Reginald “Kool-Aid” Ford, founder of the Men of Standards Organization, has offered a $2,500 reward for anyone with credible information leading to an arrest and conviction related to the death …

Candidates across the county have filed for numerous seats in the upcoming November 2024 election.  Before the General Election in November, a statewide primary will be held on June 11. This is …

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) continues to strengthen its partnership and philanthropic contributions to the Dreams, Imagination and Gift (DIG) Development Program, a local organization …

The rain clouds parted for the Town of Blackville’s annual food festival, Taste of Blackville, on March 23. Main Street was filled with food trucks and vendors selling their culinary creations, …

The Barnwell County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) notoriously looks for innovative ways to connect and engage with the community. “Historically, churches have invited law enforcement officers to come …

The disappearance and later death of 17-year-old Maylashia Hogg has weighed heavy on the hearts of the Barnwell community since early February. The ongoing investigation by the S.C. Law …

The Barnwell County School District (BCSD) is offering parents and students a school of choice option in the 2024-2025 school year. The deadline to apply to attend a school outside of your …

Robert “Bobby” Morris served as a Snelling town councilman for 45 years, from 1978 until his death in December 2023. On Tuesday, April 2, a special election will be held to fill his vacant …

Each year, the Barnwell Soil and Water Conservation District awards a farmer or landowner for outstanding conservation efforts. On February 27, 2024, the District recognized a row crop and poultry …

The City of Barnwell’s March 4 meeting began by recognizing a dedicated community servant. Robert Lee Miller Sr. started his career with the Barnwell Police Department (BPD) on June 28, 1978 and …

Former District 1 Councilman Ron Still was elected mayor of the City of Barnwell in November 2023. To fill his vacant District 1 council seat, a special election will be held Tuesday, April 2. Polls …

On Tuesday, March 12, 2024 around 1:50 p.m., a tractor trailer struck the deployed boom of a bucket truck causing the operator inside to fall out. The accident occurred at the intersection of …

A local “First Amendment auditor” has been arrested for being a fugitive of justice. On March 9, 2024, the Blackville Police Department (BPD) responded to Hampton Avenue in Blackville, near …

The Jefferson Davis Academy (JDA) Lower School students donated $1,849.34 and a surplus of food to the Barnwell County Animal Shelter (BCAS) after they held the Pennies for Pets fundraiser throughout …

The People-Sentinel brought home 26 awards from the S.C. Press Association, including General Excellence and Journalist of the Year. The newspaper earned first place General Excellence in its …

Long-time Williston resident Frances Ward celebrated her 99th birthday on March 11, 2024. Her family of close to 60 members came together to celebrate, including her six children, numerous …

At the Williston Town Council’s March 11 meeting, resident Michelle Caldwell received some clarity on how the passenger window of her car was smashed by an airborne rock while driving into …

Fifty students from Howard University in Washington, D.C. made the trip down the east coast to spend their spring break mentoring students in Barnwell and Allendale counties. Since 1994, Howard …

Taxpayers in the City of Barnwell will help fund the completion of the new fire station. In a split 3-2 vote, Barnwell City Council voted on Feb. 27 to approve a general obligation bond of $1 …

The South Carolina office of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is currently investigating two recent deaths that occurred at Scotsman Ice Systems outside of the Town of …

Consolidation update, new programs, and policy approval were topics of discussion at the Barnwell County School District (BCSD) meeting on February 27. New Programs Blackville-Hilda High School …

Numerous initiatives got started at the February 13, 2024 Barnwell County Council meeting. Repurposed Funding for Recreation Chairman Jerry Creech recommended the county contact the appropriate …

Bryan Kinard was named 2023 Firefighter of the Year for the Snelling Fire Department during the department's Ladies Night dinner on January 27, 2024. He's pictured above with his family and below …

The Barnwell County Family YMCA hosted their 8th Annual Sweetheart Dance on Feb. 23 at Barnwell State Park. "The Sweetheart Dance is always a special event for us. While it is in support of our …

A resolution could not be reached at the March 1, 2024 mediation meeting between Barnwell County and current EMS provider Thorne Ambulance Service (TAS), resulting in the termination of the …