A house fire Monday, Dec. 29, at 4185 Highway 37 resulted in a total loss after flames broke out while no one was home. According to Long Branch Fire Chief Mark Cato, the fire was reported by a …

An 11-year-old Barnwell girl died in an early morning New Year’s Day wreck. The wreck happened around 1 a.m. on Jan. 1 as a 2015 Honda Accord with five occupants was traveling north on Red Oak …

The City of Barnwell Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating a missing juvenile runaway. Zer''niya Eur'monie Russaw, age 12, is a black female with red in color hair. She was …

A crew of famous characters came to Barnwell on Dec. 19 for “Magic on the Circle”. Wardrobe of Wishes - Princess & Character Performance out of Georgia brought Mickey Mouse, Elsa from …

Volunteers placed 372 wreaths at the Williston Cemetery on Dec. 13.  While evergreen wreaths with red bows are a common sight in December, these wreaths were not just Christmas decorations. …

North Augusta, SC — In the spirit of the season and in keeping with the credit union philosophy of People Helping People, SRP Federal Credit Union is proud to announce that its Board of Directors …

The community is coming together to help a Jefferson Davis Academy teacher after a fire destroyed her home.  Around 1 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 21, Daphnie Smith, a second grade teacher at JDA, …

This November, students across the high schools in Barnwell County School District participated in the annual FoodShare fresh food box giveaway, distributing boxes of fruits and vegetables to …

Some members of the Main Street Church of Christ in Williston had their annual holiday outing on Dec. 18. They visited Carlisle Senior Care in Blackville where they sang Christmas carols, donated 150 …

Members of the Barnwell High School Class of 2005 came home to celebrate their 20 th anniversary.  Approximately 30 classmates along with their guests gathered on Saturday, Nov. 15 at …

Hello friends, I hope this season brings special blessings to you and your loved ones.  This week as I was out and about talking with our neighbors about Christmas traditions, it …

The South Carolina High School League reviews the sizes of the school members periodically and implements a realignment of schools to promote fairness and equity for all schools participating in …

Williston-Elko Middle School (WEMS) recently hosted its annual Math Engagement Night, welcoming students, parents, guardians, faculty, and staff, as well as students and staff from the DIG program. …

The Barnwell County Career Center (BCCC) Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapter is proud to announce that chapter officer Cale Peachey has been accepted to participate in the National FFA Next Gen …

Several Masons were recognized by Barnwell Harmony Lodge No. 17 for their milestone years of service.

The Ivy Garden Club of Williston held its 2nd annual Nativity Festival Dec. 6-7. The activity building of First Baptist Church of Williston was filled with over 150 nativities from all over the world …

Allendale Presbyterian Church hosted the 5th annual Follow the Star event Dec. 5-6, which included nativities from members of 13 area churches. “The Bethlehem nativity reminds people of the …

For more than two decades, Christmas for the Hooper family has meant more than gifts and decorations — it has meant an annual trip to Myrtle Beach that brings generations together and honors the …

The Barnwell City Council covered a wide range of administrative updates, public concerns and department reports during its monthly meeting on Monday, Dec. 1, including the certification of municipal …

The Southern Palmetto Regional Chamber of Commerce has been named one of the 2025 Carolinas Accredited Chambers by the Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (CACCE). This …

As the New Year brings fresh starts and renewed commitments, the Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program, a division of the S.C. Department of Children’s Advocacy, invites community members …

A change in location for Barnwell High School’s 2026 graduation has some students and parents concerned.  Traditionally, commencement ceremonies are held on the football field, unless …

This past Saturday, December 13, Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium in Myrtle Beach was the location of the Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl, known as the North-South game to football aficionados across …

A Blackville family lost their home in an early-morning fire Sunday, Dec. 7, leaving them displaced just weeks before Christmas. According to family members, the fire broke out around 4:45 a.m. …

Blackville Town Council held its final meeting of the year Monday, Dec. 15, addressing year-end priorities, recognizing community contributions and outlining funding needs for the coming year. …