A seat that no one wanted is now headed to a runoff next week. No one filed to be a candidate on the Nov. 8 ballot for the District 2 seat on the Barnwell County Consolidated School District …

Imagine the world back when the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress in 1776. Now let your mind step back four years earlier, 1772 when, according to documented …

Barbeque cookers from across the state loaded their trailers and stocked their smokers for Barnwell’s inaugural BBQ, Blues, & Boos event held at the Gail Reyes Center on Oct. 28 and Oct …

Many Blackville residents felt the Shamrock Hotel was either an eroding eyesore or a homage to history. The long-anticipated demolition of the former ‘handsome hotel' on October 25 left the town …

Rather than a predetermined speech, Dr. A.V. Strong had a candid conversation with Barnwell County students about his former life as a gang member on Oct. 10 and Oct. 19. “I’m not here to …

Veterans from Barnwell County and beyond were honored for their valor and celebrated for their service at the Veteran’s Day Program held by the Veterans Affairs Office at the Barnwell County Museum …

As a new year approaches and with district consolidation, Barnwell County Consolidated School District has unveiled a brand identity via a district logo. The new visual identity conveys the …

Ashley Culp loves Barnwell for all that it is, and all that it could be. In recognition of her dedication to the county, Culp was named one of the twelve recipients of WJBF NewsChannel 6’s 2022 …

USC-Salkehatchie reports that its six-week showing of the Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America” was a resounding success. USC Salkehatchie was …

Allendale County residents Angel Brabham, Beverly Allen, Jordan Allen, and Dianne Duncan joined more than 100 women from across the state in Georgetown, October 2-4, for the South Carolina Farm …

Atkore, a leading global provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions, announced on Oct. 25 plans to expand operations in Allendale County. The company’s $7.7 million investment will …

As Allendale County continues to work diligently towards receiving their Keep America Beautiful affiliation, the county hosted a two-day Fall Sweep on October 14-15. Keep Allendale County Beautiful …

80,000 people pack into Williams-Brice Stadium on a typical Saturday in the fall to see the likes of Shane Beamer, Spencer Rattler, MarShawn Lloyd, and Makenzie Williams. Wait, who is Makenzie …

Edisto River: As the days begin to get cooler and cooler the fish begin to feed up for the winter time. This can be an extremely fun time to hit the river for those in search of bass and jackfish. I …

A tiny fire created a big mess inside the Barnwell Walmart Friday afternoon. Firefighters from the City of Barnwell Fire Department were dispatched to the Walmart on Dunbarton Boulevard around …

Celebrate Recovery has been a valued ministry at Hagood Avenue Baptist Church for 15 years, but the organization's Barnwell chapter may not continue without more volunteers. “We are so grateful …

On October 26 at 6 p.m., Barnwell County Council held a special-called meeting for a third reading of the drafted Animal Control Ordinance 2010-08-262 after being a consecutively debated agenda item …

The late Sergeant Aaron Odom dutifully served the Barnwell Police Department (BPD) for 35 and a half years. “I’m going to miss my old friend,” said retired BPD Chief Robert Miller, who first …

Healthy Child Healthy Future is a coalition of community partners dedicated to holding events for children and their families geared around holistic healthy living. A series of these events are …

Senator Brad Hutto and Representative Lonnie Hosey met with community members on Oct. 20 to discuss the upcoming consolidation of all Barnwell County schools into one district after two merged …

For the past 19 months, Courtney Barwick has walked through the doors of the Axis I Center in Barnwell every Monday and Thursday by choice. Before March 18, 2021, her visits to Axis I were …

South Carolina voters will head to the polls on Nov. 8, or earlier if voting under the state’s new early voting law. A slew of local, state, and federal offices will be decided. Here’s a look …

Two Barnwell County marching bands are headed to the state championship. The Barnwell High School Scarlet Knights Marching Band and the Williston-Elko High School Blue Devil Marching Band competed …

The 45 pounds of protective gear worn by firefighters isn’t enough to protect them from a cancer diagnosis. In the United States, firefighters are 14% more likely to die following a cancer …

Barnwell County first responders raced to the Snelling Town Park on Saturday, Oct. 15. There was no real emergency – just an opportunity to interact with the youngest residents of Snelling and its …