A traffic stop on August 1, 2023 resulted in the arrest of Camren Burden, 33, of White, Georgia. Burden was charged with possession of less than one gram of methamphetamine and appeared in the …

For long-time Allendale resident Randy Creech, spending a cold Saturday morning picking up trash on the side of Bluff Road wasn’t just about making Allendale look better. It was about taking the …

Born in 1928 when Allendale County was only nine years old, Helen Aiken Stoney has witnessed decades of change within Allendale as a citizen and nurse. On November 4, the Allendale community …

Entries from the Ivy Garden Club’s 5th Annual Scarecrow Contest have lined lamp posts along Main Street in Williston since early October. The judges have submitted their decisions, and winners …

Three people are running to be the next mayor of the Town of Fairfax. Ken Ready, John Chaney and Butch Sauls will be on the Nov. 7 ballot. Current Mayor Dorothy Riley is not seeking …

Three seats on Fairfax Town Council will be on the Nov. 7 ballot. Eight people are vying for those seats, including two of the incumbents. The three seats are currently held by Tiffine Forester, …

The Town of Blackville passed two ordinances that were met with discontent by local residents and restaurant owners. These taxes came into effect on October 19. The council passed a local …

The closure of Cascades has taken a toll on the City of Barnwell’s 2023-24 budget reflecting a 40 percent cut in the water and sewer department fund. “It's important for our citizens to know …

In 2024, the Allendale Community Center will reopen after having been closed down for several years due to an unrepaired leaky roof. The reopening will happen after necessary repairs are made to …

What is the mind-set of a driver who, having finished a meal of fast food, opens the vehicle window and throws out drink cups, empty cartons, styrofoam containers and paper bags? “They just …

A team of Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) employees recently volunteered for the United Way of Allendale, Barnwell, and Bamberg counties’ Project CARE to build an accessibility ramp for a …

Save the Children received a $5,000 charitable donation from Crane Charitable Funds in August. The organization works to give children a healthy start in life, and this donation aids them in this …

Methods of providing mental health services to students and staff was a focus at the Barnwell County School Board’s (BCSD) October 24 meeting. Superintendent Dr. Crissie Stapleton thanked the …

Public employees in the Town of Fairfax will be able to take two new paid holidays off, as a result of changes that the town council made at its October 16 meeting. Additionally, the town is …

Five candidates are running for three seats on Williston Town Council. Incumbent Alyson Hutson Collins along with Ken Beatty, John Jerkins Jr., Judy Myrick Taylor, and Greg Walkup are hoping to be …

District 6 Councilman Ryan Bragg is seeking re-election for his Barnwell City Council seat. He's being challenged by Jana Black Myers.  RYAN BRAGG Ryan Bragg, a lifelong Barnwell Co. resident, …

District 4 Councilman Jimbo Moody is being challenged by Wanda Highsmith for his seat.  JIMBO MOODY Jimbo Moody is a lifelong resident of Barnwell and alumnus of Barnwell High. He's served on …

Peggy Kinlaw is the only candidate on the ballot for the Barnwell City Council District 2 seat. She was first elected in 2020. She is a native of North Carolina but moved to Barnwell in …

City of Barnwell Mayor Marcus Rivera is being challenged for his seat by City Councilman Ron Still. Marcus Rivera Marcus A. Rivera, the City of Barnwell's first African-American mayor, is vying …

Sergeant Donald Danner played a vital role in establishing D.A.R.E in Barnwell County as a school resource officer (SRO). Now, he is continuing his 41-year career in law enforcement serving in a …

A former Barnwell Police Department (BPD) lieutenant has been charged with assault and battery for using unlawful force during an arrest. Ernest Ray Lewis, 46, of Olar, was charged on October 17, …

It's almost time for the Nov. 7 General Election where seats from local municipalities will be on the ballot. Here’s a look at the council and mayoral seats that will be on the ballot for the …

21-year-old Jasmine Roach was pronounced dead on October 15 after being fatally shot at a gathering on Quail Road in Barnwell. Roach is from the Montmorenci area and was four months pregnant at …

In Barnwell, Allendale and the rest of the southeast United States, feral pigs have become an existential threat to the sustainability of the region’s farmers. However, the conclusions of a new …

The City of Barnwell is observing Halloween on Saturday, October 28 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Interim Chief Robert Miller of the Barnwell Police Department (BPD) has some tips to make your night of …