Last Thursday, September 3, marked the 30 year celebration of the Southern Carolina Alliance. What once was a startup company believed to not last a couple of years, has reached the prime of its life.

Thursday, Aug. 28 marked 2026’s state of the region convention to celebrate the accomplishments of Barnwell, Allendale and Hampton counties.

Whether you’re driving through, or making the everyday commute, Barnwell’s circle is the town’s central attraction. A big piece of that attraction had been the old Bookwork building for so long.

CAYCE, S.C. - When Allendale native Zoe Dublin accepted an internship with Dominion Energy’s human resources team in Cayce, she expected to gain professional experience. What she didn’t expect …

There’s a new face covering the people, places and stories of Barnwell County. Charlie Irwin has joined The People-Sentinel as its newest reporter, bringing with him three years of newspaper …

For nearly 30 years, WIIZ radio was a part of the Barnwell community. The station was a place where people built memories and shared their passion for radio.  The former WIIZ building on …

If you want  solar panels , be very careful when evaluating installation offers. Con artists use misleading sales tactics and lie to trick homeowners out of money and personal information. If …

What started with eight goats and an overgrown piece of property has grown into a business helping landowners manage invasive plants and overgrown yards. After retiring from the Army in 2019, …

The University of South Carolina Salkehatchie Leadership Institute celebrated the graduation of its Leadership Salkehatchie Class of 2026 on May 28, 2026, during a ceremony and alumni luncheon. The …

JJ's Learning Academy is celebrating nearly five years of serving students and families in Barnwell County while preparing for another busy school year with tutoring services and a summer reading …

The Southern Carolina Regional Chamber celebrated the graduation of its third Homegrown Leadership class during the fourth annual Homegrown Leadership Summit, recognizing participants who completed …

If you think hackers are only after the social media accounts of large companies, think again. Small businesses are  three times more likely  to be targeted by cybercriminals than larger …

Community leaders cut the ribbon on June 7 at the new Elko Farmers Market located at the intersection of Highway 78 and Highway 37 in Elko. This project was made possible by the Barnwell County …

June 15th is designated each year as  World Elder Abuse Awareness Day  (WEAAD). In recognition of this extremely important day, Better Business Bureau (BBB) and many other organizations …

A “free” vacation may sound like the perfect escape, but it’s important to slow down before saying yes to offers that seem too good to be true.  Vacation promotions promising …

Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way businesses and consumers interact every day. While AI technology can be helpful and innovative, scammers are increasingly using it to deceive …

Congratulations to our high school and college graduates who are getting ready to start their new lives! It’s a big transition that includes several important changes. Grads may be moving to a new …

A Barnwell County industry is laying off 130 employees this summer. Swiss Krono, a major local employer that makes laminate flooring, has announced a reduction in force at its facility located …

Yes, Publishers Clearing House impostors are back at it again. They never really left, but consumers are again hearing, “You’ve won – a new car! Millions of dollars! Cash for life!” The crazy …

A  trip to the pharmacy isn’t always fun, especially if you aren’t feeling well, but a new mural at a local pharmacy should help brighten moods. Daniel’s Pharmacy in Blackville …

Every year on the first Thursday of May, World Password Day serves as a timely reminder that one of the simplest tools we have to protect ourselves online is also one of the most overlooked: our …

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and shoppers are gearing up to make it extra special, with a record $38.1 billion in spending predicted by the  National Retail Federation (NRF) . …

Planning a vacation should be exciting, whether you’re heading to the beach, taking a cruise, or booking a quick weekend getaway. Unfortunately, scammers know that travelers are often eager to lock …

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. …