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Karen Uldrick retired from the Farm Service Agency on Dec. 31, 2023, following 34 and a half years of service to farmers. She started her career in Barnwell County, before moving to Lexington …
After offering solely drive-thru services for over a year, the First Citizens Bank on Main Street in Williston will officially close on March 13, 2024 at 2 p.m. Although the location will be …
The newest member of The People-Sentinel’s team is no stranger to the newspaper. Kathy Googe joined the newspaper in January as an advertising sales specialist to help businesses find the print …
Standing next to his son amidst a pile of wood, insulation and broken glass two days after a tornado leveled his property, Joel Rutland is thinking something similar to others in the town of Bamberg: …
A national shortage of EMS personnel mixed with an increased cost of transport since the COVID-19 pandemic has left many rural regions in danger of becoming ambulance deserts – places without …
Katha Williams of Barnwell delivered her last piece of mail on Dec. 22, 2023, officially retiring after 30 years with the U.S. Postal Service. She began working with the USPS in October 1993. She …
ATHENS, GA – Alexander & Alexander Attorneys at Law, based in Barnwell, has been named to the University of Georgia Alumni Association’s 2024 Bulldog 100, a list of the 100 fastest-growing …
A new grant from AgSouth Farm Credit will increase the capacity of the Barnwell Farmers Market, which has recently undergone expansion and increased its presence within the community. The $5,000 …
A Williston business teamed up with a motorcycle group to bless a local family for Christmas. The Ramblin Rebels, a riding club from Barnwell County, and Sauls Sports Bar & Grill, a Williston …
The 2024 tax season may not begin until January, but taking steps to prepare now can save taxpayers time and money when they're ready to file next year. With that in mind, the South Carolina …
What comes to mind when you think of a sweet treat? A brownie sundae? A slice of pumpkin pie? Perhaps, a good ol’ chocolate chip cookie? How about a macaron? Jeremiah and Madelaine Land of …
Shelby Broomfield has been named director of the Salkehatchie Leadership Institute (SLI). "I am thrilled to welcome Shelby to the USC Salkehatchie family. Shelby brings a wealth of knowledge, …
In the upcoming year, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) is inviting approximately 900 members of the public to hop on board one of 25 driving tours of the Savannah River Site (SRS). Visitors …
Generations Unlimited (GU) is responsible for operating the transportation service, Local Motion. Recently, Barnwell County’s office on aging has scaled back operations to only offer rides to those …
Janie Robinson, Director of Housing Choice Voucher Program, recently celebrated a tremendous milestone. Since 1978, 45 years ago, Robinson has been employed by the S.C. Regional Housing Authority …
A home is often the most valuable asset a family can own. It serves as a wealth-generating opportunity for current and future generations as the home’s value appreciates over time. Yet, for …
Savannah River Site (SRS) recently announced its recognition and celebration of the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) 9th Annual National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) with site-wide and community …
