If you see an ad for extremely discounted Halloween costumes, beware!  BBB Scam Tracker  has received a few reports of phony websites offering deals that are too good to be true …

October is National Principals Month, a time set aside to recognize and celebrate the incredible dedication of school leaders across the country. Here in Barnwell County, we are proud to join this …

If you are applying for jobs online, do your research before accepting an interview or employment offer. Job scammers have gotten very sophisticated, convincingly claiming to represent real …

Have you noticed that California psychics are advertising on television? Pay them a fee, and they will tell you what your life will be like going forward. I’ll pass, thank you. At one …

Did you get your flu shot yet? How about your Covid vaccine? Or did you and your kids get vaccinated for measles? No? Well that’s why the state health department is forced to issue this …

As parents and community members, you may sometimes wonder why our schools follow the South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Standards rather than creating our own set of expectations. The answer …

Every child has a story, and I am lucky to witness many of them unfold in my classroom as a special education teacher. Some stories are quiet, filled with small victories. Others are bold, …

Artificial intelligence is going to transform everything we watch, hear and read. You can already see it happening. Asking and AI search engine a question about an obscure fact can yield quick …

Strong communities don’t just happen. They rely on connection — residents knowing what’s going on, businesses reaching the customers who keep them open, and citizens having the …

In any functioning democracy, transparency and accountability aren’t optional—they’re essential. As journalists, we are often labeled a nuisance simply for doing our jobs. …

As the days grow shorter and the temperatures begin to cool, the unmistakable signs of fall are all around us. We get excited about the colorful leaves coming, attending fall sporting events, and the …

The survey from the doctor sometimes beats me home after an appointment.  “How did we do?” the message says via email. “Please take a few minutes to fill out this …

Tapping your card or phone to pay has become second nature for many. It's quick, easy, and you don't even have to hand your card to anyone. But scammers are finding ways to take advantage of this …

Assisted living is one of the fastest-growing types of senior housing in the United States.  Assisted living facilities usually provide or coordinate personal care services, …

With all of the turmoil roiling the country, a new way to show your love for these 50 states is to get off the damned phone and mind-numbing social media channels.  Instead, embrace reading. …

Recently, Gov. Henry McMaster announced  he will seek restrictions  for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), our country’s largest food and nutrition assistance …

Barnwell County School District (BCSD) is proud to announce an official partnership with DonorsChoose, a national nonprofit organization that empowers public school teachers to request funding for …

In my role, I’m often asked: “Why do we have this policy?” While some board policies are easier to understand than others, each one is grounded in laws and the shared goal of …

September 11 th is the date Americans have remembered vividly for 24 years—remembered with deep sadness. Angela Calman-Wonson also remembers it with sadness, but, unlike most of us, with …

The idiom you’ve probably heard more times than you can count is that hindsight is 20-20, meaning that it may be pretty easy now to see how and why something happened in the past. For …

“They asked for my story. I have told it. Enough.” So reads the final line of Susan Hill’s Gothic ghost story, The Woman in Black. A chilling last line for a short novel of …

Grandparents play a powerful role in the lives of children. They are encouragers, cheerleaders, wisdom-sharers, and steady sources of love. In Barnwell County School District (BCSD), we recognize …

September is National Preparedness Month, and at BBB we’re offering a number of tips and resources to help you ensure you’re prepared should major storms hit our area.  Make a …

The new hands-free driving law in South Carolina that took effect September 1 is long overdue. Thousands of lives have been lost while the  legislation failed repeatedly . The  …

As Labor Day arrives, our country celebrates the backbone of our economy: America’s working men and women whose dedication and excellence keep us strong and free. The residents of South …