As we begin a new year, I want to wish our students, families, staff, and community a happy and successful start to 2026. The start of a new year is a time for reflection, and it is the perfect …

The start of a new year is the perfect time to resolve to protect your personal and financial information. BBB presents the following 10 New Year’s resolutions to fight scammers, prevent identity …

Hello friends, I hope this season brings special blessings to you and your loved ones.  This week as I was out and about talking with our neighbors about Christmas traditions, it …

President Donald Trump recently  issued an executive order  to preempt states from passing new legislation or having laws on the books that regulate artificial intelligence, with some …

To Our Barnwell County Community, On behalf of the Rotary Club of Barnwell County, we extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who so generously supported our annual Secret Santa Project. …

According to reports, more than 50% of us returned a Christmas gift during last year’s holiday season. Clothing topped the list with home decor following close behind.  But with holiday …

Dear Editor, Your words have comforted us, your support has strengthened us, and your love has sustained us.  We extend our deepest thanks to you for your kindness during our greatest …

Dear Editor, We, the family of Deacon Aaron Hunter Sr., are grateful for the kind expression of love shown to us during this time of bereavement. Your prayers, cards, food, calls, visits and …

Dear Editor, I was saddened to read of the death of Pickens Williams Sr. His obituary said that he was a well-respected Barnwell citizen and a true Southern gentleman. No truer words were …

On behalf of Barnwell County School District and the many students and families who make up our district family, I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the community members, …

A record 202.9 million consumers shopped in stores and online during the five-day holiday shopping period from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, according to the National Retail Federation. This …

It was 1979, the year of a memorable Christmas. My paternal grandmother, Hattie Mangum Hudgins, died on Christmas Eve that year. Yes, it could’ve been a sad Christmas, but sweet memories …

At Barnwell County School District, our vision— Every Student Matters. Every Moment Counts. —is more than a statement we share. It is the belief that guides our work every day and shapes …

During the holidays, many retailers set up temporary pop-up shops or booths to sell their merchandise. This allows shoppers to browse unique holiday gifts and other merchandise in …

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) encourages residents to give the gift of sustainability this holiday season by making the effort to reduce waste …

Some of the most meaningful moments in our schools don’t happen during a lesson or on a test. They happen in small acts of kindness when our children realize they are surrounded by people who …

As we turn the calendar to December, we are reminded of what a meaningful time this is for our schools. The month brings a sense of reflection and celebration as we look back on the first half of the …

Being a retired newspaper guy, like other old newspaper folks, I have been asked to write obituaries for a number of people—by people who are still living but expecting to die one day. …

Santa isn’t the only one keeping track of who is naughty and who is nice! The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to beware of these common holiday scams:   Be cautious …

The 2025-26  Educator Supply and Demand Report  by the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention and Advancement represents an exciting step toward providing every South Carolina student …

In what condition would you come home if you’d been held captive for over five years, fed soup containing bugs, tortured for information, forced to sometimes sleep on a hard floor, deprived of …

This past week, our schools across Barnwell County celebrated Veterans Day in ways that reminded all of us why this observance is so deeply meaningful. From the moment I stepped into programs at …

As Black Friday sales seem to start earlier every year,  Small Business Saturday  remains something special. It’s a reminder to pause and thank the local …

Wow—what a welcome! On behalf of the Hampton family and our leadership team, thank you for making Hampton Lumber feel right at home here in South Carolina. From the first …

Dear Editor, The City of Barnwell would like to thank the following organizations and individuals for making the first Downtown on the Circle Trick or Treat Festival a success. This would not …