The following jurors are called for jury duty and should report to the Barnwell County Courthouse at 1 p.m. on July 14, 2025:   WILLISTON Cynthis Adams Quadre Anderson Esther H …

A string of car break-ins and a vehicle theft reported last week across Barnwell neighborhoods have prompted warnings from local law enforcement. According to incident reports, the crimes …

In Allendale County on June 29, at approximately 7:46 a.m., the South Carolina Highway Patrol responded to a fatal single- vehicle crash on U.S. 301 in the Town of Ulmer. According to SCHP …

SOUTH CAROLINA – Get ready for South Carolina’s biggest dog and cat adoption event of the year! From June 20 to June 29, Petco Love Pick Me! SC will ignite a wave of compassion across the …

Over the past several months, something truly special has been unfolding in Barnwell County School District. As we prepare to open a new, unified high school and career center to serve students from …

COLUMBIA, S.C.  – The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reminding everyone in South Carolina to take measures to protect themselves from heat-related illnesses as …

The Southern Palmetto Regional Chamber cel- ebrated its third annual Home- grown Leadership Summit on Thursday, June 12, recogniz- ing a new class of graduates from its flagship …

The USC Salkehatchie Leadership Institute, in collaboration with SouthernCarolina Alliance, proudly announces the graduation of its 2025 Leadership Salkehatchie class. This year's program has …

The halls of Carlyle Senior Care Center rang with extra cheers and applause the week of May 5 as the 85-bed facility set aside time to celebrate the 25 nurses who keep its residents healthy, …

Bamberg/Barnwell Adult Education honored its Class of 2025 during a graduation ceremony June 5 at Barnwell State Park, recognizing students who earned a GED or high school diploma. Director Joye …

A new sawmill is expected to bring at least 125 new jobs to Allendale County. Hampton Lumber, a producer of sustainable building materials, announced on June 24 that is selected Allendale County to …

They say that true l o v e g o e s o n forever. That may not be true in terms of a human being - but it can for the items left behind, such as jewelry, books, and even clothing. During the months of …

Barnwell County Animal Shelter was recently awarded a $7,500 grant from Best Friends Animal Society, a leading national animal welfare organization working to end the killing of cats and dogs in …

On Monday, June 16, the Blackville Town Council held its monthly meeting, which saw plans for beautifications, water meter updates and budget discussions. Downtown committee member Rich Olson …

A new community program in Hilda is helping families get active and learn about healthy living through games, lessons and partnerships. The Healthy Hometown Initiative, launched through a …

South Carolina, May 22, 2025 — It’s time to enjoy the great outdoors and warm weather. The American Red Cross of South Carolina wants everyone to have a safe summer and offers steps they …

Any post-season win is a good win, but when it comes against your traditional rivals, that win is even sweeter.  The Barnwell 8U All-Star team defeated the All-Star team from Bamberg 13-4 …

A Blackville shooting left an 18-year-old dead over the weekend.  On Saturday, June 21, at approximately 2:10 a.m., officers with the Blackville Police Department responded to a report of a …

A new owner plans to acquire and reopen the former Cascades tissue plant in Barnwell. Barnwell Tissue Solutions, a tissue manufacturer, announced plans on June 19 to establish operations in …

Women from across Allendale County came together Saturday, June 14, for a day of empowerment, inspiration and connection at the “Spill the Tea” women’s event held at the USC …

COLUMBIA, S.C. – As temperatures rise and South Carolinians spend more time enjoying private or public pools, lakes, rivers, oceans, hot tubs and splashpads, the South Carolina Department …

Each summer, children from across the area gather at Circle Theatre for the beloved four-day program, which teaches students of all ages the fundamentals of stage performance, teamwork and …

The men of Hagood Baptist Church in Barnwell got a Father’s Day surprise. The ladies of the church bought the men the same green striped polo shirt to wear to church on Sunday, June 15. …

The 2nd annual Ag + Art Tour of Barnwell County was a hit with residents and visitors alike. Some may even say it was the “GOAT” (greatest of all time). The agritourism event was …

The Barnwell County Council met Tuesday, June 10, to review updates on the upcoming fiscal year's budget, local appointments and ongoing projects, while also taking time to recognize the service of …