Four individuals have been sentenced for their roles in the 2019 shooting death of 22-year-old Steven Ansley, who was killed during a botched robbery in Williston. The sentencing hearings took …

Benjamin Jenkins Jr., a 17-year-old rising senior from Williston-Elko High School, has been awarded a scholarship to attend P27 Academy, a prestigious baseball development program that combines …

 Each summer, the Bethlehem Baptist Union (BBU) brings together students from across Barnwell, Bamberg and Allendale counties for its annual summer enrichment program—a two- week …

Shawn Howze, chief of police for the Town of Blackville, has announced his resignation, effective Aug. 1. Howze, a native of Blackville who was appointed chief in July 2024, cited a recent incident …

Alex Quintero and Jack Yon, co-owners of the new NAPA Auto Parts store in Williston, say their unexpected business venture is as much about community as it is about commerce. The pair originally …

Amanda Pressiegill was declared the winner of a special election for Allendale Town Council on July 15. However, by July 17, when The People-Sentinel reached out to schedule an interview, Pressiegill …

Rhonda McElveen of Barnwell County has been honored as the 2025 Clerk of Court and Registrar of Deeds of the Year by the South Carolina Association of Clerks of Court & Registers of Deeds …

Building Restoration in Christ’s Kingdom, Inc.—known as BRICK—has been serving Allendale County since 2019 with one mission: to provide hope to those in need by improving their …

Two suspects have been taken into custody in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday, July 19, on Hay Street in Allendale. Tyrese Lofton and Javon Odoms were apprehended without …

The Barnwell County Council’s regular meeting on Tuesday, July 8, began with a passionate yet pointed public comment from Ben Kinlaw, a volunteer with the Keep Barnwell County Beautiful …

At its regular meeting July 14, the Williston Town Council reviewed a variety of updates from town officials, citizens, and contractors—ranging from a clean financial audit to ongoing …

Several students from Williston First Baptist Church recently returned from a life-changing mission trip to Philadelphia through M-Fuge, a nationwide youth missions program that brings student groups …

The valedictorian and salutatorian of Barnwell High School’s Class of 2025 not only share academic honors but also DNA. Valedictorian Josiah Johnson and salutatorian Nick Jones are first …

On Monday, July 7, Barnwell City Council met to discuss several topics, including playground accessibility, yard debris pickup, and committee appointments. For the past few months, Alyssa Dluzak …

On Thursday, June 19, residents from Allendale and surrounding communities gathered at the Allendale National Guard Armory for the Juneteenth Freedom Day event. Angela Doe Youmans, a dance …

The annual Independence Day celebration was held July 4 at Snelling Park. The evening was packed with friends, family, snow cones, music and, of course, fireworks!

On Saturday, June 28, the annual Allendale Ag + Art Tour brought visitors from across the region to explore the county’s farms, markets and local artistry. Although one of the four scheduled …

The Dreams, Imagination and Gift Development (DIG) Program has become an invaluable asset to the children and teens of Barnwell County, offering mentorship, education and hands-on opportunities to …

A Williston man has been charged with attempted murder following a shooting early Tuesday morning that left another man paralyzed from the neck down. Joseph Samarco II, 24, of Williston, was arrested …

At its regularly scheduled board meeting Tuesday, June 24, the Barnwell County School District tackled a full agenda—finalizing the general fund budget for the 2025–26 school year, …

The sound of Southern soul filled the streets of Denmark on Saturday, June 21, as the third annual Teen Wellness Bash brought together hundreds of attendees for an evening of purpose, community, and …

Barnwell County Bulls chosen as mascot for new consolidated high school The Barnwell County School District has completed a major step in the process of creating a new countywide high school and …

Williston native turns personal tragedy into healing memoir When Dekayla Jennings lost her mother to cancer at just 18 years old, her world fell apart. An only child, Jennings had spent nearly …

The City of Barnwell’s Independence Day Bash was held Friday, June 27 at Lions Club Park in Barnwell. The event included food trucks, vendors, live music by Rylan James, music by Gary Brantley, …

A string of car break-ins and a vehicle theft reported last week across Barnwell neighborhoods have prompted warnings from local law enforcement. According to incident reports, the crimes …