Hundreds of nativities from all over the world and made of all kinds of materials will be on display at nativity festivals across Barnwell and Allendale counties this weekend. Allendale …

Thanksgiving arrived a week early for approximately 140 people in the community who may not have enjoyed the holiday bounty at all, if not for the third annual Friendsgiving Day event.  The …

Barnwell police are searching for a man who broke into Barnwell Family Medicine early Friday morning before fleeing on foot into a nearby neighborhood, according to an incident report from the …

Barnwell County property owners will soon receive corrected tax bills for the 2025–2026 fiscal year after officials discovered a millage rate error that caused county taxes to be higher than …

Barnwell City Council’s November 3 meeting opened with gratitude for first responders and updates on major community projects, including infrastructure improvements and downtown revitalization …

The Elko Fire Department is proud to announce that it has been awarded a Fiscal Year 2024 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) in the amount of $126,000. This competitive federal grant will be …

Thousands of racing rubber ducks helped the YMCA raise money to give needy children a comfortable bed to sleep in.  The Family YMCA of Greater Augusta held its 2025 Augusta Duck Dash on …

The Strong and Fit group at the Blackville Community Center gathered Wednesday, Nov. 19, for a celebration of wellness, perseverance and community support as participants shared testimonies about …

The Town of Snelling held its 38th annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Sunday, November 30. Community members came together for an evening of Christmas carols, scripture readings, food, a visit with …

DENMARK, SC - Denmark Technical College recently held a completion ceremony celebrating its latest Nuclear Fundamentals Apprenticeship graduates. This achievement reflects the college’s growing …

Home fires increase significantly during the holiday months, often sparked by cooking accidents, unattended candles or unsafe decorations. The American Red Cross of South Carolina urges everyone to …

Lord, on this day of gathering, we come with open hands - not to ask, but to give You thanks for every mercy You have poured into our lives.  For freedom, hard-won and still watched over by …

No holiday is more associated with food and leftovers than Thanksgiving, which is why the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) encourages the public to take an active role in …

On November 21, Amy Roberts began her first term on Hilda Town Council while Timothy Black began his second term. They join council members Allison Beasley and Guy Neal, and Mayor April Hutto. …

The Allendale County Delinquent Tax Sale is next week. The sale will take place on Monday, Dec. 1 at 10 a.m. in the James Brandt Building (298 Barnwell Highway, Allendale). Currently, there are …

Barnwell officials say the city is gaining momentum as it heads into fiscal year 2026, with several major projects underway to improve infrastructure, enhance recreation, and strengthen public …

In Part 1 of this three-part series, The People-Sentinel reported how Ty’Ran Tyrell Dixon was arrested for the 2023 murder of Jasmine Roach and incarcerated for more than two months before the …

Local residents and organizations came together Saturday to distribute 400 turkeys to families during a community giveaway event at the Blackville Community Center, marking what organizers hope will …

Career Day 2025 at Williston-Elko Middle School (WEMS) was a roaring success! On the morning of October 10th, all students participated in a dynamic and engaging experience, rotating through nine …

DENMARK - Denmark Technical College proudly marked a major milestone as it celebrated the graduation of its 10th cohort of electrical lineworkers. The ceremony, held at the James W. …

Barnwell County School District (BCSD) is proud to celebrate one of its outstanding educators, Mrs. Deborah Edwards, for being selected to serve as a DonorsChoose Teacher Ambassador, a prestigious …

In Blackville, a quiet but powerful story of resilience has been unfolding-one that continues to inspire everyone who crosses its path. Mr. J.C. Summers, a man of few words but immense determination, …

The Blackville Town Council swore in four members and continued discussions on several downtown revitalization projects during its meeting Monday, Nov. 17, including planned town hall upgrades and …

As Thanksgiving approaches, I hope each of you finds time to pause, breathe deeply, and enjoy the people and moments that matter most. This is a season rooted in gratitude—an invitation to …

COLUMBIA — During one of the busiest travel times of the year, the South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) urges drivers to prioritize safety this Thanksgiving holiday week by …