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The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) and Dominion Energy recognized Williston-Elko High School student Madison Wright and four other students from across the state recently for …
On June 18, Barnwell County Sheriff Steve Griffith, Lt. Eric Kirkland, and other investigators and detectives visited DIG Summer Camp in Williston. “It was an open forum with the panel where …
The Barnwell County School District (BCSD) transition board’s June 11 community meeting was well attended. Residents from across the county came to learn more about the upcoming facility …
Some students from Kelly Edwards Elementary School in Williston recently received the chance to attend an Augusta Greenjackets baseball game at SRP Park in North Augusta.
The community is invited to an informational meeting about the Barnwell County School District's facility plan. The meeting will be held Tuesday, June 11 at 6 p.m. at the Barnwell County Career …
Three Barnwell County students are Tigertown Bound. Barnwell High, Williston-Elko High and Blackville-Hilda High School students will attend Clemson University in the fall. Students accepted to …
A group of high-school students studying construction and welding at the Barnwell County Career Center recently learned about career opportunities at one of the largest construction projects …
Seventeen musically inclined students from across Barnwell County traveled to Dorman High School in Roebuck, S.C. on April 13 for the Carolina Winter Ensemble Association’s (CWEA) …
A partnership with a local credit union has paid off for the Barnwell County Consolidated School District (BCCSD). The BCCSD, along with other local school districts, participate in the SRP …
During their March 14 meeting, the Rotary Club of Barnwell County honored four students for displaying service above self. The club bestows “Service Above Self” awards each month to one …
The Barnwell County School District (BCSD) is offering parents and students a school of choice option in the 2024-2025 school year. The deadline to apply to attend a school outside of your …
Fifty students from Howard University in Washington, D.C. made the trip down the east coast to spend their spring break mentoring students in Barnwell and Allendale counties. Since 1994, Howard …
Consolidation update, new programs, and policy approval were topics of discussion at the Barnwell County School District (BCSD) meeting on February 27. New Programs Blackville-Hilda High School …
On November 14, 2023, 23 scholars were inducted into the National Junior Beta Club at Williston-Elko Middle School. These students were selected for membership based on their academic standing and …
Questions of how the new Barnwell County School District (BCSD) will be structured have been circulating - where will the new consolidated high school be? Will Pre-K through eighth grade remain in …
On September 12, four Williston-Elko High School students had the opportunity to dress like they were working in the professional healthcare field. It was Career Day at Barnwell County Career …
Methods of providing mental health services to students and staff was a focus at the Barnwell County School Board’s (BCSD) October 24 meeting. Superintendent Dr. Crissie Stapleton thanked the …
Sergeant Donald Danner played a vital role in establishing D.A.R.E in Barnwell County as a school resource officer (SRO). Now, he is continuing his 41-year career in law enforcement serving in a …
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 Barnwell County School District (BCSD) board did not let a brief power outage stop them from addressing the needs of the district. Board members were discussing the recently created Barnwell …
Barnwell and Allendale counties are preparing for Hurricane Idalia. On Tuesday, August 29, Gov. Henry McMaster declared a State of Emergency in preparation for the potential effects from Hurricane …
Swiss Krono donated $5,000 to Foodshare Bamberg in an effort to bring fresh produce to all fall athletes in Barnwell County. Athletes and band members at Blackville-Hilda High School (BHHS), …
The Barnwell County School District (BCSD) Board of Trustees met on August 22 at the Williston-Elko High School auditorium for their monthly meeting. The next meeting will be held on September 26 …
Recently, 26 participants completed Parent University, a program that was included in the Williston-Elko Strategic Plan and Academic Recovery Plan as a way to engage parent involvement. This was the …
Dr. Crystal "Crissie" Stapleton has been selected to serve as the superintendent of the recently formed Barnwell County School District (BCSD). “Barnwell County School District Board of Trustees …
