If they didn’t look so prosperous in their expensive suits and dresses, I would feel sorry for TV weather predictors. They can’t win. When they get the forecast right, nobody says anything. When …

At the most recent meeting of the Barnwell County School District Board of Trustees, we had the honor of recognizing a very special group of individuals — the employees who are retiring at the …

Dear Editor, I suppose most people know of Jasper Johns as a wildly famous artist with local roots. He is even more famous than Robert Sherer! Most residents in Barnwell, Bamberg, and Allendale …

All of this talk about vaccines has a lot of people confused. Are they dangerous? Are they effective? Will we turn into toads? What do I do? Well, I listen to my doctor. He or she spent umpteen …

Congratulations to our high school and college graduates who are getting ready to start their new lives! It’s a big transition that includes several important changes. Grads may be moving to a new …

Throughout Barnwell County School District, there are many moments each year worth celebrating. The many accomplishments and milestones our students experience throughout the year are important …

Yes, Publishers Clearing House impostors are back at it again. They never really left, but consumers are again hearing, “You’ve won – a new car! Millions of dollars! Cash for life!” The crazy …

Dear Editor, As a long-time resident of Allendale, I have watched our community navigate both challenges and opportunities. Recently, we heard an announcement that offers a clear path forward: …

Hilbert Margol and his identical twin brother, Howard, were always curious about what went on around them, even while serving in Nazi Germany during World War II. They were part of an artillery …

As graduation season approaches across the Barnwell County School District, there is an unmistakable feeling in the air. It is a season filled with celebration, reflection, excitement, and, if we are …

Hello friends. I hope all is well for you and yours. You may notice this month's column looks a little different. Normally we ask and feature the perspective of four adults. But this month …

Dear Editor, Life is busy. There are many demands on one’s time, I get that. Sometimes this pressure makes us forget the impact our distracted lives can have on others.  As a recent …

Dear Editor, I’ve had a number of conversations lately with local employers who are trying hard to fill open positions. These are good jobs right here in our area, but many are going unfilled. …

Every year on the first Thursday of May, World Password Day serves as a timely reminder that one of the simplest tools we have to protect ourselves online is also one of the most overlooked: our …

If you’re concerned about surviving in a tough, cruel world, you might Google “books on how to survive,” and you’ll receive a long list of titles. Or you could talk to Charlie Alexander. …

Dearest Gentle Reader, It seems the "spring" we’ve been discussing has finally brought some questions to my garden gate. Many of you are asking: "If we all agree it’s time to trade in our …

With Mother’s Day approaching this weekend, we are given a beautiful opportunity to pause and reflect—not only on the mothers in our lives, but on the many women who support and strengthen our …

In every community, there are children who experience the world a little differently. We see them in the same places we all visit every day. They walk with their families into grocery stores, sit at …

Spring is considered the season of renewal. Across Barnwell County, we see signs of growth everywhere, from blooming flowers to the continued growth of our students inside our schools. It also serves …

Across South Carolina, public school districts miss out on hundreds of millions of dollars every year because of tax breaks granted to private companies. These “economic development incentives” …

If you’re concerned about surviving in a tough, cruel world, you might Google “books on how to survive,” and you’ll receive a long list of titles. Or you could talk to Charlie Alexander. …

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and shoppers are gearing up to make it extra special, with a record $38.1 billion in spending predicted by the  National Retail Federation (NRF) . …

Recently, Barnwell County School District had the opportunity to welcome Dr. A.V. Strong to our middle and high schools through a partnership with the Barnwell County Sheriff’s Office. His message …

This tax season, small businesses across South Carolina are seeing the impact of Working Family Tax Cuts where they matter most – on their bottom line. Last year, President Donald J. Trump signed …

Dear Editor, I was greatly saddened to learn of the deaths of Janice Black and Skeet Birt. Miss Janice (pronounced "Je neice") worked in the lower school office and was loved by the …