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The race for S.C. House District 91 led election results in Barnwell and Allendale counties Tuesday, Nov. 3, as voters decided county offices, school board seats and who would represent them in South …

Due to early voting, the October regular meeting for Blackville Town Council was inside the courtroom. That didn’t stop a standing room only crowd from attending the meeting though. WASTE …

On a crisp Friday morning on October 23, Republican U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson visited Barnwell’s Country Cafe to meet with members of city council and discuss low country growth. After …

Voters in three Barnwell County Council districts will cast ballots in the Nov. 3 general election, with a contested race in District 6 and unopposed candidates in Districts 2 and 4. Democratic …

Voters in South Carolina House District 91 will choose between incumbent Rep. Lonnie Hosey and challenger Daniel Alexander in the Nov. 3 general election. Hosey, a Democrat from Barnwell, is …

Recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness was at the top of the Oct. 12 meeting of the Williston Town Council.

Barnwell and Allendale County voters may cast their ballots prior to the 2026 General Election as the early voting period has opened. Early voting opened Monday, Oct. 19 and will close on …

Two candidates have filed to fill a vacant seat on Blackville Town Council in a special election scheduled for Tuesday, January 26, 2027. Former Blackville Mayor Mike Beasley and Teresa Baxter …

Plans to create an inclusive playground in Barnwell is moving forward, bringing six-year-old Wyatt Dluzak’s vision to life. Wyatt, who uses a wheelchair, dreams of a place where children of …

Williston Town Council held their regular September meeting on the 14th last week, where three new oaths of office were completed, and a few other items drew interest.

Rich Olsen is known for his many community initiatives and his dawn to dusk work ethic, but when duty calls, Olsen stepped aside to give his town council seat up for someone else to occupy.

Barnwell County Council was held last Tuesday, September 8 and drew in a full crowd concerned about a new ordinance on the docket.

On Friday, Aug. 28, dirt was tossed to break ground on Blackville’s new town hall, set to be completed in 2027.

After John Melton, the former Williston Fire Chief, resigned, it was time to find an interim chief to head the Williston Fire Department. In stepped Timbo Williams, who got his start fighting fire at the very same fire station he spearheads now.

COLUMBIA — Voters elected Darline Graham to take her late brother’s place on November ballots, as the full backing of President Donald Trump helped overcome criticism of her political …

The town of Blackville had their August regular meeting on Monday, Aug 19, and the state for the town was a key focus on the agenda.

COLUMBIA — A month after the death of Lindsey Graham, his younger sister advanced to a runoff against South Carolina’s 5th District congressman for the chance to succeed him in the U.S. Senate …

On Monday night, August 10, Williston Town Council had their monthly regular meeting to recognize an important person in the community, upcoming events, town funds and project advancement. …

The Town of Williston’s new administrator is a familiar face to residents and employees.

COLUMBIA — Voters will choose Tuesday, August 11 between 10 U.S. Senate candidates competing in a special GOP primary to replace the late Lindsey Graham on the ballot in November. The tight …

A list included in Barnwell City Council’s June administrator’s report offered a closer look at one of the less visible challenges behind the city’s ongoing nuisance and blight efforts: …

During the July 13 meeting, the Williston Town Council approved a flood damage prevention ordinance, heard a proposal from a community member for a recreational rail trail connecting Williston and …

Barnwell County Council voted down a proposed ordinance that would have clarified what documents could be considered when determining eligibility for South Carolina’s 4% legal residence property …

The Town of Blackville recognized a new member of the Junior Council and shared updates on several town projects during the recent council meeting. The meeting began with the swearing-in of …

The Barnwell City Council discussed several projects during the latest meeting. Topics included downtown wayfinding signs, blight removal, recreation programs and utility work. The council also …

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