PruittHealth – Barnwell was recently recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2022-23 by U.S. News & World Report. The center earned this designation by achieving a rating of "High Performing," …

Lieutenant of Community Relations Eric Kirkland of the Barnwell County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) has been awarded by a nationally recognized publication for orchestrating the 2022 BCSO Law Expo at …

Tears filled the courtroom as one family sought justice and another sought leniency. James Anthony Smith, 33, of Aiken, pleaded guilty on Monday, Jan. 23 to reckless homicide in the death of …

All the food was long gone before the official grand opening of The Well on January 17. The Well is a multipurpose room meant to help the community from food giveaways to resume building and …

A three-car collision on Highway 300 left two dead, one charged, and several injured on the evening of Friday, Jan. 20. This marked the county’s first traffic fatality this year. Michael Kearse …

The gavel was passed to newly-seated Chairman Jerry Creech at the Jan. 10 Barnwell County Council meeting. Councilman Harold Buckmon served as chairman until the seat’s two-year rotation at the …

Golden Retreat Activity Senior Center in Blackville celebrated eight years of serving seniors and the life of Martin Luther King Jr. on the morning of January 18. After the introduction of the …

70 runners and a couple of four-legged contestants registered for the Barnwell County Family YMCA’s 7th Annual Reindeer Run on Saturday, December 17 at Lake Edgar Brown in Barnwell. Many of which …

U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson held his annual media tour on Jan. 13. Making stops in Barnwell, Aiken, North Augusta, and West Columbia, the Republican congressman for the Second Congressional District …

The Lower Savannah Council of Governments (LSCOG) held their annual Needs Assessment for the six counties in the region to discuss issues community members want to prioritize. However, no one showed …

Many Barnwell County residents have laid their loved ones to rest close to home in the Barnwell County Cemetery, and for decades have been able to decorate their gravesite in commemoration of a life …

Hundreds of dogs each year are going to be wagging goodbye to Barnwell County to head to a nationwide rescue in search of life-long and loving homes through a partnership secured by The Animal …

Barnwell County’s new fire coordinator wants to grow the local fire service. Wesley Gatlin was hired in late 2022 to fill the position previously held by Timbo Williams, who retired in September …

The City of Barnwell started a new tradition this year to recognize excellence. Citizen of the Year and Business of the Year were awarded to two residents who have gone above and beyond to serve the …

The Town of Williston has set forth goals for 2023 to better the life of its residents. These goals were detailed at the January 9 Williston Town Council meeting alongside other upcoming events and …

Barnwell City Council began its Jan. 9 meeting by remembering one of their own. Council approved a resolution in memory of Councilman Brad All, who died unexpectedly on Dec. 24, 2022. He was …

Sugar is this week’s Adoptable Pet of the Week from the Barnwell County Animal Shelter. Sugar is a pocket bully breed. She is about three years old. "She is as sweet as can be and great with …

The People-Sentinel recently had a change in personnel for our graphic designer position. Jessie Howell has stepped away from her position at the newspaper to pursue a master's degree in therapy. …

A Jan. 2 trash pickup coordinated locally through Keep Barnwell County Beautiful was successful. Williston resident Margo Huggins reported 19 tires and 83 bags of trash or other big items were …

The Blackville Police Department (BPD) found the Dec. 28, 2022 Dollar General robbery to be an inside job and have arrested all individuals involved including a clerk and former employee. Katovius …

A part-time job turned into a 43-year career. Brenda Dukes, general manager of the Hardee’s in Barnwell, retired on Dec. 30, 2022, after 43 years with the company. Though she was too young to …

Williston-Elko High School and Barnwell High School each received a bomb threat in the first week of 2023 – one via phone call, and one via text message. Williston A bomb threat was made to …

Straight line winds whipped through Barnwell County on Wednesday, Jan. 4, leaving damage as tornadoes touched down in surrounding counties. “The weather service got here late yesterday afternoon …

Four cousins are serving their respective communities as elected officials. Jimbo Moody, 55, was elected to Barnwell City Council in 2019 while his brother John, 52, was elected mayor of the Town …

MeMe Yahsal may be better known around Barnwell County as Felicia Thompson-Brooks– a little girl who grew up singing gospel in the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Blackville. Now, Brooks is better …