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On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, Barnwell Primary School held a special dedication ceremony to celebrate the opening of its new inclusive playground, a specially designed space where children of all …
A Barnwell County coaching legend has been appointed to lead the Blackville-Hilda Hawks. Leonard "Dwayne" Garrick is the new head football coach at Blackville-Hilda High School, effective …
Barnwell County, South Carolina announced today that it will move forward with reissuing corrected 2025-2026 property tax bills following the identification of a millage rate error that affected the …
From the rooster’s call to the soft shuffle of hooves, Barnwell’s Circle Theatre is being taken over by animals. A cast of 11 youth actors is bringing “Animal Farm” to …
Though an end to the government shutdown could soon be in sight, the status of November SNAP benefits for millions of Americans remains in limbo. SNAP – or the Supplemental Nutrition …
Barnwell County voters returned many familiar faces to office in last week's Nov. 4 municipal elections, where turnout reached 17.82%, according to official results. Of the county's 4,781 registered …
Across two separate gatherings this month, Barnwell County residents came together to honor the men and women who have served in the nation’s armed forces. First with a countywide luncheon at …
For many years, the Grumbling family has decorated their Marlboro Avenue home for Halloween and welcomed trick-or-treaters for candy, games, and lots of spooky fun. The amount of candy handed out has …
Kindergartners from Barnwell Primary School trick-or-treated with downtown businesses on Halloween morning, Oct. 31. Staff from local businesses, many in their Halloween costumes, greeted the …
“The Palmetto State has welcomed us with open arms,” said Randy Schillinger, CEO of Hampton Lumber, at the groundbreaking ceremony. “You’ve made it an easy decision.” …
Nearly a year and a half after the murder of 25-year-old Megan Bodiford of Blackville, the man responsible for her death has been sentenced to more than four decades in prison. …
A suspicious package discovered at Lake Brown on Oct. 30 prompted an extensive emergency response and temporary evacuation before it was determined to be non-explosive, according to Barnwell City …
On Saturday, October 18, 2025, Barnwell Lodge No. 180 sponsored and served dinner to the residents of the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) in Augusta, Ga. The lodge toured the RMH and …
Families filled the streets of Hilda for the town’s 9th Annual Trunk-or Treat, hosted by local churches and community partners. The event featured candy, games, and devotional giveaway …
Barnwell County School District leaders shared several facility and calendar updates during their Oct. 21 board meeting, highlighting continued progress on the new high school project and the recent …
1st place: Barnwell County School District Food Services 2nd Place: Barnwell United Methodist Church 3rd Place: Barnwell 4-H Club People’s Choice Award: Guinyard Butler Middle …
COLUMBIA – Brigadier General Linda J. Riedel of the South Carolina National Guard, who currently serves as assistant adjutant general for the Army, has been selected as the deputy commanding …
Republicans in Washington – members of Congress in particular – should be ashamed of themselves for using the federal government shutdown to score political points. They are …
On Monday, October 20th, a gathering took place at the Barnwell County Library—a celebration that reminded everyone in attendance of the extraordinary people and compassionate work happening …
Dear Editor, As I mentioned before, I sent a letter to Congressman Joe Wilson’s office in Washington, D.C. regarding the poor service in the Barnwell U.S. Post Office. When I did not get a …
When Barnwell County native Maryjane Edwards lost her daughter, Tiffani Camille Sims-Rudolph, to breast cancer last August, she wasn’t sure she’d ever find her voice again. Now, …
Angela Ray, the Barnwell woman at the center of a 2022 dog attack case, was sentenced Oct. 21, 2025, after pleading guilty to multiple counts of animal neglect, abandonment, and ownership of …
A big donation is helping a local organization dig a little deeper in its dream of creating a state-of-the-art education center. The Dreams, Imagination and Gift Development program …
Volunteers came out on Saturday, Oct. 25 for Keep Barnwell County Beautiful’s final Williston trash pick-up of 2025. “Many hands make light work, and this team was able to clear 32 …
