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The Rotary Club of Barnwell County recognized six students for displaying service above self. During the March 13 meeting, the club bestowed Service Above Self awards to students who …
BARNWELL Samuel Allen Benjamin Andrews Antonio Babb-harden Daysha Bailey Darrell Barker John Bessinger Evelyn …
Barnwell County Animal Shelter is shining the spotlight on Peppercorn, a 6‐year‐old black lab with a heart full of love. Peppercorn is friendly with both people and other animals. …
Blackville and Barnwell County lost a self-less servant and community advocate last week. Vivian Tobin-Alston, a native of Blackville, passed away quietly in her sleep on July 9 after being on …
On Monday, July 7, Barnwell City Council met to discuss several topics, including playground accessibility, yard debris pickup, and committee appointments. For the past few months, Alyssa Dluzak …
Students attending South Carolina’s only historically Black technical college can learn to weld but on equipment that’s 70 years old. The school has talked of growing its cybersecurity …
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) July 1, 2025 — The South Carolina State Fair is now accepting entries for its annual competitive exhibits , which will be on display …
At just 16 years old, Zy’ell Ra’Keenah Rice, was a for- mer standout student at Al- lendale-Fairfax High School, who has turned her dreams into plans. Not only did she graduate …
Washington, D.C. – For the second year in a row, Kinsleigh Ringus of Lexington High School won the Second District of South Carolina’s 2025 Congressional Art Competition. …
On Thursday, June 19, residents from Allendale and surrounding communities gathered at the Allendale National Guard Armory for the Juneteenth Freedom Day event. Angela Doe Youmans, a dance …
The annual Independence Day celebration was held July 4 at Snelling Park. The evening was packed with friends, family, snow cones, music and, of course, fireworks!
When recent tax assessment notices arrived in local mailboxes, newly appointed Tax Assessor April Still’s phone started ringing. To answer many of the questions, Still is directing people …
On Saturday, June 28, the annual Allendale Ag + Art Tour brought visitors from across the region to explore the county’s farms, markets and local artistry. Although one of the four scheduled …
The Dreams, Imagination and Gift Development (DIG) Program has become an invaluable asset to the children and teens of Barnwell County, offering mentorship, education and hands-on opportunities to …
On March 9, director Melissa Goliver of Rhinestones Gems & Jewels Pageantry was able to help raise donations for the Barnwell County Animal Shelter with food, toys, blankets and more along with a …
The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program, a division of the South Carolina Department of Children’s Advocacy is offering FREE ONLINE TRAINING to those interested in becoming a …
The vision of the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) is for all students to graduate ready for success in college, careers, and citizenship. To make this vision a reality, school districts …
Despite a heavy rainstorm, there was a great turnout for the Meet the Author event on April 24 at the Barnwell County Public Library. Barnwell resident Mary Beth Gibson, who publishes under the name …
A Williston man has been charged with attempted murder following a shooting early Tuesday morning that left another man paralyzed from the neck down. Joseph Samarco II, 24, of Williston, was arrested …
SOUTH CAROLINA, June 19, 2025 — All across South Carolina, residents can expect to experience sweltering heat and humidity over the next several days. The American Red Cross of South Carolina, …
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Alliance for a Healthier South Carolina today announced the launch of South Carolina Health Compass — an online collection of data …
At its regularly scheduled board meeting Tuesday, June 24, the Barnwell County School District tackled a full agenda—finalizing the general fund budget for the 2025–26 school year, …
Barnwell County Bulls chosen as mascot for new consolidated high school The Barnwell County School District has completed a major step in the process of creating a new countywide high school and …
