The holidays are fast approaching, and with that comes spikes in reports to  BBB Scam Tracker  regarding delivery related scams and “porch pirates” – thieves who brazenly …

A new doctor is in at Barnwell Chiropractic.  Dr. Mark Deichman has taken the reins at the Irving Street business after the retirement of Dr. Martin Shealy earlier this year. The decision …

Someone asked me the other day if I always wanted to be a journalist.  I told him no, I thought I wanted to be an artist. You see, I took this art-by-mail course when I was a kid. But after …

The 2024 holiday shopping season promises to be an unpredictable one. With more than $240 billion in U.S. online sales expected, scammers are ready to pounce on unsuspecting shoppers by using fake …

Black Friday, traditionally the single busiest shopping day of the year, arrives a little late this year on November 29, with many stores advertising Black Friday prices much earlier. Instead of …

From smokin’ hot barbeque to hauntingly good blues, the 3rd Annual BBQ, Blues & Boos festival was a treat for all. The festival was hosted by the Southern Palmetto Regional Chamber of …

The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) opened in Barnwell County served over 100 individuals in the three days it was open.  The center was located at the Barnwell Regional Airport from …

When I first arrived in Allendale County as a reporter in July 2023, I was told the typical narrative about Allendale: a rural community ailed by high rates of crime, poverty and corruption. But the …

Last week marked my 14 th work anniversary at The People-Sentinel .  This week is National Newspaper Week, spotlighting the important work local newspapers do in their communities and …

Hurricane Helene devastated the East Coast, but Barnwell County was spared major damage and fatalities. The Category 4 storm hit Florida around 11 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26 with 140 mph winds …