A police officer and two juveniles are among the victims of a series of recent shootings in Allendale County. On Saturday afternoon, April 27, an Allendale police officer was shot in the line of …

Two Charleston residents died early Saturday morning, April 27, after their vehicle crashed in Barnwell County.  The one-vehicle crash occurred around 3:10 a.m. on U.S. Highway 78 near the …

Benjamin Franklin once said, “In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.” However, Circle Theatre of Barnwell’s production of “Death & Taxes” is certain to make …

Michelle Mansfield spoke to Judge Kristi Curtis through tears while the man charged with the death of her daughter awaited a decision on reducing his bond. On March 11, 2024, Joshua Ryan Olive, …

The director of the Allendale / Barnwell Disabilities & Special Needs Board (ABDSNB) was recognized with the highest award for his field in the state. At the South Carolina Human Service …

The once vacant District 1 seat on the City of Barnwell’s council has been officially filled. Ricky Dixon was sworn in at the April 15 special called meeting after winning the election with all 59 …

At its April 18 meeting, the Allendale County Council discussed a proposed idea for a redevelopment of the old Allendale High School as a community center, a bridge expansion project on Highway 301 …

Just over a week after being called in by the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office on April 8 to assist with the case of a woman found beaten and tied at the Corner Lake Boat Landing, state police are …

On Tuesday, April 16, the fifth-grade class of the Jefferson Davis Academy (JDA) in Blackville graduated from Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE), an anti-drug education program. The DARE …

A usually quiet RV park in Barnwell was visited by law enforcement three times last week. On Saturday, April 6, Barnwell County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) deputies served a search warrant on a camper …

A mother and daughter are picking up the pieces of their home after it was crushed by a falling tree in last week’s storm. Johnnie Mae Wilson and her daughter, Erica, were awakened around 7:30 …

Seven members of the Barnwell Police Department (BPD) were presented with plaques and promotions at the City of Barnwell’s April 1 council meeting. Chief Michael Butts first recognized Robert …

The City of Barnwell and Barnwell County are moving forward in a joint effort to bring a new recreational opportunity to Lake Edgar Brown. Rent!Fun is a Michigan-based company focused on bringing …

Numerous agencies with a focus on health and community support joined forces to hold a Health Clinic and Community Baby Shower on September 9, 2023 at the Blackville-Hilda High School …

On Tuesday, April 9, the local non-profit First Steps of Barnwell County held an early childhood summit to discuss ongoing issues within the child care industry and give awards to regional child care …

The Town of Williston approved the first reading of a comprehensive 10-year plan at their April 8 council meeting. Eric Carrier from the Lower Savannah Council of Governments (LSCOG) presented the …

A usually quiet RV park in Barnwell has been visited by law enforcement three times this week. On Saturday, April 6, Barnwell County sheriff's deputies served a search warrant on a camper located …

Historical figures such as Rosa Parks, Babe Ruth, Muhammad Ali, Walt Disney, and Clara Barton were brought to life by Barnwell Primary School (BPS) second graders at the Feb. 16 Living History …

There have been seven reports of shots fired within the city limits in the past month, and Barnwell Police Department (BPD) Chief Michael Butts has a plan to address it. “With the permission of …

Every weekday for nearly 20 years, before the rays of the South Carolina sun would break the first light of dawn, Dr. Dean Koukos would wake up and begin the two-hour drive from his home in Bluffton …

*Editor's note: Alexandra Whitbeck is a member of the Barnwell County Animal Shelter board and the Animal Advocates board of directors. Reporter Eljiah deCastro wrote the section under the subheader …

On March 19, the Barnwell County Family YMCA wrapped up its Annual Campaign for 2024 by hitting 103% of their goal. "Thank you to all who donated and believe in our Y enough to help us reach this …

“Meet Me in the Garden” was the theme of the West Low Country District’s meeting held on March 21, 2024 at the Christian Activities Building of First Baptist Church in Williston. Attendees …

A 2020 murder case has evaded an impending jury trial after a judge granted the defendant’s motion to seek alternative counsel. Shemar McKay Donaldson appeared in the Barnwell County Courthouse …

When Melinda Hernandez began looking for daycare in Barnwell County for her six-month-old son, she faced several challenges faced by many American families seeking child care: high costs and long …