Simultaneous structure fires kept firefighters busy last week. On April 21, Williston firefighters responded to two fires within an hour of each other. Two homes were impacted by those fires. …

Fire protection is expanding in Allendale County. On Sunday, April 19, local and state leaders gathered at a one-acre site on Bluff Road to break ground on the new St. Mark Fire Station. The …

As Mental Health Awareness Month begins, Barnwell County will kick things off with an event designed to inform, support and connect the community through open dialogue on mental health and wellness. …

Do you want to participate in a tradition that has been going on for 150 years? Do you feel that honoring American war veterans is a worthy activity? If so, then make plans to attend the Rivers …

The woman accused of shooting Springfield Police Chief Adam Evans is now facing charges in three counties, including for another shooting and child abandonment.  …

The City of Barnwell is stepping up efforts to address a growing number of blighted and deteriorating properties—many of which remain visibly neglected along some of the city’s most traveled …

Barnwell County Council moved forward with a decades-long solid waste plan that includes potential increases in disposal costs and up to $30 million in landfill expansion bonds while signaling the …

Determined footsteps walked past blue pinwheels as residents came together for the Child Abuse Awareness Walk. The Axis I Center of Barnwell hosted the annual event at Veterans Memorial Park in …

Barnwell County School District is proud to announce that several middle school students have been named Top 20 Finalists for the Regional Civics Bee, an accomplishment that reflects their dedication …

On April 24 and 25, the Town of Blackville hosted its first-ever Phoenix Festival, a new community celebration designed to honor the town’s heritage while bringing residents and visitors together. …

The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a skunk found near Marlboro Avenue between McDonald Drive and Dicks Circle in Barnwell, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. One …

A police chief is recovering at home and a suspect is in custody after a shooting prompted a statewide Blue Alert and multi-agency manhunt. Springfield Police Chief Adam Evans is home recovering …

Libraries are more than just books. They are a vital community resource. That’s the message local library officials want the public to remember as they celebrate National Library Week (April …

The inaugural Blackville Phoenix Festival will bring food, fun and entertainment this weekend. The festival will be held on Friday, April 24 from 5-9 p.m. and Saturday, April 25 from 11 a.m. to …

Public safety improvements and upcoming community events were key topics during the Williston Town Council’s April 13 meeting, where officials approved new traffic control measures, adopted a …

Lions Club Memorial Park in Barnwell has a fresh look with 13 new trees and a flagpole.  On March 21, members of the Barnwell County Lions Club joined district members and city leaders to …

Barnwell County School District is proud to celebrate Justin Kinard, a student at Kelly Edwards Elementary School, who was recognized at the South Carolina Statehouse on April 2, 2026, for his …

COLUMBIA – Twice a year, in April and October, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) partners with local law enforcement and other community organizations to host National Prescription Drug Take …

Three Barnwell County elected officials graduated from the  Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government . Councilmember Enterick J. Lee from the Town of Blackville, Councilmember …

In a time where headlines often chase controversy, a different kind of story unfolded inside Simpson United Methodist Church—one rooted in unity, recognition, and the steady heartbeat of a …

The Southern Palmetto Regional Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at their new office on April 2.  The new office is located at 28 Burr Street in downtown Barnwell where Circle Cuts …

COLUMBIA, SC (April 9, 2026) –  Barnwell has its first lottery millionaire. A lottery ticket worth  $2 million  was sold at the  Bi Rite Food  on Patterson St. …

When Carole King penned those lyrics, released on her Tapestry album back in 1971, the essence of her words portrayed loneliness felt by a deep sense of separation, distance, and longing tied to the …

A shooting reported at a Williston convenience store earlier this month remains under investigation, according to an incident report from the Williston Police Department. Officers were …

Two special elections will be held in the coming months to fill two vacant positions in the Town of Allendale, including the mayoral seat. The mayoral special election follows the recent …