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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 …
The vision of the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) is for all students to graduate ready for success in college, careers, and citizenship. To make this vision a reality, school districts …
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, …
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 …
King George Lavender Farm in Barnwell hosted its annual Lavender Festival on June 7. Organizers estimate the festival attracted at least 1,300 attendees from all over South Carolina, North …
The Kelly Edwards High School Class of 1965 celebrated their 60th reunion on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at Houndslake Country Club in Aiken. Everyone enjoyed the reunion as they celebrated another …
A New Symbol of Strength for Barnwell County Over the past several months, something truly special has been unfolding in Barnwell County School District. As we prepare to open a new, …
To the students who were on the mascot committee that I know personally, I think y'all did a great job. The district wanted something completely new that didn't involve the old schools, which was …
I’ve struggled long and hard with this consolidation myself. I’ve weighed the pros and the cons. I’ve not been happy about some of the things I’ve heard, witnessed, and …
Over the past several months, something truly special has been unfolding in Barnwell County School District. As we prepare to open a new, unified high school and career center to serve students from …
The Southern Palmetto Regional Chamber cel- ebrated its third annual Home- grown Leadership Summit on Thursday, June 12, recogniz- ing a new class of graduates from its flagship …
As we enjoy the momen- tum of summer programs and prepare for the year ahead, I thought it would be the perfect time to highlight one of our district’s valued community partners …
The USC Salkehatchie Leadership Institute, in collaboration with SouthernCarolina Alliance, proudly announces the graduation of its 2025 Leadership Salkehatchie class. This year's program has …
Bamberg/Barnwell Adult Education honored its Class of 2025 during a graduation ceremony June 5 at Barnwell State Park, recognizing students who earned a GED or high school diploma. Director Joye …
A new community program in Hilda is helping families get active and learn about healthy living through games, lessons and partnerships. The Healthy Hometown Initiative, launched through a …
Women from across Allendale County came together Saturday, June 14, for a day of empowerment, inspiration and connection at the “Spill the Tea” women’s event held at the USC …
DENMARK - Denmark Technical College has named Robert Young as the new head men’s soccer coach, bringing a fresh perspective and a player-focused coaching style to one of the …
The 2nd annual Ag + Art Tour of Barnwell County was a hit with residents and visitors alike. Some may even say it was the “GOAT” (greatest of all time). The agritourism event was …
The Barnwell County School District board held its second reading of the proposed budget for the 2025-26 school year, finalizing a financial plan that maintains the current millage rate while …
A cornerstone of opportunity for adults in Barnwell and Bamberg counties is now facing a crisis. Bamberg-Barnwell Adult Education, which serves more than 600 students each year, must …
As summer break begins and our students step away from the classroom, it’s natural for people to wonder what happens in our schools during the quieter months. While it may seem like the …
Sudha Rani Alamanda from Barnwell graduates from The Citadel CHARLESTON— Sudha Rani Alamanda of Barnwell was among almost 400 students from The Citadel Graduate College accepted their …
Citizens for Nuclear Tech- nology Awareness (CNTA) is seeking applicants for the Savannah River Misson Completion (SRMC) Science Scholarship. The $10,000 scholarship is sponsored by SRMC. SRMC …
