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Blackville-Hilda girls track and field team wins Region Championship

Blackville-Hilda Hawks are Back-to Back Region 3-A Champions.
The Blackville-Hilda Hawks Girls Track and Field team entered the Region 3-A Championships as the defending Region Champions. After another great showing, this past Thursday, May 1 at Calhoun County …
Barnwell hopes to keep celebrating playoff wins deep into the post season.
Barnwell baseball ready for playoffs
The 2025 Barnwell Warhorse baseball team ended the regular season with a win over the visiting Woodland Wolverines by a 14-4 score. The victory should serve as a nice momentum builder as the playoffs …
The Lady Warhorse softball team is asking for Warhorse Nation to show up and show out as they open District 5 playoffs against Cheraw this Wednesday, May 7.
Barnwell softball opens playoffs at home
The Barnwell Warhorse softball team opens the 2025 playoffs at home this Wednesday, May 7 as the Cheraw Lady Braves come to town to open the District 5 bracket. Woodland and Lake City will join the …
JDA wins SCISA Skeet State Championship
The Jefferson Davis Shotgun Raiders teams have competed and done well throughout the year.  There are three groups under the Shotgun Raiders umbrella and the three competed this past …
Jax Mead, Joe Huggins, and John Huggins of Barnwell High School took home first place in the SCDNR Skeet Championship - JV school division on May 3 in Edgefield.
Warhorse sporting clays team brings home awards
Jax Mead, Joe Huggins, and John Huggins of Barnwell High School took home first place in the SCDNR Skeet Championship - JV school division on May 3 in Edgefield.   Jax Mead of the …
Obituaries
Frances Elizabeth “Lib” Croft Gunnells
OLAR - Frances Elizabeth “Lib” Croft Gunnells, 74, of Olar, S.C. passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock p.m., Friday, May 16, 2025 at …
Taylor Strock
Taylor Strock
ORANGEBURG - William Taylor Strock, 33, of Orangeburg, S.C. passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 3 o’clock p.m., Tuesday, May …
Loretta B. (Rita) Rhodus
Loretta B. (Rita) Rhodus
WILLISTON - Loretta B. (Rita) Rhodus, 93, of Irmo, S.C. and formerly of Williston, S.C., slipped the bonds of her earthly home on May 4, 2025 and went to her heavenly home to be with her Lord and …
Ernest Parker Sr.
Ernest Parker Sr.
WILLISTON - A funeral service for Mr. Ernest Parker Sr. of Williston, South Carolina was held at 12:00 noon, Saturday, May 10, 2025 from the Mount Zion Baptist Church, 832 Mount Zion Road, …
Barbara Hollis Kennerly
Barbara Hollis Kennerly
WILLISTON - Barbara Ann Hollis Kennerly, 91, of Williston, S.C., formerly of Springfield, S.C., passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock p.m., …
Education

Savannah River Mission Completion donates $30,000 to elementary schools STEM education

Savannah River Mission Completion President and Program Manager Dr. Dave Olson presents a $15,000 check to Barnwell Elementary School.
Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) do- nated $30,000 to two local elementary schools for sci- ence, technology, engineer- ing, and math (STEM) edu- cation. SRMC, the Savannah …

USC Salkehatchie’s Health Careers Exploration Day inspires future healthcare professionals

USC Salkehatchie, in collaboration with Lowcountry AHEC, hosted a Health Careers Exploration Day for students from multiple regional high schools. The event offered a comprehensive overview of …

Superintendent's Corner: Every student matters. Every moment counts.

One of the most impactful parts of our recent strategic planning process was the creation of a shared vision for Barnwell County School District. Bringing together a dedicated group of educators, …
Ronald Moore of R&C Low Country Bees based in Kline
removes a honeybee hive from a building built in 1810.

Local beekeepers win $10k to keep business buzzing

A couple’s passion for pollinators has grown into a buzzing business in Barnwell County.  R&C Low Country Bees has grown exponentially in the past two years– supplying honey …

Barnwell County School District Board recognizes student success, looks ahead

The Barnwell County School District Board of Trustees opened its April meeting by recognizing student achievements and spotlighting efforts to strengthen the district’s future. …

Superintendent's Corner: Shaping the Future of Barnwell County Schools—Your Voice Matters

Several weeks ago, I shared an exciting vision with our community: the creation of a new high school and career center for Barnwell County — a facility shaped not only by the latest innovations …
Lily Love & Ryder Bessinger

JDA Queen of Hearts Pageant fundraiser participants recognized

Jefferson Davis Academy wishes to recognize the participants of the Queen of Hearts Pageant, which was cancelled.  The pageant is a fundraiser the junior class was going to host to raise …

STATE WINNERS: Barnwell TSA sweeps at states

Steve Andrews, TSA instructor at Barnwell High School, congratulates all TSA students for competing in the South Carolina TSA  state conference March 28-30 in Florence.   The …

Blackville-Hilda High School Prom

Blackville-Hilda High School held its “The Night Unveiled” themed prom on Saturday, April 26 in the gymnasium.  Prom Court Prince- Messiah McFadden Princess- …

USC Salk Leadership Institute dives deep into regional development

The USC Salkehatchie Leadership Institute, in collaboration with SouthernCarolina Alliance, is actively engaged in its 2025 leadership development program, providing participants with a comprehensive …
2025 Wedding Guide

Opinion

Care Corner: Cultivating light in the darkness – Aiken Barnwell Recovery Foundation

Founded in 2023, the  Aiken Barnwell Recovery Foundation, Inc.  is a beacon of hope for individuals and families impacted by mental illness in our community. Headquartered in Aiken County, …
Kelvin Collins

BBB offers tips to find trustworthy movers during National Moving Month

The majority of household moves take place between May and August, causing May to be deemed National Moving Month and the official kick off to the moving season. Whether you’re moving …

Dear Alyssa: Natural ways to boost your energy

Dear Alyssa, How can I boost my energy naturally without reaching for caffeine? Detox Darling Dear Detox Darling, Let’s start by acknowledging how difficult it can be to let …
Dear Friends, Last month, we learned that all National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grants—including those that support state councils like South Carolina Humanities—have been …
In the spirit of unity, grace, and deep reflection, the Barnwell County Ministerial Coalition once again brought our community together through their annual Spring Ministry— the Lenten Luncheon …
Entertainment

SRP Federal Credit Union to host Member Appreciation Movie Night, featuring “Inside Out 2”

North Augusta, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union will welcome members, families, and guests at its semi-annual Member Appreciation Movie Night at the SRP Administrative Campus on Friday, May 2, …

From Small Town to Billboard: T Da Wizard’s Beat Goes National

One man from small-town South Carolina is proving that big dreams can grow from humble beginnings. Terrance Thompson—better known by his stage name, T Da Wizard —has recently found …

Kayak rental system launches at Kilkenny Park

In 2023, Hilary Hindman of Barnwell County and Kevin Roberts of the city of Barnwell shared a vision for improving recreational opportunities in the community. Together, they partnered to launch a …
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