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Blackville held their September Town Council regular meeting on Monday, September 21 where almost every chair was filled and the citizen of the quarter award was given out.
On Thursday, September 24, 2026, Addie Moody turned 106 years old. Moody is a resident at the Barnwell PruittHealth Facility.
On Thursday, September 24, 2026, James Schacht held his first Savannah River Site Citizens Advisory Board public workshop at the Barnwell Public Library. Good questions led to great conversation and feedback from everyone who attended.
The identity of a bicyclist who was killed earlier this week has been released. Luis Capen, 47, of Old Whiskey Road, Barnwell, died on Tuesday, September 22 after he was struck by a …
Barnwell High School crowned its 2026 homecoming court during halftime of the September 18 football game at Mac Wier Stadium.
The Town of Hilda held its Hilda’s Summer Sweep 2026, their 15th quarterly pickup to keep Hilda beautiful, on August 1. The team of dedicated volunteers battled the heat and humidity to cover over …
Make sure the whole family attends for the 2026 Law Enforcement Expo. Held on September 26, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., parents and their children can come and engage with all different types of vendors dealing with law enforcement at the Barnwell County Airport.
As part of its ongoing efforts to reduce roadway fatalities, the South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) will participate in the annual Child Passenger Safety Week, September 20 …
The legacy of Judge George Lawrence “Larry” Inabinet was honored as he was inducted into the South Carolina Bar’s “Memory Hold the Door” program, recognizing his dedication and …
Barnwell County Sheriff’s Office and emergency response agencies from across Barnwell County partnered together on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, to conduct a multiagency active shooter training …
Rich Olsen is known for his many community initiatives and his dawn to dusk work ethic, but when duty calls, Olsen stepped aside to give his town council seat up for someone else to occupy.
Two Barnwell County natives, Charlie Zorn, and Albany Platts, created history this school year as they joined Clemson University’s inaugural veterinary program class.
A 24-year-old man who grew up in Barnwell died last week from injuries sustained in a single-vehicle wreck in Aiken County. Sean Clancy, 24, of Aiken, was driving a 2008 Lincoln MKZ …
The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program is seeking community members to serve as volunteer advocates for children who have experienced abuse or neglect. The program’s next free …
Three people have been arrested in separate Barnwell County investigations involving a fatal shooting, an alleged attempted murder and a suspected fentanyl overdose death. The arrests were made …
Last Wednesday, September 9, on Patterson Mills Road in Barnwell, South Carolina a sign was unveiled by veterans in the community with the help of the BCPD to name it the Veterans Memorial Highway.
Last Thursday, September 3, marked the 30 year celebration of the Southern Carolina Alliance. What once was a startup company believed to not last a couple of years, has reached the prime of its life.
September 11, 2026 marked the 25th year anniversary of the attacks on both World Trade Centers in New York City. Barnwell hosted a remembrance ceremony during the morning in the city circle, while Blackville began its yearly parade during a summer rain.
Barnwell County Council was held last Tuesday, September 8 and drew in a full crowd concerned about a new ordinance on the docket.
Barnwell County School District schools will join communities across South Carolina and the nation on Friday, September 11, commemorating the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist …
The Elko Fire Department has been awarded a $10,000 grant from State Farm® through the Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program , administered in collaboration with the …
As the nation marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Barnwell County residents will come together this week to remember the victims and honor the heroes of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. …
Cale Peachey comes from a long line of FFA members, but none had made it past the chapter level until Peachey was recently elected to be the Vice President for FFA Region 4.
A Super Princess Dogwood tree is known for its show-stopping blossoms and ease of care. For overdose awareness, it symbolizes remembrance and growth of individuals in recovery.
On Wednesday, Sept.1 the Williston Museum brought Williston-Elko Middle School students and parents together after school and work were out for a fun night of historical learning.
