The Christmas spirit was bright at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting in downtown Williston  on Saturday, December 7. Christmas carols were sung by local children and musical groups and the …

Everyone knows the story of old Ebenezer Scrooge from Charles Dickens’ clas- sic “A Christmas Carol”, but I bet you never heard what happened a year later when Ebenezer …

Three upcoming events seek to remind the community about the “real meaning of Christmas” – the birth of Jesus Christ. Hundreds of nativities from all over the world and made of all …

Over 30 million people watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on television each year. Another 3.5 million view it in person. But only around 8,000 get to be in the parade.    …

If you were affected by Hurricane Helene and have an active insurance policy, state and FEMA officials urge South Carolinians to check with their insurance company and FEMA to start their road to …

The United Way of Allendale, Barnwell, and Bamberg Counties has been connecting citizens with resources since September 1974. A celebration was held in November honoring this momentous occasion for …

The Allendale Police Department (APD) was alerted to a threatening social media post on Monday, December 2 resulting in one arrest.  The post was made by 48-year-old Freddie Lamont …

The Town of Hilda’s 4th Annual Cookies, Cocoa & Christmas Tree Lighting was Sunday, Dec. 1 at the Hilda Depot. The event included music, ornament decorating, hot cocoa and cookies, and …

Several Barnwell County residents are among a group of 12 firefighters with the St. Paul's Fire Department who were recently promoted. The department promoted 10 firefighters to lieutenants and …

One man is in jail and another on the run after a series of thefts. On November 19, deputies from the Barnwell County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) responded to Sweetwater Country Club for a …

The community is invited to "Pack the Mac" Thanksgiving morning as the Barnwell High School Warhorses practice for the third round of the playoffs. To prepare for the game, the team will …

Barnwell County’s first elected county-wide school board is now in place. Rosey Anderson, Felicia Devore, Becky Huggins, John Melton, and Catrena Hughes-Parker were sworn in during a …

A new doctor is in at Barnwell Chiropractic.  Dr. Mark Deichman has taken the reins at the Irving Street business after the retirement of Dr. Martin Shealy earlier this year. The decision …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 25, 2024 Contact: Your local Highway Patrol Community Relations Officer (CRO), 803-896-8144   SC Department of Public Safety Announces …

From smokin’ hot barbeque to hauntingly good blues, the 3rd Annual BBQ, Blues & Boos festival was a treat for all. The festival was hosted by the Southern Palmetto Regional Chamber of …

Many people look forward to a big meal on Thanksgiving. For other, Thanksgiving is just another day without food. That's why the Barnwell County Sheriff's Office is joining with McDonald's …

Barnwell City Council heard community concerns at the start of the City of Barnwell’s October 7 meeting.  SPEEDING IN CITY LIMITS  Craig Ridgeway, a resident of Galilee …

Natasha Broxton is the first district Teacher of the Year for the new Barnwell County School District (BCSD). The marketing teacher at the Barnwell County Career Center (BCCC) was first …

Every year, newspapers across the country publish pages worth of properties set to be auctioned off for delinquent taxes. While it may just look like random names and numbers, these listings are the …

Two Williston residents who are members of the Ivy Garden Club, Williston, were awarded Quilts of Valor by The Garden Club of South Carolina, November 4 on the lawn of the Memorial Gardens in …

Veterans were celebrated at recent Veterans Day events across the county. Data from the Veterans Affairs Office show there are approximately 390,389 veterans in South Carolina, including 1,061 in …

A local man was arrested in the lobby of the Barnwell Police Department (BPD) on Halloween.  Joshua Washburn, a ‘first amendment auditor,’ was arrested on October 31 and charged …

Please Note: Listening to "Goodness of God" by CeCe Winans while reading the following article is highly recommended! The lights were shining bright on the football field Monday night as over 20 …

Barnwell County voters came out in record numbers to cast their ballots for a slew of local, state and federal seats, plus the local Capital Projects Sales Tax referendum. Of Barnwell …