The Allendale County Library is collecting items to fill its new Blessing House located in the library parking lot on Bay Street. What is a blessing box or house? It is a free and open location to …

At its December 20 regular meeting, the Allendale County Council spent most of the meeting in executive session, discussing several “contractual matters” and “personnel matters.” The council …

At the Town of Fairfax’s December 18 meeting, the council approved bonuses for the town employees and discussed hiring an information technology company to help improve the town’s …

The Barnwell County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) second annual Stuff-a-Bus event will bring Christmas joy to 265 children across the county and even more across the state. “On behalf of Sheriff …

The Town of Blackville is looking for input from the community on downtown revitalization efforts. With roughly the same citizens attending monthly meetings, the council hopes a digital approach will …

LCpl. B.A. Frazier has fully recovered from an incident where he was shot on the right side of his face during a traffic stop. He has yet to return to Troop 7.

Barnwell County’s longest-serving elected official has retired. Barnwell County’s longest-serving elected official has retired. Barnwell County’s longest-serving elected official has retired. Barnwell County’s longest-serving elected official has retired.

On a dewy December morning several miles outside of Fairfax, about a dozen of Esther and Bennie Lee Manuels cattle are crunching on white clover feed, saliva dribbling from their mouths. This is the first year the Manuels have used white clover in their cattle feed and is one of several agriculture. …

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety held a joint press conference Dec. 19 with state and local partners to encourage drivers to drive safe during the holidays and announce the revival of …

Pamela S. McKnight, BS. M.Ed, HPHC Project Coordinator at Axis I Center of Barnwell, wants to let the community know about a program that’s available to churches who are looking to “enhance their …

On Nov. 21, a Friendsgiving Feast held at First Baptist in Barnwell served. 51 people. Members of the Barnwell County Sheriff’s Office, McDonald's, Center of Hope, and the Community Soup Kitchen …

Forty volunteer firefighters responded to a December 16 kitchen fire that left a Williston home unlivable. None of the three individuals inside were injured. Just past 10 p.m., the Williston Fire …

Founded in 1973, the Hilda Volunteer Fire Department was recognized for 50 years of service at Hilda’s Hometown Festival on October 14, 2023. Gene and Teresa Black Varnadoe were commissioned by …

When Lance Corporal B. A. Frazier flicked on his blue lights to slow down a speeding vehicle on Highway 78, he never anticipated sending out a ‘trooper down’ call moments later. Led to …

Barnwell County’s longest-serving elected official has retired. Leonard Mills, 87, served the Town of Elko for 50 years – first as mayor and then as a councilman. Choosing not to seek …

On a dewy December morning several miles outside of Fairfax, about a dozen of Esther and Bennie Lee Manuels cattle are crunching on white clover feed, saliva dribbling from their mouths. This is the …

The Barnwell County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is holding their second annual Stuff-A-Bus event on Friday, December 15 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot of the Walmart in Barnwell. “The …

The Aiken-Barnwell Recovery Foundation held their first fundraiser and awareness event on Saturday, December 9 raising over $2,800.  Hosted by the foundation in conjunction with the Barnwell …

Questions of how the new Barnwell County School District (BCSD) will be structured have been circulating - where will the new consolidated high school be? Will Pre-K through eighth grade remain in …

Mayor Marcus Rivera, who made history in 2019 when elected as the City of Barnwell’s first Black mayor, hit the gavel for the last time on December 4. “Being in this role has grown me as an …

A Williston business teamed up with a motorcycle group to bless a local family for Christmas. The Ramblin Rebels, a riding club from Barnwell County, and Sauls Sports Bar & Grill, a Williston …

What comes to mind when you think of a sweet treat? A brownie sundae? A slice of pumpkin pie? Perhaps, a good ol’ chocolate chip cookie? How about a macaron? Jeremiah and Madelaine Land of …

Shelby Broomfield has been named director of the Salkehatchie Leadership Institute (SLI). "I am thrilled to welcome Shelby to the USC Salkehatchie family. Shelby brings a wealth of knowledge, …

In August, the South Carolina Department of Education announced Dr. Vallerie Coath Cave as the new superintendent of the Allendale County School District (ACSD). Cave, who was born and raised in …