As February 2026 comes to a close, here’s something interesting to think about. As we flash back to February of 1926. Exactly 100 years ago, a century ago, historian Carter G. Woodson, the …

Dreams, Imagination, and Gift Development Program (DIG), has been awarded a $55,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support DIG’s five existing afterschool …

An electrical fire displaced two families Thursday, Feb. 19, at a duplex-style residence on Litchfield Street, according to Barnwell City Fire Chief Phil Delk. Firefighters responded to 306 …

A popular BBQ restaurant is set to close its doors this month in advance of a pending building sale. Hogg Heaven, which has been around for decades, plans to close its doors after one final week …

HAMPTON, SC (Feb. 18, 2026) – An Allendale man responsible for his front-seat passenger’s death in a drunken-driving collision has been sent to prison. Craig Martell Priester, 44, of …

Generations Unlimited’s public transportation services may cease operations within days as the nonprofit faces mounting debt, dwindling cash reserves and an ongoing compliance dispute with the South Carolina Department of Transportation, according to interim leadership and an employee familiar with the organization’s finances.

SRP Federal Credit Union officially reopened its presence in Allendale on Wednesday, Feb. 18, with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony marking its return to the community after previously …

More than 300 community members gathered on January 19, 2026, in Allendale for the annual MLK Unity Breakfast, a powerful showing of unity and reflection dedicated to honoring the life, legacy, and …

During the month of December 2025, there was a new radiance reflecting off the windows of downtown Allendale, and it wasn’t just the festive bulbs. It was the glow of a community rediscovered. …

Jefferson Davis Academy held its annual Miss JDA Pageant on December 12, 2025.

Milton W. Harden FSAScot, of Barnwell, has been welcomed as a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland during their election of new members this past November 29, 2025 in Edinburgh. The …

H ello again, dear readers. I hope all is well for you and yours. February is here and with it, pronounced thoughts of love rise, as do the warming temperatures outside our front doors, …

A space heater is being blamed for a weekend house fire. Around 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 8, firefighters from the Barnwell Rural, Snelling and Hilda fire departments responded to 515 Forest …

The People-Sentinel will soon have a new home. Publisher Jonathan Vickery has purchased a building located at 9089 Marlboro Avenue, across from Bi-Rite in Barnwell, that will soon serve as the …

B arnwell County School District has reached an exciting milestone in the development of our new Barnwell County High School. The Design and Development phase of the project is now complete—a …

After 25 years with the United States Secret Service, Gregory B. Sherman says the part he never fully imagined was how far a boy from Barnwell could go. “I never dreamed of having keys to the …

Barnwell County Council advanced a proposed $90 million solar generation project last week and approved a zoning request for a new mobile home dealership on Highway 278 following discussion about its …

In September 2018, a Barnwell County native assaulted former Barnwell police officer Arielle Griffin while she was pregnant, according to incident reports. Criminal charges were filed in connection …

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) reaffirmed its commitment to the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) during the holiday season by awarding five charitable organizations with $10,000 each, …

Barnwell County Career Center will host a Community Open House on Thursday, February 12, from 5 to 7 p.m., inviting residents, students, parents, and local employers to explore the wide range of …

On Jan. 28, 2026, a routine traffic stop in Snelling escalated into a more than two-hour law enforcement incident spanning multiple counties, involving an alleged attempted assault on deputies and …

The Friends for Life Foster Center, operated by Animal Advocates of Barnwell County, recently assisted animal control in addressing a large-scale dog removal from a residence on Emerald Lane—an …

PUBLIC NOTICE: PRESCRIBED BURN ADVISORY  The U.S. Forest Service – Savannah River is conducting a 1,300-acre prescribed burn today, February 10, 2026. The active burn period will continue …

A Barnwell woman is seeking help with temporary housing as she rebuilds after a house fire. On January 27, Julie Moulder was in the hospital when she got the news that her house was on fire. …