COLUMBIA – Brigadier General Linda J. Riedel of the South Carolina National Guard, who currently serves as assistant adjutant general for the Army, has been selected as the deputy commanding …

Republicans in Washington – members of Congress in particular – should be ashamed of themselves for using the federal government shutdown to score political points. They are …

On Monday, October 20th, a gathering took place at the Barnwell County Library—a celebration that reminded everyone in attendance of the extraordinary people and compassionate work happening …

Dear Editor, As I mentioned before, I sent a letter to Congressman Joe Wilson’s office in Washington, D.C. regarding the poor service in the Barnwell U.S. Post Office. When I did not get a …

When Barnwell County native Maryjane Edwards lost her daughter, Tiffani Camille Sims-Rudolph, to breast cancer last August, she wasn’t sure she’d ever find her voice again. Now, …

Angela Ray, the Barnwell woman at the center of a 2022 dog attack case, was sentenced Oct. 21, 2025, after pleading guilty to multiple counts of animal neglect, abandonment, and ownership of …

A big donation is helping a local organization dig a little deeper in its dream of creating a state-of-the-art education center.  The Dreams, Imagination and Gift Development program …

Volunteers came out on Saturday, Oct. 25 for Keep Barnwell County Beautiful’s final Williston trash pick-up of 2025. “Many hands make light work, and this team was able to clear 32 …

Crowds came to Barnwell Oct. 24 and 25 to enjoy competition barbecue and "anything butt" samples, multiple blues bands, and competitive cornhole. The 2-day event was hosted by the Southern Palmetto …

The City of Barnwell’s first-ever trunk or treat drew more than 1,000 children to downtown Barnwell on Halloween night, Oct. 31. A variety of businesses, churches, organizations, and …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Barnwell County, South Carolina (the “County”) announced today that it has identified an error on the 2025–2026 property tax bills and is taking corrective …

Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, November 2 and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they   turn their clocks back to make sure the devices are working. …

Generations Unlimited has nearly completed its compliance audit with the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT), marking a major milestone for the local nonprofit that provides public …

  With Halloween just days away, there will be many little ones traversing neighborhoods looking for candy, and spooky frights. The American Red Cross of …

The Rotary Club of Barnwell County celebrated the first Service Above Self winners of the 2025-26 school year.  Students from Barnwell High School, Williston-Elko High School, …

Barnwell United Methodist Church celebrated its 140th anniversary August 24, 2025. The celebration began with a worship service at 11 a.m. The church was packed with about 150 people in …

Blackville Town Council’s October 20 meeting stretched nearly two hours as public comments filled most of the evening, touching on everything from the upcoming election and police staffing to …

A packed room greeted Mayor Brett Williams and council members for the Williston Town Council meeting Monday, Oct. 13, as residents turned out to discuss jobs, healthcare, and upcoming projects. …

The Halloween spirit started early as the Barnwell County Family YMCA hosted its annual Trick-or-Treat Trail and Haunted Trail events Oct. 18. "We are always blown away and so grateful for the …

Barnwell County Council members are offering mixed reactions following County Administrator Meredith C. Wright’s resignation, which will take effect Jan. 12, 2026. As previously reported …

Three Barnwell city firefighters recently obtained their National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Certifications by attending classes through S.C. State Fire Academy.  Juan Nevarez, …

A Williston man was among two victims killed in a weekend shooting at an Aiken County gas station.  The shooting occurred Sunday, Oct. 26 at the Sprint gas station on Edgefield Road in …

Skeletal remains were found last week in Barnwell County, but the identity of those remains are unclear.  On Friday, Oct. 24, the Barnwell County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) and Barnwell County …

SOUTH CAROLINA, October 3, 2025 — During Fire Prevention Week (October 5-11), the American Red Cross of South Carolina reminds everyone of the dangers of home fires, which  claim seven …

For months, Alyssa Dluzak has walked into Barnwell City Council chambers carrying the same message: Barnwell County needs to be a place where all children can play, learn, and belong. Over the …