Law enforcement from across South Carolina a r e u n i t i n g t o h e l p Barnwell County students head back to school. The annual Law Enforcement Expo is scheduled for this Saturday, August 2 from …

Shawn Howze, chief of police for the Town of Blackville, has announced his resignation, effective Aug. 1. Howze, a native of Blackville who was appointed chief in July 2024, cited a recent incident …

Alex Quintero and Jack Yon, co-owners of the new NAPA Auto Parts store in Williston, say their unexpected business venture is as much about community as it is about commerce. The pair originally …

Amanda Pressiegill was declared the winner of a special election for Allendale Town Council on July 15. However, by July 17, when The People-Sentinel reached out to schedule an interview, Pressiegill …

Th e S o u t h C a r o l i n a Highway Patrol needs the community’s help after a fatal hit and run. On July 23, between 2:30 a.m. and 4:10 a.m., a pedestrian was struck by an unknown …

Rhonda McElveen of Barnwell County has been honored as the 2025 Clerk of Court and Registrar of Deeds of the Year by the South Carolina Association of Clerks of Court & Registers of Deeds …

On Tuesday mornings throughout the month of June, the Barnwell County Sheriff's Office in conjunction with McDonald's hosted the GRITS Reading Event. Deputies read books to the children and had a …

Building Restoration in Christ’s Kingdom, Inc.—known as BRICK—has been serving Allendale County since 2019 with one mission: to provide hope to those in need by improving their …

Terence Young has performed all over the world, gaining a reputation as a talented g u i t a r i s t a n d m u s i c i a n . However, his roots are in the tiny town of Elko. On July 5, Young was a …

Ortiz is a two-year-old mixed breed with a big heart and an even bigger smile. He’s friendly, walks well on a leash, and full of love. He’s been patiently waiting for a family to …

A Williston man has died a week after being hospitalized from a traffic accident. William Leon Randall, 60, of Highway 37, Williston, was involved in a single-vehicle accident on July 11. He …

Augusta-based radio station 88.3 WAFJ is coming to Barnwell as part of its Hometown Hello, sponsored by Aiken Motorcycle. This summer-long series of stops across the CSRA brings fun, …

Two suspects have been taken into custody in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday, July 19, on Hay Street in Allendale. Tyrese Lofton and Javon Odoms were apprehended without …

The Barnwell County Council’s regular meeting on Tuesday, July 8, began with a passionate yet pointed public comment from Ben Kinlaw, a volunteer with the Keep Barnwell County Beautiful …

At its regular meeting July 14, the Williston Town Council reviewed a variety of updates from town officials, citizens, and contractors—ranging from a clean financial audit to ongoing …

Members of the Wildwood Garden Club of Barnwell recently spread pine straw, trimmed bushes, and pulled weeds at the historic Barnwell County Museum. This is an annual beautification project of the …

Nathaniel Still, 3rd grade student at Barnwell Primary School, recently had his artwork selected to participate in the state-wide “Litter Trashes Everyone” annual art contest. The …

Several students from Williston First Baptist Church recently returned from a life-changing mission trip to Philadelphia through M-Fuge, a nationwide youth missions program that brings student groups …

The valedictorian and salutatorian of Barnwell High School’s Class of 2025 not only share academic honors but also DNA. Valedictorian Josiah Johnson and salutatorian Nick Jones are first …

The Rotary Club of Barnwell County recognized six students for displaying service above self.  During the March 13 meeting, the club bestowed Service Above Self awards to students who …

BARNWELL  Samuel Allen  Benjamin Andrews  Antonio Babb-harden  Daysha Bailey  Darrell Barker  John Bessinger  Evelyn …

Barnwell County Animal Shelter is shining the spotlight on Peppercorn, a 6‐year‐old black lab  with a heart full of love. Peppercorn is friendly with both people and other animals. …

Blackville and Barnwell County lost a self-less servant and community advocate last week. Vivian Tobin-Alston, a native of Blackville, passed away quietly in her sleep on July 9 after being on …

On Monday, July 7, Barnwell City Council met to discuss several topics, including playground accessibility, yard debris pickup, and committee appointments. For the past few months, Alyssa Dluzak …