday, September 24 to Friday September 25, the Southern Palmetto Regional Chamber’s Growth Summit was the pinnacle for collaboration growth within the region. Enterick Lee, the SPRC …

If you’ve been looking for a place to wash your dog, Noah’s Bark and Bath will be the one stop shop for your hairy dog.