A familiar face has been hired as Barnwell County’s new administrator. Following interviews with two top candidates this week, Barnwell County Council voted to hire Roger Riley as the new …

Barnwell police are searching for a man who broke into Barnwell Family Medicine early Friday morning before fleeing on foot into a nearby neighborhood, according to an incident report from the …

A frustrated resident’s plea over an overgrown county road opened Barnwell County Council’s Oct. 14 meeting, setting the tone for a night focused on infrastructure, workforce growth, and …

The Barnwell County School District held its annual Veterans Day program on Friday, November 14, bringing together students, educators and community members to honor those who served. The event was …

The Tri-County Community Foundation celebrated dozens of local organizations on Oct. 20 during its annual grant awards ceremony, recognizing projects that strengthen education, health and community …

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Angel Brabham and Beverly Allen of Allendale County joined women from across the state in Columbia, September 28- 30, for the South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation’s …

The Barnwell County Delinquent Tax Sale is next week.  The sale will take place on Monday, Nov. 24 at 10 a.m. on the second floor of the Barnwell County Courthouse. Currently, there are 336 …

Two separate events on the same day share a mission of feeding the community’s seniors with a special pre-Thanksgiving feast.  Various community partners are coming together to host …

A Barnwell County native received a hero’s welcome on his final ride home.  On Nov. 10, dozens of firetrucks and other emergency response vehicles from numerous departments across the …

A Barnwell man is recovering after a fire destroyed his home Nov. 10 at the corner of Marlboro Avenue and McDonald Drive. The fire broke out at 16 McDonald Drive, the home of Johnny Walker, who …

Sometime in the late 1940’s, Barnwell’s nurse Evelyn Morris made a beeline to Mockie Holland’s Esso station on Main Street. Rolling her car window down, she explained her …

After his first season playing professional football in Finland, former Newberry College defensive lineman Ty’Ran Tyrell Dixon boarded a flight home to Columbia, S.C., expecting a quiet return. …

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 …

As the holidays approach and the spirit of gratitude fills the air, Barnwell County is once again coming together to celebrate one of its greatest treasures — our seniors. The  Senior …

“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. …

arnwell County, young animal lovers are finding a place to learn, connect and grow—no horse required. Led by volunteer 4-H Horse Club leader Holly Dana and co-leader Cindy Strickland, the …