Congratulations to Andy and Carla Deering on winning the Ivy Garden Club “Yard of the Month” for July 2025. Located at 333 Bunker Circle, Williston.

Long Branch Baptist Church in Williston spent $9,000 in postage – a staggering amount for the small, rural church. Since 2022, members and friends have filled 900 boxes packed with girls’ …

The Blackville Police Department is down to one officer and is relying on other agencies to help fill the gaps in coverage.  Freddie Washington, who assumed the role of chief in early …

In many rural areas, community members note a lack of opportunities for youth — but too often, talk isn’t followed by action. In Barnwell County, a group of dedicated and passionate …

A traffic stop in Williston that began over a turn signal violation ended with a 30-year prison sentence for Carlos Badger, whose drug trafficking conviction has been described by prosecutors as one …

The following jurors are to report for jury duty on August 25, 2025. Please report to the Barnwell County Courthouse at 1 p.m. for a Common Pleas term. BLACKVILLE Tiffany Aiken Sandra Banks …

The Blackville Town Council held its monthly meeting on July 21, highlighting town improvements, honoring the memory of a former councilmember, presenting the business of the month, and more. …

Filing is underway for municipal seats across Barnwell County. All seven municipalities have town council seats up for grabs while the towns of Snelling and Williston also have mayoral seats on …

88.3 WAFJ, a North Augusta-based Christian music station, visited Barnwell on July 25 as part of its Hometown Hello summer tour across the CSRA. Radio staff met with residents, plus gave away …

For months, shoppers at the Barnwell IGA couldn’t resist trying to give a little love—and a snack or two—to a scared white dog who made the store parking lot her hangout. Now, that …

Jefferson Davis Academy Lower School Principal Sally Bowers and Head of School Carla Jackson, along with the entire faculty and staff, were excited to welcome students back for the 2025–2026 …

Students at Macedonia Elementary-Middle School in Blackville returned to school on Monday, August 4 to kickoff the 2025-26 school year.

Students at Barnwell Primary School and other public schools in the county returned on Monday, August 4 to start the 2025-26 school year. Faculty and staff greeted students in the car and bus …

The gymnasium at Blackville-Hilda High School was buzzing with excitement on Friday, August 1, 2025, as staff from across Barnwell County School District came together for the District Welcome Back …

Barnwell County Council has approved the final budget for the 2025–26 fiscal year, which includes a millage rate increase, the elimination of unfilled positions, and a cost-of-living raise for …

Four individuals have been sentenced for their roles in the 2019 shooting death of 22-year-old Steven Ansley, who was killed during a botched robbery in Williston. The sentencing hearings took …

Scrolling and driving will be illegal in South Carolina starting Sept. 1 as the state’s new  hands-free driving law  goes into effect. For the first six months, anyone stopped …

The South Carolina Athletic Coaches Association recognizes the South Carolina “Coach of the Year” for the various high school sports throughout the state. The 2024-2025 Girls Soccer Coach …

The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Pro- gram, a division of the South Carolina Depart- ment of Children’s Advocacy is offering FREE ON- LINE TRAINING to those interested in becoming a …

A Barnwell teen has graduated from the S.C. Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics. Amolik Sinha grew up in Barnwell where he excelled academically, including attending the Duke …

The Barnwell Sundial Festival Committee donated $1,000 to Circle Theatre, Barnwell County's community theatre. T h e d o n a t i o n w a s part of the committee’s c o m m i t m e n t t o g i v …

Benjamin Jenkins Jr., a 17-year-old rising senior from Williston-Elko High School, has been awarded a scholarship to attend P27 Academy, a prestigious baseball development program that combines …

Over 35 reptiles were on display for kids and adults to enjoy at the Reptile Encounter event held July 23 at Fuller Park in Barnwell. "I wanted to hold an event to give kids a fun and learning …

Meet Biscuit, a 2-year-old silver-coated American Pit Bull Terrier who needs a second chance. Originally adopted as a pup- py from the shelter, her story took a devastating turn after her …

 Each summer, the Bethlehem Baptist Union (BBU) brings together students from across Barnwell, Bamberg and Allendale counties for its annual summer enrichment program—a two- week …