Many residents have seen the work begin on the long-awaited FEMA Safe Room Project, an example of FEMA’s "Safer, Stronger, Protected Homes & Communities" initiative which focuses on …

Circle Theatre’s new Southern comedy is a recipe for laughter. “The Red Velvet Cake War” focuses on the three Verdeen cousins – Gaynelle, Peaches and Jimmie Yyvette …

I am happy to announce that my second book is now available in paper- back. The Elven Crypt contin- ues to follow the journey of the vampire hunter Ve- ran Bloodstalker as he sets …

The YMCA of Barnwell County held its annual Sweetheart Dance on Saturday, Feb. 15 at The Barn at Hutto Farms in Williston. Daddies and daughters, mothers and sons, and other family combinations …

Barnwell County School District, Low Country Health Care System, Healthy Families of Barn- well County, Barnwell County First Steps, and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated, Eta Gamma Sigma …

A house in Long Branch was destroyed by fire Tuesday evening, Feb. 4, leaving the homeowner without insurance and in need of assistance. The Long Branch Fire Department responded to a call at …

At just three years old, Evangeline "Lena" faces challenges far beyond her years. Diagnosed with an extremely rare genetic variant known as potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily H member 5 …

The Barnwell County Animal Shelter (BCAS) is facing an ongoing crisis of overcrowding, with its current population exceeding capacity limits.  Shelter Director Marlena Ray reports that the …

The Williston Town Council met on Monday, Feb. 10 to discuss a range of community matters, including the recognition of longstanding local businesses, approval of upcoming events, updates on the …

A recent comment from a reader came in with a popular notion from a few years back when Republicans weren’t totally in control of S.C. politics: term limits.  The reader said, “It is …

Founded in 1973 by the late Posey Belcher, the Barnwell County Ministerial Coalition, originally called the Barnwell County Ministerial Association, has been a pillar of faith and service in our …

This was my first Edisto Christmas. My family and I spend one week each summer in July at Edisto Beach. This year, we decided to update our family tradition.   We expanded our one-week …

I n just over a year since opening its doors, Weigh to Go, a local weight management clinic founded by Courtney Hut- to, has expanded to its own dedicated location in Hilda. The rapid …

For over four decades, the Barnwell County Helpline, 501c3, has stood as a beacon of hope and collaboration, ensuring the citizens of our community can access the resources and support they need. …

Courtney Still has stepped into the role of executive director for the Allendale/Barnwell Disabilities and Special Needs Board, bringing more than two decades of nursing experience and a passion for …

The suspect in the shooting of a state trooper has been indicted by a federal grand jury. Derrick Gathers, 38, of Augusta, Ga., was recently indicted by a federal grand jury in Columbia on a single …

In late fall, two small pups were thrown out the window of a moving vehicle in Allendale County. Fortunately for them, a Good Samaritan saw it happen and got the puppies to safety. The local …

It’s been an unusual weather year for Barnwell County School District’s inaugural school year. A tropical storm, a hurricane, and two winter weather occurrences caused interruptions …

Rising Senior Abigale Joyce was selected to participate in the National World War II Normandy Academy this summer. Abigale was able to visit the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, …

Throughout the month of February, the Barnwell County Animal Shelter (BCAS) is encouraging the community to share some love with shelter pets through a fundraiser uniting local businesses.  …

The Barnwell County Family YMCA’s 9 th Annual Reindeer Run was held on December 14, 2024 with 40 registered participants.  Here are the top finishers by division: Male: …

DIG recognizes ‘Dreamers’, teacher of the month Lead Dreamers of the Month (January 2025)  Williston Elko and Kelly Edwards DIG 1st grade- Liberty Bush 2nd grade …

A Williston man is homeless after a fire destroyed his home. Firefighters from multiple departments were dispatched to a home on Rays Road at 3:04 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 3 after a passerby noticed …

Over $55 million in grant funding has been awarded to aid affordable housing efforts across 12 states, and Barnwell County is on the list of recipients.  Awarded by the Federal Home Bank of …

A new reporter has joined the team at The People-Sentinel . Stephanie Shaver started work this week as a general assignment reporter where she will cover a variety of local news topics for the …