Candidate filing for the 2026 election cycle is underway, with several individuals already submitting paperwork to run for federal, state and local offices in Barnwell and Allendale counties. …

Barnwell County School District board members recognized student achievements, received updates on the district’s new high school project and entered a nearly hour-long executive session during …

Plans to tear down blighted homes, modernize aging infrastructure and build new community spaces are taking shape in Blackville, town leaders said during Tuesday night’s council meeting. The …

Your body. Your choice. That’s not about what you might be thinking. Your “body” or, in this case, bodies refers to those we elect and those we appoint via those we elect to do the …

Barnwell City Council opened its March 2 meeting with the swearing-in of two new public safety officers before later voting 4-2 to hire a new city administrator after nearly two hours in executive …

Williston Town Council addressed a range of community and operational topics during its March 9 meeting, including youth recreation programs, infrastructure improvement projects and upcoming town …

Barnwell City Council has hired David Holcomb as the city’s next administrator following a vote during its March meeting. Holcomb, who previously served with the Barnwell Fire Department, takes …

Candidate filing for the 2026 General Election opens next week. There are several statewide and local seats on the ballot for voters in Barnwell and Allendale counties. The filing period for …

When Roger Riley stepped into his new role as Barnwell County administrator in November 2025, it marked the end of his 20-year tenure as the county’s emergency management director. But the …

As questions swirl about the future of public transportation and senior services in Barnwell County, a special county council meeting intended to address those concerns was held Tuesday night — …

Pride filled the Blackville Community Center on Feb. 17 as Blackville Town Council honored two hometown natives whose success has extended beyond the town limits. Mayor Ronnie Pernell presented …

As town officials advance grant applications, infrastructure upgrades and new recreation proposals, a Hall Street resident reminded the Williston Town Council on Feb. 9 that aging water lines remain …

Generations Unlimited’s public transportation services may cease operations within days as the nonprofit faces mounting debt, dwindling cash reserves and an ongoing compliance dispute with the South Carolina Department of Transportation, according to interim leadership and an employee familiar with the organization’s finances.

Barnwell County Council advanced a proposed $90 million solar generation project last week and approved a zoning request for a new mobile home dealership on Highway 278 following discussion about its …

Barnwell City Council delays zoning vote, advances ordinance changes Barnwell City Council advanced two ordinances and postponed action on a proposed multifamily rezoning during its regular …

Councilmember Jana Black Myers from the City of Barnwell graduated from the  Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government . Graduates received their certificates during the Municipal …

On Monday, Jan. 12, Williston Town Council heard a presentation from David Jonas outlining a proposal to establish a tuition-free public charter school in the Town of Williston. Jonas, who …

Barnwell City Council met Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, electing Peggy Kinlaw as mayor pro-tem for the next two years and approving standing committee appointments for the 2026–2028 term. Committees …

Barnwell County Animal Control Ordinance (2022 Update) — Ordinance No. 2022-11-398 (Link to the official Barnwell County …

Over the past several years, Barnwell County’s Office of Aging—better known as Generations Unlimited—has faced mounting financial strain, according to audits, board records, and internal …

Williston Town Council met Monday, Jan. 12, to review the town’s 2024 audit, recognize two longtime local businesses, and receive updates on grants, infrastructure projects and community events. …

Blackville town officials used a Dec. 4 council workshop to outline long-term infrastructure needs, funding challenges and property decisions that could affect utility rates, town-owned assets and …

As public interest continues around access to emergency medical care in Barnwell County, county officials received an update this month on efforts to evaluate service options. During the Jan. 13 …

The City of Barnwell is moving forward with plans for a new food truck court and Main Street entrance to Fuller Park, a project city officials say is a key early phase of the park’s long-term …