A local boy has roped in some big awards. Kash Jones, 10, of Williston, competed in this year’s South Carolina Youth Rodeo, where he won Breakaway Champion. He also competed in …

Jace Ray, 12, of Denmark, snagged this 9.2-pound largemouth bass from his great uncle’s pond in Denmark on Saturday, Oct. 4. It was his first cast of the day. After a celebratory …

An Aiken County wreck claimed the life of a Barnwell man. On Tuesday, Oct. 7, a two-vehicle crash occurred around 10:15 a.m. on Charleston Highway (Highway 78) at Oak Street in Windsor. …

Scarecrows usually scare away birds from crops, but three local displays aim to “scare up” tourism and community pride. Scarecrow villages are popping up throughout Barnwell County …

On Sept. 27, volunteers picked up trash on Oak Street in Blackville through Keep Barnwell County Beautiful. They picked up 23 bags of trash, 4 regular tires and one massive truck tire. The next …

The University of South Carolina Salkehatchie is proud to announce on-campus health services through new partnerships with Low Country Health Care System and Coastal Empire Community Mental Health …

Barnwell High School held its annual homecoming parade on Friday, Oct. 3. Warhorse alumni and fans packed downtown Barnwell as school district officials, athletes, homecoming court, the marching …

DENMARK – Denmark Technical College honored 20 graduating nursing students August 21 at its annual School of Nursing Pinning Ceremony, marking their transition from students to health care …

On Friday, Oct. 3 the Fighting Hawks homecoming parade filled downtown with laughter, color, and pride as students, families, and alumni celebrated the traditions that make Blackville feel like home.

Long before she knew her name would hang in Voorhees University’s Athletic Hall of Fame, Vivian Reed Dicks was a small-town girl lacing up her sneakers in Williston, running on grit, faith and …

The Town of Hilda is gearing up for the return of its beloved Hilda Hometown Festival on Saturday, Oct. 11—a day packed with live music, family-friendly activities, and plenty of small-town …

The family of Brad Keith Dale is pleading for help after the 43-year-old vanished from his home off Freedom Road in Barnwell more than three months ago. Dale was last seen by his mother, Mary …

As Jesus was getting ready to ascend to Heaven, He gathered the disciples together and said, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all …

At just a year and a half old, Kammi, a black Labrador retriever, is already winning hearts with her playful spirit and friendly nature. Described as energetic and affectionate, Kammi is …

AIKEN, S.C. – (June 30, 2025) Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) recently awarded 15 children of SRNS employees with a total of $45,000 in college scholarships at the 2025 Family …

AIKEN, S.C. – (September 18, 2025) – Over 5,400 attendees filled the Augusta Convention Center on September 11 for the Savannah River Site’s (SRS) CSRA College Night, the …

The General Alumni Association of Kelly Edwards (GAAKE) is proud to announce its celebration and recognition during the W-E Blue Devils’ Home football game during halftime, this Friday, October …

New recreation opportunities, new infrastructure, and new businesses topped the Sept. 8 Williston Town Council meeting.  Johnny Gray, chairman of the Barnwell County Recreation Committee, …

A tense public comment period opened the Sept. 15 Blackville Town Council meeting, as residents pressed officials on policing, staffing, and infrastructure before council members turned to project …

Pruitt Health Barnwell celebrated the 105th birthday of Mrs. Addie Evelyn “Abbo” Moody on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. Born on Sept. 24, 1920, she is the daughter of the late Anion …

Barnwell County has a new face at the helm of its election office. Regina James has been appointed Director of Elections, succeeding longtime director Naomi DeFrenn, who retired earlier this year …

For more than a year, Barnwell resident Lacey Evans has advocated to bring “Caroline’s Carts” to the Barnwell Walmart. The specially designed shopping carts, created to help …

Petals & Stars, a non-profit organization from Bluffton, hosted its popular “Entrepreneur Day 4 Kids" pop-up market at Fuller Park in Barnwell. With over 22 pop-up markets hosted in …

A Hilda resident is remembered for his impact as a teacher, town leader, and church pianist. Chris Delk died September 20 after being hospitalized about a week earlier. The lifelong Hilda …