CROSSWORD PUZZLE CLUES ACROSS 1. *Count Dracula’s creator 5. Zeppelin lead-in 8. Dry riverbed 12. Stew bean 13. Workbench holding device 14. Thing of the past …

Now that the Atlanta Braves players have gone into winter hibernation, having lost in the World Series playoffs, I have plenty of time to reflect on my own career in baseball and softball. It won’t …

CROSSWORD PUZZLE clues ACROSS 1. Diver’s acronym 6. *Bat wood 9. 1970s “pet” 13. *High-flying fly ball 14. *Tampa Bay player 15. Round loaf, in Paris 16. …

CROSSWORD PUZZLE CLUES ACROSS 1. If it fits... 5. Accounting pro 8. What Pinocchio did 12. What discern and  concern have in common 13. “The American …

CROSSWORD PUZZLE CLUES ACROSS 1. Trampled 5. Dashboard unit, acr. 8. “Be quiet,”  onomatopoeically speaking 11. Clean the whiteboard, e.g. 12. Morally …

In December 2025, local resident Deidre Gardner Hayes exhibited five watercolor paintings at the Aiken Center for the Arts “Exploring Spaces” exhibit, along with several other Aiken area artists. …

Be prepared to laugh as the Verdeen family returns to the Circle Theatre stage in a new Southern-fried comedy. “Rex’s Exes,” a sequel to last year’s comedy hit “The Red Velvet Cake …

Years and years ago, a very wise man suggested to me that I not take life too seriously. While all too quickly approaching the middle of my eighth decade, it has been decided that I “lighten up”, …

A crew of famous characters came to Barnwell on Dec. 19 for “Magic on the Circle”. Wardrobe of Wishes - Princess & Character Performance out of Georgia brought Mickey Mouse, Elsa from …

From the rooster’s call to the soft shuffle of hooves, Barnwell’s Circle Theatre is being taken over by animals. A cast of 11 youth actors is bringing “Animal Farm” to …

For many years, the Grumbling family has decorated their Marlboro Avenue home for Halloween and welcomed trick-or-treaters for candy, games, and lots of spooky fun. The amount of candy handed out has …

Kindergartners from Barnwell Primary School trick-or-treated with downtown businesses on Halloween morning, Oct. 31. Staff from local businesses, many in their Halloween costumes, greeted the …

Families filled the streets of Hilda for the town’s 9th Annual Trunk-or Treat, hosted by local churches and community partners. The event featured candy, games, and devotional giveaway …

Crowds came to Barnwell Oct. 24 and 25 to enjoy competition barbecue and "anything butt" samples, multiple blues bands, and competitive cornhole. The 2-day event was hosted by the Southern Palmetto …

The City of Barnwell’s first-ever trunk or treat drew more than 1,000 children to downtown Barnwell on Halloween night, Oct. 31. A variety of businesses, churches, organizations, and …