There’s just something different about holding a newspaper in your hands instead of reading it online. The physical newspaper is a treasure trove of unexpected information. At first …

Receiving a notice about an unpaid traffic ticket can be alarming. Unfortunately, scammers know this and are increasingly using fake traffic citation notices to pressure consumers into paying fines …

The long hall at Great Wolf Lodge was lined on both sides with cheering people at dinnertime. They were clapping, hooting, yelling encouragement as 82 families walked by, some in tears, some with …

Being selected for jury duty is a civic responsibility — but scammers are exploiting that obligation to frighten consumers into sending money. Across the country, reports of jury duty scams …

March is National Reading Month, an annual celebration dedicated to fostering a love of reading in children of all ages. Throughout this month, schools, families, libraries, and community partners …

We’d love for the community to come out this Saturday, support these young athletes, and help us continue building something bigger than basketball. This is about legacy. This is about unity. This is about Barnwell.

The long hall at Great Wolf Lodge was lined on both sides with cheering people at dinnertime. They were clapping, hooting, yelling encouragement as 82 families walked by, some in tears, some with …

As I have shared many times, early childhood education is a top priority of both our Barnwell County School District Board of Trustees and our district as a whole. We are deeply committed to …

Better Business Bureau (BBB) is noticing an increase in calls related to door-to-door sales. Door-to-door salespeople offer a range of  services , including  paving , pine straw, magazine …

Dear Editor, I am writing to express my sincere appreciation to our State Senator Brad Hutto and State Representative Lonnie Hosey for their support in helping secure the paving of the parking …

As the self-appointed ambassador for the encouragement of citizen aluminum can recycling for Barnwell and surrounding environs I bring a follow up letter on the subject. If you missed the first …

H ello again, dear readers. I hope all is well for you and yours. February is here and with it, pronounced thoughts of love rise, as do the warming temperatures outside our front doors, …

B arnwell County School District has reached an exciting milestone in the development of our new Barnwell County High School. The Design and Development phase of the project is now complete—a …

Dear Editor, As responsible citizens, we should recycle your aluminum cans. This is an effective way to help preserve the earth for our children, be a good steward of the resources God has …

The bill to shelter millions of dollars in contracts between schools and athletes now pending in the South Carolina Senate is a betrayal.  It is a betrayal of a commitment made by the General …

There’s more than one word for people who lurk around social media using its anonymity to spew hatred and venom because they don’t like someone’s views or the way they look. 

Dear Community, On behalf of myself and my sons, I would like to express our deepest appreciation for your kind words, prayers, and support during this difficult time. Your messages of …

This past week many agencies celebrated “Safer Internet Day” by sharing tips to help us all be mindful of the importance of staying alert to potential safety and fraud issues online. One …

Barnwell County School District (BCSD) is pleased to continue to offer District School Choice, providing our families with additional flexibility when considering the public school options available …

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so, guys, what are you going to do for your beloved wife on Feb. 14 th ? I have asked myself that question every February for 59 years, so obviously …

As with most years, this Valentine’s Day brings a surge of activity on dating websites, with singles looking to the internet for a love connection. Many learned that these sites are rife with …

Dear Editor:  As a local author and native Barnwellian and on behalf of the craftspeople, artists, small business owners, and authors of the region, I want to express my disappointment at …