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One of the greatest strengths of Barnwell County School District is the community that surrounds our schools. Our families care about what happens in our classrooms, our hallways, on our buses, on …
When I first told people I was going to Barnwell, South Carolina, for the summer, almost everyone asked me the same thing: “Where is Barnwell?” Honestly, I had to look it up too. Coming …
1 Corinthians 3:6-8 Apostle Paul reminds us: “I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase...and that each will receive his own reward according to his labor.” Today, June 30, 2026, …
Dear Michele and Marcia: Well, girls, your mother and I are racking our brains for suitable stories to include in the memory book you requested. “Why don’t you do something on our …
You have no doubt heard that the rising cost of energy is being driven by data centers. But the truth is data centers done right can share the costs of modernizing South Carolina’s …
Every South Carolinian deserves two things: to be safe in their community and to know that law enforcement exercises its authority responsibly. Those are not competing values. They are complementary …
Buying a vehicle should be an exciting milestone—but that excitement can quickly turn into frustration when the title doesn't arrive. Without proper title and registration, you may eventually find …
To the Editor, My name is Mrs. Lisa Johnson , and I am writing as a deeply concerned resident of Blackville. Recently, our neighborhood near 94 Enid Street , in the school zone …
Riding along in the rolling hills of the Ozark Mountains is a lot like traveling in Oconee and Pickens counties. Soothing, curvy highways slide across the dense, verdant landscape. The …
If you have a college student heading to campus soon, their mind is most likely on classes, tuition, and the endless list of school supplies. But amidst the excitement of a new semester, it’s easy …
August marks back-to-school season in South Carolina. It’s a season filled with anticipation for new coursework and academic progress, but also a time for students and families to reflect on the …
As I have reflected on the opening of this school year, my mind keeps returning to two moments: the day our entire district staff gathered together before students arrived and the excitement of …
Dear Students of Barnwell County, Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! There is something special about the beginning of a new school year. Whether you are beginning …
Back in 1929, the man who became South Carolina’s longest-serving state superintendent of education (1922-1947) included a quote in a state report about the need to be prepared. “Failing to …
If you’re like me, you are excited that high school football season is almost here. You used to have to go to the stadium to root for your local high school athletic team or your favorite college …
It is hard to believe the 2026–2027 school year is already here! This week, we officially welcome our faculty and staff back to Barnwell County School District, and there is always something …
Dear Community, Thank you for every call, visit, text, prayer, and every act of kindness shown to our family. Your love and support have reminded us that we do not walk this journey alone. With …
It started in 2013 with little things. She would repeat herself, commenting, for example, on a particular store, using the same words every time she and her husband passed the place on the …
As students and families prepare for a new school year, back-to-school shopping is once again in full swing. From school supplies and laptops to clothing, dorm essentials, and electronics, families …
His words arrive clearly—strong and direct words—even though the speaker is 5,400 miles away. “If Ukraine were to lose this war,” Buddy Thigpen says by phone, “it will be dramatic. It …
To understand the erosion of how Americans interact these days, just look to our recent story of vaccinations. For years, parents routinely got children inoculated so they wouldn’t get dreaded …
With the cost of groceries and fuel continuing to strain many household budgets, it's no surprise that consumers are eager to take advantage of legitimate savings opportunities. Unfortunately, …
As we begin another new school year in Barnwell County School District, there is a sense of anticipation that fills our schools. Hallways come alive as staff members return from summer break, and …
People are interesting, and every one of them has a story. That’s the first thing I learned as a young newspaper reporter several decades ago. I enjoyed my first interview—with a guy …
Dear Editor, The Barnwell Community Soup Kitchen would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to IGA for their faithful weekly donations and continued commitment to helping those in need …
