Members of the newly created transitional Barnwell County School District Board of Trustees were sworn in at their first meeting on July 25 held at the Barnwell County Career Center (BCCC). On the …

Over 20 students attended Freedom Camp held at Blackville-Hilda High School (BHHS) to learn about their heritage through fine arts and interactive teaching. “I’ve always had an interest in …

BLUFFTON -- The Chancellor's List recognizes University of South Carolina Beaufort undergraduate degree-seeking students with superb records of academic performance. Ja'Niyah Beaver of …

SPARTANBURG -- Wofford College awarded 384 Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees to 369 graduates during the college's 169th Commencement exercises. John Martin Perry Reed of …

Donna Taylor went above and beyond to help students soar to success. The long-time media specialist at Blackville-Hilda High School (BHHS) passed away on Sunday, July 2 at the age of 68. She …

Daphne Wood led the evolution of technology in Blackville-Hilda schools during her 37-year career as technology director. Wood arrived at her surprise retirement luncheon on March 16 with a report …

AIKEN - Aiken Technical College has announced its Dean’s List for the spring 2023 semester. To receive the honor, students must be enrolled in at least nine semester hours in a degree, diploma, or …

Dr. Marcella Shaw broke down in tears during a surprise retirement party. The Barnwell County Consolidated School District (BCCSD) held a luncheon on June 1 to recognize Shaw, who is retiring …

A Williston native is the 2023 Barnwell County Consolidated School District Teacher of the Year. Dalton Mundy received the top award on May 25 during the district’s end-of-the-year celebration …

The April winners of the Service Above Self awards includes two future chemists. The Rotary Club of Barnwell County bestows these awards monthly to a student from each high school who exemplifies …

The Barnwell County Consolidated School District is planning a summer of activities to keep students engaged. The district is offering a variety of programs for students of all grade levels …

Five people have been appointed to oversee the consolidation of Barnwell County’s school districts. With the passage of the Barnwell County School District consolidation bill on April 25, …

The consolidation of Barnwell County school districts is final after the April 25 signature of Governor Henry McMaster. Barnwell County School District 45 (BSD45), Barnwell County Consolidated …

The Barnwell County Consolidated School District (BCCSD) will have a new interim leader next year. Dr. Marcella Shaw is retiring at the end of the current school year after nearly 30 years in …

Barnwell County Career Center (BCCC) law enforcement students had a candid conversation about their futures with Al Jenkins, regional director for Senator Tim Scott, on the morning of Tuesday, March …

Senator Brad Hutto and Representative Lonnie Hosey met with Barnwell County Council and members of the community and discussed imminent county-wide school consolidation alongside other …

Randy Martin was instrumental in the lives of his band students and fellow band directors. The retired band director, who dedicated his career to teaching Barnwell County students band, died March …

A bill introduced to the S.C. Senate on Wednesday, March 22 proposes the complete consolidation of all Barnwell County school districts by July 1, 2024. The consolidation bill was introduced to …

Four students were awarded the Service Above Self award by the Rotary Club of Barnwell County for exemplifying the namesake phrase of the award. “It's always amazing for us when we get to hear …

The Barnwell County Consolidated School District is pleased to announce that Mrs. Chelsea Calhoun will be the next principal for Macedonia Elementary-Middle School (MEMS) for the 2023-2024 school …

Barnwell County Consolidated School District (BCCSD) school board approved a five-year strategic plan and a slew of capital improvement projects at their Feb. 27 meeting. Strategic Plan for 2023 - …

Macedonia Elementary-Middle School celebrated its first class of D.A.R.E. grads since the pandemic. Sixty fifth and sixth grade students received their certificates on Feb. 10 as loved ones …

The story of Camella Black’s advocacy for agriculture is shared in honor of National FFA Week (February 18 to 25). Every time Dorie Myers puts on her blue corduroy FFA jacket, she is …

Uncommon for the south, bitter cold winter temperatures that dropped down into the low 20’s, didn’t stop community-minded residents from their united cause of raising money for Macedonia …

The Rotary Club of Barnwell County awarded three seniors with the Service Above Self Award at their February meeting– all of which coincidentally have aspirations to start a career in the medical …