BBB Offers Tips on Romance Scams during Valentine’s Day Although the concern exists all year round, with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, romance scams are extremely prevalent at this …

Barnwell County School District (BCSD) is committed to hiring individuals who love serving our community—and, ultimately, our children. If you are passionate about educating young people and …

In Barnwell County, help often comes through quiet acts of faith, compassion, and service. One of the organizations consistently living this out is the Barnwell County Ministerial Coalition—a …

Gosh, how does it happen? The years go by so quickly. Moments over moments. Like individual snowflakes, accumulating into snowdrifts that become avalanches of time. Days that become years, …

As our community continues to navigate the severe winter weather that has recently impacted our area, decisions about weather and school district operations have understandably moved to the …

The IRS will begin accepting 2025 tax returns on Monday, January 26 th,  and the filing deadline will be Wednesday, April 15 th . If you need help with your tax preparation, now is an ideal time …

How many books would you guess have been published on how to be happy? I asked my close friend Google. Here’s what he/she said:  “It's impossible to know the exact number, but …

One of the most important responsibilities of a school district is not just responding to today’s needs, but preparing for tomorrow’s opportunities. That work requires thoughtful planning, shared …

The demise of another print edition of a major newspaper— The Atlanta Journal-Constitution —has prompted a number of nostalgic columns about the good ol’ days of print journalism. Like other …

The start of a new year is the perfect opportunity to declutter, refresh, and reclaim your space. Thanks to online marketplaces, turning unwanted items into extra cash has never been easier - all …

At its core, public education is about preparing students not only for graduation but for the responsibilities and opportunities they will face beyond their time in our schools. That preparation is …

At some point in my life—it may have been when I was a toddler playing with blocks—I figured out I was not good at anything that involved working with my hands. That’s why I admire people …

When some people think about K–12 school choice, they often picture families in large metropolitan areas touring dozens of schools in search of the right fit. That certainly happens, but education …

Dear Community, In this time of shock, grief, and sorrow you offered comfort. We will never forget the outpour of love we received from our family, church family, our friends and neighbors, …

BBB Tip: Joining a gym or purchasing at-home equipment? Avoid new year fraud The beginning of a new year is often associated with increased interest in gym memberships, at-home workout …

Now that the Democrat-dictated Schumer Shutdown is behind us and the salaries of our military and air traffic controllers are being paid, the ability to fully secure the American border has returned, …

The New Year started in tragedy in Barnwell County. First, an 11-year-old lost her life on New Year’s Day in a wreck. Then, a mother and three kids lost their home in a house fire. As a journalist, …

This past Monday, as our staff returned to our schools and classrooms in preparation for welcoming students back after the holiday break, I had the opportunity to spend some time with the newly …

It was December 1997 and I had been saved for over two years. I was working a part-time job getting ready to go to seminary. I was working with a friend from our church in a clothing store, it was …

Dear Editor, Every year there are new reports about failing schools. For those of us in education, this can be very discouraging. During the ’23-’24 school year a bright spot emerged. The …

Dear Editor, We, the family of Harrison Nathaniel Miller, extend our deepest and most sincere gratitude to all our family, friends, and his co workers. Thank you for the overwhelming outpouring …