On Friday, Oct. 3 the Fighting Hawks homecoming parade filled downtown with laughter, color, and pride as students, families, and alumni celebrated the traditions that make Blackville feel like home.

The Town of Hilda is gearing up for the return of its beloved Hilda Hometown Festival on Saturday, Oct. 11—a day packed with live music, family-friendly activities, and plenty of small-town …

The Bands of Barnwell County Marching Band kicked off their competitive season with an award.  The band, which includes students from all three public high schools, earned third place at …

An evening of chaos and laughter is coming to Barnwell’s Circle Theatre. The theatre’s brand-new improv group is making its debut this Saturday, September 20 with an Improv Night. …

“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 …

Children ages 4-14 are invited to a free fishing tournament this weekend. The newly created Reel Kids Fishing League will host its first tournament this Saturday, Sept. 13. Two more tournaments …

Circle Theatre of Barnwell celebrated its past season while unveiling its upcoming season.  The volunteer community theatre held its annual awards night on Saturday, August 16 to recognize …

The Bands of Barnwell County are entering a season of growth and change, finding their rhythm after a year of transition. Following the consolidation of three separate band programs into one unified …

One of the finest movies ever made, in my opinion, is Troy starring Brad Pitt. Watching this movie gave me a framework to experience the ancient writings of Homer’s The Iliad. It allowed me to …

Barnwell State Park hosted an Independence Day Fun Day on Saturday, July 5 for local residents and park guests. It included Dodge Sponge, which is like dodgeball but involving wet sponges. …

Over 35 reptiles were on display for kids and adults to enjoy at the Reptile Encounter event held July 23 at Fuller Park in Barnwell. "I wanted to hold an event to give kids a fun and learning …

Law enforcement from across South Carolina a r e u n i t i n g t o h e l p Barnwell County students head back to school. The annual Law Enforcement Expo is scheduled for this Saturday, August 2 from …

Terence Young has performed all over the world, gaining a reputation as a talented g u i t a r i s t a n d m u s i c i a n . However, his roots are in the tiny town of Elko. On July 5, Young was a …

Augusta-based radio station 88.3 WAFJ is coming to Barnwell as part of its Hometown Hello, sponsored by Aiken Motorcycle. This summer-long series of stops across the CSRA brings fun, …

Washington, D.C.  – For the second year in a row, Kinsleigh Ringus of Lexington High School won the Second District of South Carolina’s 2025 Congressional Art Competition.  …

On Saturday, June 28, the annual Allendale Ag + Art Tour brought visitors from across the region to explore the county’s farms, markets and local artistry. Although one of the four scheduled …

Despite a heavy rainstorm, there was a great turnout for the Meet the Author event on April 24 at the Barnwell County Public Library. Barnwell resident Mary Beth Gibson, who publishes under the name …

Congrats to the Moana campers.  Circle Theatre’s youth camp started some 30 years ago by Dennis Knapp, who has produced every camp since then, writing all grants and seeking additional …

King George Lavender Farm in Barnwell hosted its annual Lavender Festival on June 7. Organizers estimate the festival attracted at least 1,300 attendees from all over South Carolina, North …

The City of Barnwell’s Independence Day Bash was held Friday, June 27 at Lions Club Park in Barnwell. The event included food trucks, vendors, live music by Rylan James, music by Gary Brantley, …

Women from across Allendale County came together Saturday, June 14, for a day of empowerment, inspiration and connection at the “Spill the Tea” women’s event held at the USC …

Each summer, children from across the area gather at Circle Theatre for the beloved four-day program, which teaches students of all ages the fundamentals of stage performance, teamwork and …

The 2nd annual Ag + Art Tour of Barnwell County was a hit with residents and visitors alike. Some may even say it was the “GOAT” (greatest of all time). The agritourism event was …

The town of Blackville came alive over the weekend of May 16–17 as residents and visitors gathered for the 13th annual Blackville Music and Arts Festival. The event once again showcased the …

Barnwell residents Tammy Croft Morris and her son, Jackie Blake Collins, recently celebrated the publication of their first children’s book, The Fantastic Adventures of a Fabulous Flamingo …