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In Barnwell, Allendale and the rest of the southeast United States, feral pigs have become an existential threat to the sustainability of the region’s farmers. However, the conclusions of a new …
Over the weekend, two shootings occurred in Allendale and Barnwell counties that left 10 people injured and one dead. Investigations into both are ongoing. Renee Wunderlich, director of public …
Although newly released school report cards by the South Carolina Department of Education show that students in Barnwell and Allendale counties are falling behind in most subjects, the report cards …
The long-delayed Fairfax Community Center persisted as one of the top issues for the Fairfax community at the Fairfax Town Council’s October 16 meeting. Additionally, at the meeting, the council …
One of the defining moments in Phyllis Smart’s role as a community organizer was when someone told her of an elderly man in the Town of Fairfax who couldn’t feed himself. The man was a recent …
Like women everywhere, women in Allendale County face issues unique to their community and their lives. Addressing these issues is the mission of The Purple Table, a new event series in Allendale …
At its September 21 meeting, the Allendale County Council approved an ordinance that will create a tax anticipation note of up to $1.5 million. Additionally, the council addressed other issues …
Peppered throughout fields in Allendale, Barnwell and other nearby rural counties are vast fields of solar panels, the start of the future of renewable energy in rural South Carolina, where new solar …
Following the news that Lamaz Robinson was slated to leave the Barnwell Police Department (BPD) and be hired as the Town of Allendale’s administrator, The People-Sentinel obtained a copy of …
At a September 25 meeting, the Allendale Town Council went into executive session to discuss the hiring of a town administrator. The employee slated to be hired for this position was former Barnwell …
In 2024, a new brick-and-mortar restaurant called Kinard’s Kitchen will open in the area. Additionally, a new food truck will serve as an extension of the multi-cuisine restaurant Eat …
At Fairfax’s September 18 town council meeting, the council discussed the rehabilitation of homes within the community, staffing issues and the town’s chronically over budget community center. …
Update: On September 20, Allendale Fire Chief Franklin Stanley contacted The People-Sentinel. This story has been updated with Stanley’s information. In the weeks since a tanker truck fire …
The Allendale Town Council is slated to hire Barnwell police chief Lamaz Robinson as its next town administrator, as well as Allendale County Council member William Robinson (unrelated) as a …
On September 8, a multi-racial crowd of almost 100 farmers from across the southeast, including Allendale, gathered in Bowman for the National Black Growers Council’s Field Day at Mahogany Farms. …
On September 6, Allendale Town Council members Kathy Tharin, Lee Harley-Fits, and Hattie Jackson donated blood at the Allendale blood drive. In 2022, Red Cross declared a nationwide blood shortage …
As new money from both the public and private sector moves into Allendale and Barnwell, local leaders are making preparations for the positive and negative effects the new industry will have on the …
Last Wednesday, as sheets of Hurricane Idalia’s rainfall swept through the tri-county area of Barnwell, Allendale and Bamberg counties, the branch of a falling tree smashed through the ceiling of …
Despite Allendale County’s economy being based primarily on agriculture, members of the community struggle to get access to fresh, healthy food, as well as education about its importance. The …
On September 1, Natalie Sabb and her two children will be evicted from their Fairfax apartment. Despite Sabb working five days a week and contacting every social service group in the area for help, …
Multiple Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests sent by The People-Sentinel to elected officials in Allendale County remain unfulfilled and The People-Sentinel has not been able to make contact …
On August 13, Ronnie Crawford of Varnville, died after being shot at Bluff Road and Sam Street in the Town of Allendale. On August 27, fourteen days after the shooting, the Allendale Police …
Govan’s Sports, Blues and Soul Food restaurant is a place where old meets new. Although the Fairfax eatery has a strong foundation in soul food and Gullah traditions, its pop art murals, modern …
Two months after the firing of Allendale County Administrator Bert O’Rear, the Allendale County Council has not yet stated the reason for his termination. On July 27, The People-Sentinel sent …
On August 17, the Allendale County Council worked on numerous issues that will affect the Allendale community, including healthcare resources, broadband services and the state of the county’s …
