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The Circle Theatre summer camp production of The Wizard of Oz brought many new faces to the Academy Street stage. With a record-breaking 37 participants, campers and directors worked …
A beekeeper and his allergic-to-bees wife make the perfect pair. Ronald and Cassandra Moore, or Ronnie and Cassie, are growing their passion into a business. R&C Low Country Bees was …
Wearing shirts indicative of their Warhorse pride, Barnwell School District 45 (BSD45) administrators and educators joined together to celebrate the completion of another school year – …
*Editor's note: Alexandra Whitbeck is a member of the Barnwell County Animal Shelter board and the Animal Advocates board of directors. The Capital Project Sales Tax (CPST) referendum …
At the Fairfax Town Council’s June 17 meeting, the council voted in favor of the first readings of three ordinances to establish “good government practices.” The three ordinances …
At its June 20 meeting, the Allendale County council voted to extend its 2023-24 budget until the 2024-25 budget is finalized. Council chair Matthew Connelly said the extension of the 2023-24 budget …
The Allendale County School District (ACSD) has approved its 2024-25 budget, which includes cost-of-living raises for teachers, bus drivers and other staff, retention bonuses for current teachers and …
Several leaders are shifting positions in advance of the Barnwell County School District’s (BCSD) inaugural year. With Barnwell School District 45 (BSD45), the Barnwell County Consolidated …
Over two weekends, hundreds of locals and tourists gathered at farms across Barnwell and Allendale counties for the regional Ag + Art tour, which celebrated farmers and artists from throughout the …
The 2024 Sundial Festival donated a check for $2,949 to Keep Barnwell County Beautiful (KBCB) from the proceeds of the annual event. Barnwell County received their official …
People across the county were certainly not disappointed recently when they visited Blackville First Baptist Church (BFBC) to attend Award winning Christian recording artist LouAnn Lee’s single …
Kevin Roberts, the city’s parks, recreation, and tourism director, is retiring in the coming months to spend more time with his family. “I just wanted you to know how appreciative I am of …
Tim Bennett has been at the administrative helm of Barnwell County for the past six years. As the county administrator, Bennett played an instrumental role in furthering the county on a number of …
Following a close three-way primary in which neither leading candidate received a majority of votes cast, a runoff election will be held on June 25 for Allendale County Council’s first …
Listening was the theme of the day on June 15 at the Allendale County Courthouse, where young men and adults from throughout Allendale gathered to discuss community issues. A generational disconnect …
At its June 11 meeting, the Allendale Town Council decided on a candidate for its empty town administrator position and approved the first reading of an ordinance that would raise town water …
A romantic rivalry turned fatal over the weekend in Allendale. In the late evening hours of Saturday, June 15, the Allendale Police Department (APD) responded to the area of Mill Street South at …
Voters have spoken by casting their votes in the June 11 primaries. Of Barnwell County’s 12,750 registered voters, 2,100 turned out – 1,570 Republican voters and 530 Democratic …
Markayla Roberts loved drawing Spider-Man. The 14-year-old was known by her family, friends and schoolmates for being artistic and creative. Roberts, who was shot and killed on April 27 in Fairfax …
Tucked away in a remote corner of Allendale County is the Yamassee Indian Reservation, a place where rural solace and Indigenous tradition meet. But the Yamassee’s presence in Allendale extends …
Business, community and civic leaders united May 9 at the Southern Palmetto Regional Chamber’s annual meeting. Held on the Allendale campus of USC Salkehatchie, the event celebrated the …
The “father” of Blackville-Hilda’s public schools is retiring, again. Barnwell County Consolidated School District (BCCSD) interim superintendent David Corder has dedicated his …
The Barnwell County Career Center (BCCC) board held their final meeting on June 3. Effective July 1, the BCCC, Barnwell School District 45 and Barnwell County Consolidated School District …
The weekend of May 17th and 18th brought the continually growing, creative Blackville Music and Art Festival (BMAF) back to town for its 13th year. The annual springtime event produced two days of …
Two cases were dismissed after the Blackville Police Department failed to supply all evidence to the state. At the June 10 proceedings at the Barnwell County Courthouse, presiding Judge Courtney …
