— College Notes — Cameron Porter named to Wofford College’s Dean’s List Cameron Porter of Allen- dale, has been named to Wof- ford College’s spring 2025 …

A forward by Weesie Holland Fickling, History Contributor An article in “The Barnwell People” was published in 1902 regarding our grandfather, Charlie Hudson Mathis (1853-1922) of …

Yard Debris Proposal Sparks Debate A proposed change in services for yard debris removal was met with concerns by some City of Barnwell leaders.  Good Ole Boys Trash and Sanitation, …

Barnwell’s City Council met Monday, June 2, covering topics from community events to city signage and downtown improvements. The meeting opened with the swearing in of Officer Norman …

With proud families looking on and faculty cheering from the sidelines, Williston-Elko High School honored the Class of 2025 during its graduation ceremony Friday, May 30. Held in the school …

Best Friends Animal Society grant recognizes Barnwell County Animal Shelter for increasing lifesaving pet transports and adoptions through Partner Up Challenge   Barnwell, SC June 2, 2025 …

Visitors to The Circle in downtown Barnwell will be greeted by some happy new faces, courtesy of SouthernCarolina Alliance’s Regional Beautification Program and special funding from …

COLUMBIA - Following the 2024 voter-approved amendment to the South C a r o l i n a C o n s t i t u t i o n affirming that only U.S. citizens may vote, the South Carolina State Election Commission …

American flags lined the lawn outside the Blackville Community Center on Monday morning, May 26, as residents gathered for the town’s first Memorial Day ceremony — a solemn event honoring …

The May 5 Barnwell City Council meeting was packed with major decisions, heated public comments, and notable updates ranging from a controversial workforce housing development to public safety and …

AIKEN, S.C. (May 27, 2025) — Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) donated $15,000 to Allendale-Fairfax Elementary School (AFES) to boost their science,  technology, engineering, and …

In 2022, South Carolina enacted legislation requiring high school students to complete a half-credit personal finance course as a graduation requirement. This mandate applies to students entering …

The Class of 2025 at Blackville-Hilda High School marked a major milestone Thursday, May 22, as seniors accepted their diplomas during a moving graduation ceremony filled with pride, gratitude and …

The town of Blackville came alive over the weekend of May 16–17 as residents and visitors gathered for the 13th annual Blackville Music and Arts Festival. The event once again showcased the …

Mac Wier Stadium was packed as the Barnwell High Class of 2025 concluded their high school chapter.  Commencement ceremonies were held Friday, May 23 for the 138 graduates who are now …

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM) is deploying drones for the first time to perform internal inspections of radioactive liquid waste tanks at the Savannah …

The Barnwell County Council met Tuesday, May 13, for its regular monthly meeting, addressing a range of items including the approval of a new partnership agreement with the South Carolina National …

Congratulations to Becky and Frank Grady on winning the Ivy Garden Club “Yard of the Month” for May 2025. Located at 45 Pine Cone Avenue, Williston, S.C.

Th e N a t i o n a l D a y o f P r a ye r ( N D P ) i s observed by Americans of many religions including all demographics reflecting the United States of America. The theme for the 2025 National Day …

Denmark Technical College held a milestone commencement ceremony celebrating its latest cohort of Nuclear Fundamentals Apprenticeship graduates, marking the first time the program has produced …

Battelle Savannah River Alliance, LLC, announced today it is extending the deadline for applications for its K-12 Catalyst Grants for STEM Education to May 30, 2025, to give Central Savannah River …

The Allendale-Fairfax High School family is mourning the loss of one of their own. The Allendale Police Department and Allendale County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting on Butler …

The Summer Reading Program will tee off this Thursday, May 22. The Friends of the Library will host “Tee Off to Summer Reading: Lazy River Mini Golf” from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the …

A man has been charged with second-degree arson after a mobile home was set on fire on Old Charleston Highway in Blackville. At approximately 6:09 p.m. May 10, the Hilda Fire Department was …

The Blackville community is mourning the loss of long-serving councilman, Kelvin Isaac, who died on May 14, 2025.  A Blackville native and proud Class of 1973 graduate, Isaac’s love …