As a result of the Town of Fairfax’s lack of a budget, it has been paying contractors for items not approved by the council, cannot get grants and cannot afford to buy new equipment or award …

LaWanda Patterson English, Project Controls Engineer with Savannah River Nuclear Solutions in Aiken, and Allendale County resident has been named a 2023 semifinalist in the prestigious Fab Over 40 …

For individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), interactions with law enforcement have the potential to be overwhelming and negative. Officers may not immediately recognize the reactions or …

Wednesday is this week's Adoptable Pet of the Week from the Animal Advocates of Barnwell County. "Wednesday is a sweet girl and very affectionate. She is a young adult cat that came to us …

It is now illegal to operate elevated, lowered, or squatted vehicles in South Carolina. A law banning these modifications, alterations, or changes in the physical structure of the vehicle came …

After incidents causing damage and numerous repairs, the antiquated brick wall in front of the Barnwell County Memorial Cemetery is coming down. At Barnwell County Council’s November 14 meeting, …

Rural communities across the country are amidst a mental health crisis. Mental illness can affect people of any age, race, or socioeconomic status. When compared to the needs of the total …

Selfless, cheerful, kind, loving, positive attitude, passionate educator, Christian, dog lover, dedicated, heart of gold. These are just a few words I think of that describe Tessie Jo Morris. The …

Two fires in two days have displaced two families and destroyed two homes. The first of the two fires happened on Thursday, Nov. 30 around 6 a.m. on Glendale Road in Williston. Resident Sharon …

A Barnwell dentist is hoping to spread Christmas cheer while helping children in need. Dr. Craig Wix, owner of Palmetto Dentistry, will host the second annual Jenna’s Toy Drive Live this …

Long Branch Baptist Church (LBBC) in Williston’s sewing ministry celebrated its one-year anniversary on November 15. The ministry has recently been working hard, concentrating on a Samaritan's …

Over 20 students from HYPE, the Youth Advisory Council, and the Barnwell County Career Center came out on November 22 to give back to their community. Cars were lined down Main Street of Williston …

In recognition of National Influenza Vaccination Week Dec. 4-8, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) urges residents who have not yet gotten their annual flu shot to do so …

A Barnwell man and his dogs are safe following a fire that destroyed their home. Justin Baxley, 25, left his Byrd Street home around 6 p.m. to go to work. He received a call around 8 p.m. that his …

On Nov. 20, former Fairfax town council member Butch Sauls was inaugurated as mayor alongside three council members. The inauguration occurred days after the outgoing Fairfax mayor, Dorothy Riley, …

Deloris Jacobs leaves her home around 3:30 a.m. to begin her commute to work. What was once a short bus ride, has turned into a hasty walk lit only by streetlights. The 59-year-old previously …

Every year newspapers across the country publish pages worth of properties set to be auctioned off for delinquent taxes. While it may just look like random names and numbers, these listings are the …

When Carolyn Jones’ daughter Courtney Boyce died from brain cancer in February of 2023, her daughter’s life and battle with cancer stayed with her family. “She was wonderful,” Jones said, …

In the upcoming year, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) is inviting approximately 900 members of the public to hop on board one of 25 driving tours of the Savannah River Site (SRS). Visitors …

Circle Theatre of Barnwell is bringing back a Christmas classic to its stage. The theatre opens its season this Friday, Dec. 1 with a production of “All Through the Night”. The play was first …

Back in the 1980s, then-Allendale farmer Cleveland Washington was struggling. An FSA agent had just put him in a custodial account, a type of loan that was historically used to control and …

At the Allendale Town Council’s regular Nov. 14 meeting, the council discussed the town’s job openings, a major water leak that occurred and legal advice for a potential class action lawsuit …

Blighted properties across the City of Barnwell are being demolished through a partnership with a regional community development organization. The Blight Reduction Innovation to Generate Housing …

Generations Unlimited (GU) is responsible for operating the transportation service, Local Motion. Recently, Barnwell County’s office on aging has scaled back operations to only offer rides to those …

Janie Robinson, Director of Housing Choice Voucher Program, recently celebrated a tremendous milestone. Since 1978, 45 years ago, Robinson has been employed by the S.C. Regional Housing Authority …