The Blackville Town Council held its monthly meeting on July 21, highlighting town improvements, honoring the memory of a former councilmember, presenting the business of the month, and more. …

Want to watch the local high school game? Be aware of sports streaming scams If you’re like me, you are excited that high school football season is almost here. You used to have to go to …

 North Augusta, SC – Representatives of SRP Federal Credit Union presented the American Heart Association (AHA) with a donation of over $45,000 — the result of an employee-led …

Traditional rental car companies are no longer your only option for renting a ride when you’re  out of town . Car-sharing apps, essentially  Airbnb for car owners , make renting a …

South Carolina shoppers will enjoy a welcome break this weekend as the state’s annual Sales Tax Holiday returns from Friday, August 1, through Sunday, August 3, 2025. The three-day event, …

Alex Quintero and Jack Yon, co-owners of the new NAPA Auto Parts store in Williston, say their unexpected business venture is as much about community as it is about commerce. The pair originally …

If you want  solar panels , be very careful when evaluating installation offers. Con artists use misleading sales tactics and lies to trick homeowners out of money and personal information. If …

Everyone knows to look for phony emails – they can appear in your email inbox or even  at work . Scammers can easily make messages that appear to come from anywhere, like your boss’s …

On Monday, July 7, Barnwell City Council met to discuss several topics, including playground accessibility, yard debris pickup, and committee appointments. For the past few months, Alyssa Dluzak …

On Saturday, June 28, the annual Allendale Ag + Art Tour brought visitors from across the region to explore the county’s farms, markets and local artistry. Although one of the four scheduled …

The Dreams, Imagination and Gift Development (DIG) Program has become an invaluable asset to the children and teens of Barnwell County, offering mentorship, education and hands-on opportunities to …

Online purchase scams are the fourth riskiest scam type targeting consumers, according to the  2024 BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report.  July is military consumer month, so BBB shares some tips …

Barnwell County Bulls chosen as mascot for new consolidated high school The Barnwell County School District has completed a major step in the process of creating a new countywide high school and …

Cleanup efforts are underway at Huddle House in Barnwell following a fire. On Wednesday evening, June 25, firefighters from the City of Barnwell Fire Department were called to Huddle House on …

King George Lavender Farm in Barnwell hosted its annual Lavender Festival on June 7. Organizers estimate the festival attracted at least 1,300 attendees from all over South Carolina, North …

BBB offers tips to deal with social media hacks If you think hackers are only after the social media accounts of large companies, think again. Small businesses are  three times more likely …

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 …

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 …

Like many of us, older adults are often targeted by con artists. Many older victims don’t ask for help until it is too late! Help your friends, family, clients, or patients avoid fraud by …

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 …

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 …

A cornerstone of opportunity for adults in Barnwell and Bamberg counties is now facing a crisis.  Bamberg-Barnwell Adult Education, which serves more than 600 students each year, must …

Ordering online has never been easier — and scammers know it. If you’ve shopped from a  sponsored ad  or  unfamiliar website  and were later told your package is stuck …