Barnwell County officials announced during the May 12 County Council meeting that two local projects totaling nearly $4 million have been included in U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham's Fiscal Year 2027 …

Voters in Allendale County Council District 2 will choose between two Democratic candidates in the upcoming election. Incumbent James White is seeking another term on council and will face challenger Richard Dean Allen. Ahead of the election, The People-Sentinel asked both candidates to complete a questionnaire to help voters better understand their backgrounds, priorities and positions on issues facing the county.

Voters in Allendale County Council District 2 will choose between two Democratic candidates in the upcoming election. Incumbent James White is seeking another term on council and will face challenger Richard Dean Allen. Ahead of the election, The People-Sentinel asked both candidates to complete a questionnaire to help voters better understand their backgrounds, priorities and positions on issues facing the county.

The Blackville Town Council moved forward with several community development initiatives during its May 18, meeting, including the approval of a new Junior Mayor and Junior Council program aimed at …

2 seek Republican nomination for State House of Representatives District 91 seat Daniel Alexander of Barnwell and Tyler Morgan of Orangeburg will be on the June 9 Republican Primary ballot for …

2 seek Republican nomination for State House of Representatives District 91 seat Daniel Alexander of Barnwell and Tyler Morgan of Orangeburg will be on the June 9 Republican Primary ballot for …

Two seek Democratic nomination for District 6 seat on Barnwell County Council In the race for the Barnwell County Council District 6 seat, incumbent Councilman Harold Buckmon is challenged by …

Two vie for District 2 seat on Barnwell County Council Incumbent David Kenner is being challenged by Blackville Town Administrator Fonda Patrick for his District 2 seat on Barnwell County Council. Both will appear on the June 9 Democratic Primary ballot. 

Two vie for District 2 seat on Barnwell County Council Incumbent David Kenner is being challenged by Blackville Town Administrator Fonda Patrick for his District 2 seat on Barnwell County Council. Both will appear on the June 9 Democratic Primary ballot. 

Following an executive session, Williston Town Council announced plans to transition to a full-time town administrator position effective June 11 following the resignation of former Town Administrator …

The Barnwell Branch of the NAACP will host a  Town Hall Meeting  for the citizens of Barnwell County on  Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.  The meeting will be held at …

The City of Barnwell moved forward with plans to demolish the former Bookworm property during its May 4 council meeting, marking what city officials described as a major step toward revitalizing a …

Infrastructure improvements, parks and recreation participation, and the town’s ongoing financial challenges were among the topics discussed during the April 20 meeting of Blackville Town Council. …

Voters in the Town of Allendale will elect a new mayor during a special election on Tuesday, May 12.  Polls will be open May 12 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Brandt Building (398 Barnwell …

The City of Barnwell is stepping up efforts to address a growing number of blighted and deteriorating properties—many of which remain visibly neglected along some of the city’s most traveled …

Barnwell County Council moved forward with a decades-long solid waste plan that includes potential increases in disposal costs and up to $30 million in landfill expansion bonds while signaling the …

Public safety improvements and upcoming community events were key topics during the Williston Town Council’s April 13 meeting, where officials approved new traffic control measures, adopted a …

Three Barnwell County elected officials graduated from the  Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government . Councilmember Enterick J. Lee from the Town of Blackville, Councilmember …

Two special elections will be held in the coming months to fill two vacant positions in the Town of Allendale, including the mayoral seat. The mayoral special election follows the recent …

Barnwell City Council advanced several infrastructure projects during its April meeting, including accepting a $2 million grant for system upgrades and approving updates to water and sewer rates, while also addressing recreation improvements, housing policy and community initiatives. The actions reflect ongoing efforts to modernize aging infrastructure, support future development and improve quality of life for residents across the city.

SouthernCarolina Alliance recently led a group of Barnwell County leaders to Washington, D.C., where the group visited with elected leaders and key administration officials to discuss critical …

Candidate filing for the 2026 General Election is over. The upcoming election includes a wide range of races—from governor and Congress to county-level offices—that will shape policy, …