If your cat or dog is not vaccinated, come get them up to date for free on March 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Christ Presbyterian Church located at 848 Hagood Avenue in Barnwell. Canine vaccinations …

The stories of seven influential Allendale women were reenacted at the Black Resilience – Past, Present, and Future: Telling HERstory event hosted by the Allendale County Historical Society on …

Madison Doughtie, an eleventh grader at Barnwell High School, represented her school at the Region Two Band Clinic held Feb. 17-18 at Lexington High School. She was the only Barnwell County …

Barnwell High School was evacuated Friday, Feb. 17 for an alleged bomb threat. Barnwell County sheriff's deputies and other law enforcement responded quickly. Meanwhile, the school followed …

The Town of Blackville is continuing its focus on downtown and business development. Blackville Town Council kicked off their Jan. 17 meeting by allocating $2,500 to a new partnership with Retail …

Two people are charged with manslaughter in the drug-related death of a young Barnwell mother. Sydney Joyner, 20, died Dec. 16, 2022, as a result of fentanyl toxicity. An investigation by the …

Barnwell County may be in search of a new emergency service and ambulance provider if a solution cannot be found in the upcoming negotiations between the county and Medshore Ambulance. A deadline …

The Barnwell School District 45 board was celebrated as they move forward. “Forward Together” was the 2023 theme of National School Board Month in January. Board members received gifts from …

The PACT Act is the most significant expansion of benefits and services for veterans in over 30 years. The Barnwell County Veterans Affairs Office’s Jan. 19 Let’s Talk: Veterans Supporting …

A Barnwell firefighter will soon compete for the title of World’s Strongest Firefighter. Chris Wallace, 39, of Barnwell, will travel to Columbus, Ohio for the competition held March 2-5 at …

The Red Oak Volunteer Fire Department was merged with Snelling Volunteer Fire Department in December 2022 after the county became aware none of the members were certified. On January 31, the …

Murders abound as the circus comes to town for Circle Theatre’s new play, a comedic whodunit called “Clown Car”. Marion Young, a veteran of the Circle Theatre stage, is making his …

Barnwell School District 45 has made some mid-year administrative changes. The promotion of Guinyard-Butler Middle School’s (GBMS) principal to a district-level job is leading to a series of …

The Barnwell County Museum is inviting the community to their first Black History Month program in three years due to limitations of the COVID pandemic. On Sunday, February 19 from 2 p.m. to 4 …

Through collaborative efforts between SRNS employees of Supply Chain Management (SCM), Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Information Services and Cyber Security, a centralized location for physical …

A mother of four in Snelling is urging people to listen to their bodies and look into their family medical history after a slew of misdiagnoses prohibited her from finding out she had congestive …

A small number of voters in the towns of Williston and Hilda cast ballots in special elections. One vacant council seat was on the ballot for each town’s election on Tuesday, Jan. 31. Town of …

Jonathan Vickery, publisher/owner of The People-Sentinel, was recognized by Editor & Publisher magazine as part of the next generation of news media professionals. He is one of 25 news media …

Bamberg County authorities are investigating the shooting death of a young man with roots in Barnwell County. Savion Williams, 20, of Denmark, was found dead inside a vehicle outside a home on 5th …

Many individuals were sentenced at the Barnwell County Courthouse during general sessions court for charges like murder, disseminating harmful material to a minor, and possession of a stolen …

Barnwell County’s public schools could operate on a modified calendar next year. The Barnwell School District 45 and Barnwell County Consolidated School District (BCCSD) boards approved the …

The South Carolina Regional Housing Authority #3 was awarded a $1.5 million grant by the Department of Labor to bring the Youth Build program to Barnwell and Bamberg counties. YouthBuild is a …

The Christmas season is over, but it’s always a good time to give. That’s the meaning behind the Jenna’s Toy Drive Lightshow happening this Saturday, Feb. 4 starting at 6 p.m. at 20 Rookery …

Isn’t it something how time has a way of simply slipping right on by? Growing up in Barnwell more often than not, the old ladies (most likely in their early forties) would say over and over, …

A lot has changed in 108 years, but Doreatha Gillis-Bishop’s love for God and family has never wavered. The long-time Barnwell resident celebrated her 108th birthday on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022 …