ALLENDALE – USC Salkehatchie celebrated the opening of its new forensic science lab at its Allendale campus, marking a signifi- cant advancement in crimi- nal justice education in the …

Realtor Rebekah Grubbs of The Rebekah Grubbs Group donated $5,000 to the Williston-Elko Band Booster Club on Dec. 4, 2024 after they won an online contest for local non-profits. "We are …

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC) announces its 2025 Scholarship Program, which will award one-time $5,000 scholarships in 13 counties to high school seniors …

The Dreams, Imagination & Gift Development (DIG) Program’s Future Cities team earned a spot in the national competition. “For years, we’ve been striving, growing, and inching …

Jeff Vaughn from the S.C. Governors School gave a presentation at the Blackville Library on Dec. 10, 2024 on the enjoyment of using recycled items from around the house, such as bowls and cans. …

Congratulations to the 2025 Mr. & Miss Blackville-Hilda High School Basketball Players of the Year - Miss BHHS Basketball Breyanna Williams and Mr. BHHS Basketball Kaiden Aiken. They were voted …

South Carolina students and teachers were among those who had their personal information accessed in an international data breach, according to the state Department of Education. All but four …

The sound of canons and muskets rang out on Saturday, Jan. 11. Don’t worry, this wasn’t the start of a war. Instead, it was part of the Allendale County SC250 Committee’s …

WALTERBORO, S.C. – The USC Salkehatchie men's basketball team has been on a historic offensive tear this season, leading the nation in scoring at 120.8 points per game. The high-powered offense …

As an educator, I remember the late nights all too well — the hours spent piecing together resources, searching online and crafting material. Like so many educators, I wanted my lessons to …

The Allendale County SC250 Committee has a month of informative and fun events planned. Revolutionary Days features free events throughout the month of January for the entire family to enjoy. …

A new law bars K-12 students in South Carolina's public schools from using their cellphones in class. Lawmakers passed the law in September 2024, but it took effect once students returned in …

For the month of De- cember, the adminis- trative offices of Barnwell County School District (BCSD) were magically transformed into a Winter Wonderland, delighting students and spreading holiday …

In today’s fast-paced world, the importance of athletic programs in schools goes beyond physical fitness. These programs play a crucial role in shaping the lives of our students, offering …

JEFFERSON DAVIS ACADEMY Dear Santa, I want a 22 Rifle and a glock 19!!!!! Love, Connor Dear Santa, I want a KTM. and a gloc 19 and I want to meat KSI. I want a i phone 16 If you don’t …

Get ready for a burst of creativity and a celebration of healthy  choices! National Red Ribbon Week, held from October 23rd through October 27th, is a powerful time when communities come …

The Barnwell County School District (BCSD) will release early on Thursday, Dec. 12 as the Barnwell Warhorses head to the State Championship. The Warhorses will compete for the AA state title on …

Poetry. That art form that is so compelling, yet frustrating. A great poem can bring tears to your eyes. However, many students struggle with the ideas of rhyme, meter, and rhythm, and snore through …

Blackville-Hilda Hawks star two-way football threat and three time state track and field gold medalist, Jaquel Holman, officially signed his commitment to the University of South Carolina Gamecock …

As we come to the end of the first half of the school year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible partnerships we share with our families. In Barnwell County School District (BCSD), we …

Dear Editor, Many of us just assume things have always been the way they are now. A brief perusal of an old Williston Way dated September 16, 1953 brings to mind memories of the past …

Over 30 million people watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on television each year. Another 3.5 million view it in person. But only around 8,000 get to be in the parade.    …

The role of school boards in shaping the educational experience for students and guiding the future of our communities cannot be overstated, especially as we have navigated the recent consolidation …

Blackville-Hilda Hawks star running back and three-time track and field State Champion gold medalist Jaquel Holman will end his Hawks career at the end of 2024 and start his Gamecock career earlier …

Barnwell County’s first elected county-wide school board is now in place. Rosey Anderson, Felicia Devore, Becky Huggins, John Melton, and Catrena Hughes-Parker were sworn in during a …