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Madison Doughtie, an eleventh grader at Barnwell High School, represented her school at the Region Two Band Clinic held Feb. 17-18 at Lexington High School. She was the only Barnwell County …
The Barnwell School District 45 board was celebrated as they move forward. “Forward Together” was the 2023 theme of National School Board Month in January. Board members received gifts from …
Barnwell School District 45 has made some mid-year administrative changes. The promotion of Guinyard-Butler Middle School’s (GBMS) principal to a district-level job is leading to a series of …
In January 2023, Williston-Elko High School had three seniors that graduated early - Mary Bryant, Christian Peeples, and Drevonia White. "These students have worked hard from the time they entered …
Macedonia Elementary-Middle School celebrated the Christmas season with a variety of activities. Students in Pre-K-8th participated in the virtual Christmas program under the direction of music …
A/B Honor Roll: 12th: Quadre Anderson, Rebecca Bolen, Tamara Corley, Jason Edwards, Morgan Givens, Aurora Helsley, Gabriel Hosey, Valerie Hutto, Gabriel Nieto, Christian Peeples, Brittney Savage, …
For the second year in a row, Blackville-Hilda High School alumnus Omari Hendrix proudly presented two students with achievement awards at Macedonia Elementary-Middle School. The OWTstanding Award …
The following local residents have been named honor students for the fall 2022 academic term at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College: President’s List (full-time) Bamberg: Jennifer DeFrenn, …
On Monday, December 12, 2022, Mrs. Cathy Smith, Mrs. Lindsey Bush, and the Student Government Association (SGA) members of Williston-Elko High School visited the Williston Healthcare and …
To celebrate, all of the students from Kelly Edwards Elementary in Williston who met their iReady goals in either Math, Reading, or both were able to tape their principal, Mrs. Monique Smalls, to the …
Four Barnwell County high school seniors were recognized by the Rotary Club of Barnwell County at their Jan. 12 meeting for being stellar examples of the club’s motto, ‘Service Above …
Allendale-Fairfax High School JROTC Military Ball was a big hit on Dec. 9, 2022. The event was organized by Chief Gordon & Sergeant Major Fisher.
The University of South Carolina Salkehatchie has partnered with the South Carolina Area Health Education Consortium (AHEC) to expand experiential learning opportunities for nurse practitioner, …
Allendale-Fairfax High School JROTC Military Ball was a big hit on Dec. 9, 2022. The event was organized by Chief Gordon & Sergeant Major Fisher.
Mrs. Jessica Catid, Williston-Elko High School’s new English teacher, began her teaching career in 2017 in the Philippines. She came over to teach in the United States this year, beginning in …
Fourteen students in Allendale and Barnwell counties took a major step in achieving their personal, academic, and career goals at the Youth Apprenticeship Carolina Signing Day on December 14, 2022 …
On October 21, 2022, local JROTC Battalions showcased their skills at one of the first Lowcountry Drill and Color Guard Competitions since the pandemic. The Warhorse JROTC Battalion at Barnwell …
A Youth Summit was held on October 29, 2022 at the National Guard Armory in Allendale. This event was hosted by the Allendale Community Based Tobacco Disparities Coalition for middle and high …
The Macedonia Elementary-Middle School (MEMS) gymnasium transformed into the stage of television show “The Price is Right” on Dec. 14 to award scholars with a cash prize for growth in winter …
The Savannah River Site’s liquid waste contractor has forged a partnership with South Carolina’s only historically black technical college to help prepare the next generation of …
Guinyard-Butler Middle School (GBMS) was selected to receive a $1,000 Walmart grant for a new Warpony Printing Press. The grant funding will go to purchasing a laser printer, toner, a thermal …
Mrs. Chabela Washington was awarded a “Certificate of Appreciation” in November 2022 for food services she provides for students at Williston-Elko High School. Her tasks include driving to the …
At Macedonia Elementary-Middle School, we’re committed to educational excellence of our students. All students are afforded the opportunity to engage the following programs in place at MEMS to …
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded South Carolina funding to purchase electric buses, as part of its Clean School Bus Program rebate competition. With funding from the …
Barnwell School District 45 (BSD45) Superintendent Dr. Crissie Stapleton was sworn in as the chair of the State Board of Education on December 13. Dr. Stapleton was selected by the state …
