Blackville man received maximum sentence for criminal sexual conduct with a minor

The deputy solicitor asked the judge to sentence Sidney Davis, 39, of Blackville, to 15 years in prison – the maximum penalty for criminal sexual conduct with a minor, third degree. Davis …

Barnwell State Park's Ashley Audette named Regional Ranger of the Year

Ashley Audette is a Ranger 2 at the Barnwell State Park.

Discovering your life purpose can feel like a daunting journey. The balance between checking off priorities, such as paying the bills, and pursuing your passions that make you eager for each new day …

Allendale community gathers to pray after recent violence

<p>Members of the Allendale community gathered at the Allendale County Courthouse on Friday, May 3 to pray one week after a spate of violence killed a 14-year-old girl and left multiple others injured.</p>

“I pray that we stand firm, stand together, arm-in-arm, wherever we have to go, whatever we have to do to see that this ends,” said Fairfax Mayor Butch Sauls. “Enough is enough in burying our …

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Barnwell Track and Field teams competed at Region Championships

<p><strong>T’avion Johnson qualified to compete at the Lower State Championships in the long jump, 100-meter dash, and 200-meter dash, based on his Region Championships finishes. </strong></p>

The Barnwell Warhorse Track and Field teams competed at the Region 6-AA Region Championships last Wednesday, May 1. Woodland High School served as the host school for the Region meet, that is a …

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Williston-Elko track athletes qualify for state championship

Williston-Elko High track athletes that qualified for the State Championships this Thursday, May 16 at Spring Valley include Na’Kiya Mercado 100m, Malaysia Youmans 100m hurdles, Deontae Holman …

Front row: Gracyn Williams, Reese Yelton, Reese Collins. 2nd row: Matti Bell, Makayla Barrett, Kyndal Kennedy, Laney Fox, Tatum Miller. Back row: Coach Jamie Wootten, Hailey O’Neal, Kendall Adams, I’yana Robinson, Tra’Niya Josey, Chara Wootten, Taylor Croft, KK Redd, Coach Greg Williams.

Lady Blue Devils end season as district runners-up

The Lady Blue Devils ended their season as district runners-up for the second year in a row. Williston-Elko High’s softball team competed in the district championship on May 9 against …

Carolina Shockers compete in S.E.S. Battle of the Best

On April 27 and 28, the 6th and 9th grade girls basketball teams for the Carolina Shockers traveled to Gilbert High School to play in the 2024 “S.E.S. Battle of the Best” basketball …

From left to right: Maddox Ashby, Connor Still, Axel Myers, Sawyer Johnson, Daniel Anastasia, Jaxon Wagener, Kipper Polk, Rylan Kearse (RK), and Rylan Lacroix; (back row) coaches Chris Yancey, Dave Anastasia, Jamie Ashby, and Michael Polk.

Barnwell Bombers are runners-up at Statesboro tournament

The Barnwell Bombers 9u AAA were the runners-up in the Perfect Game Statesboro Showdown May 4-5 in Statesboro, Ga. Out of the six competing teams, the Barnwell Bombers came in second. “They …

Rashaun Buckmon signs with Limestone

On Friday, May 10, Barnwell High School’s Rashaun Buckmon signed to play soccer at Limestone University this fall. Friends, coaches, administrators, and family gathered to celebrate …

Bands of Barnwell County unite for indoor marching band season

Seventeen musically inclined students from across Barnwell County traveled to Dorman High School in Roebuck, S.C. on April 13 for the Carolina Winter Ensemble Association’s (CWEA) …

<p><strong>WEHS junior Madison Wright is a winner in writing contest.</strong></p>

WEHS junior wins statewide writing contest

Madison Wright, a junior at Williston-Elko High School, is one of the winners of the 2024 S.C. Department of Education and Dominion Energy Strong Men and Women in S.C. History Student Writing …

STEM 'DIGS' deep in Williston through annual festival

The ninth annual DIG STEM Festival came to Main Street in Williston on Saturday, May 4. Each year, the Dreams, Imaginations, and Gifts (DIG) program hosts a day where STEM professionals showcase …

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Letter: Chief Buddy Darnell will forever be missed

Dear Editor, This week Barnwell lost one of the finest Christian gentlemen it was ever my privilege to know. Chief Buddy hired me at the Barnwell Police Department in 2002 and for 22 years it’s …

Stories on Southern speech patterns just keep a-comin’

One of the most overused words in any language is “expert.” News people write that word a lot to avoid a long, boring title. I don’t claim to be an expert on anything, but …

Better Business Bureau - BBB Offers Tips to Avoid Data Breaches and the Red Flags of Data Theft

We’ve seen several data breach announcements this year, including the AT&T breach that has potentially impacted 73 million people. Data breaches are more common these days, especially as …

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Editorial - The start of something big for local news. Congress must follow New York’s lead.

The state of New York, led by a powerful coalition of local publishers, has just approved game-changing legislation in the fight to preserve local news outlets and community journalism. By including …

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Sundial Festival draws locals, visitors to downtown Barnwell

The annual Sundial Festival drew a large crowd of Barnwell County residents and out-of-town visitors to downtown Barnwell on Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11. Traditionally, the festival has been …

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Wildfire smoke is back – fires burning across Canada are already triggering US air quality alerts in the Midwest and Plains

Dozens of wildfires are burning across Canada in May 2024 and sending unhealthy smoke blowing into the northern U.S. again. At the same time, the southeastern U.S. is getting smoke from Mexico, where …

A jacket, a coin, a letter − relics of Omaha Beach battle tell the story of D-Day 80 years later

Between the villages of Vierville-sur-Mer and Sainte-Honorine-des-Pertes in Normandy, France, is a 5-mile stretch of beach that was once called Côte d’Or, or “golden coast.” …

Governments are scrambling to control AI

Artificial intelligence has lawmakers concerned. Verbit analyzed news and government reports to see what laws are being passed to regulate AI.

Adaris Rivera, a community leader who found hope and help with her mental health while living in a rural area.

Tips For Improving Mental Health

(NAPSI)—When it comes to mental health, many people across the U.S. have experienced their share of challenges–but help may be at hand. The Problem The issue is especially concerning in …

America's 10 Most Amazing Shelter Dog Makeovers Unleashed

(BPT) - May marks National Pet Month, and it's a time to celebrate the love and companionship our furry friends bring into our lives; however, let's not forget about the dogs still awaiting their …