Dear Editor, As I mentioned before, I sent a letter to Congressman Joe Wilson’s office in Washington, D.C. regarding the poor service in the Barnwell U.S. Post Office. When I did not get a …

Dear Editor, I have been rather remiss and checking my sources lately and ran across the obituary for Brenda Lemon. While I did not grow up in Barnwell and did not know her as well I would have …

Dear Barnwell, Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 1:2, ESV).  As a local pastor at First Baptist Church Barnwell, called by Christ to …

Dear Editor, The holidays are a time for love, laughter, and giving—and together, we can make this season truly magical for the 167 incredible individuals served by the Allendale-Barnwell …

I would like to share this about the Barnwell Postal service, which seems to get a lot of negative feedback. I had a package go missing on Sept.26 and with their help and the GPS system they use …

Dear Editor, Bat Cave Volunteer Fire & Rescue would like to thank Mr. Norman Bolen and Mrs. Beverly for the fundraiser donation of $1,000 they presented to us.  The donation will …

Dear Editor, I was greatly saddened to read of the death of Evie Gibson. It is with great pride that Hildegarde Euphosyne Paxton Roberts, my seventh grade English teacher, would always mention …

Dear Editor, Do you know that in FY2024, 2,627 Barnwell County residents needing a hand-up received a free food box from Gateway Church’s Food Pantry?  Barnwell County’s …

Dear Editor, My father, Harris W. Morris, graduated from Barnwell High School in 1931. One day, when I was a teenager, I asked him what the football team was called, he told me that he …

Dear Editor, I was terribly saddened today to see in paper that Leon Randall had died. During my 20 years at Barnwell Police Department, I put out and picked up thousands of traffic cones for …

Dear Editor, At the Barnwell County Animal Shelter, we believe every animal deserves a second chance—but we can’t do it alone. Behind every happy tail and new beginning are people like …

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 …

To the students who were on the mascot committee that I know personally, I think y'all did a great job. The district wanted something completely new that didn't involve the old schools, which was …

I’ve struggled long and hard with this consolidation myself. I’ve weighed the pros and the cons. I’ve not been happy about some of the things I’ve heard, witnessed, and …

To the Editor, On behalf of the elders and members of Bethany Baptist Church, I would like to express our sincere gratitude to the community servants who participated in our “Love Your …

Dear Community, We are deeply touched by the outpouring of love and support shown to us after the announcement of Geri’s passing. Thank you for taking the time to read about Geri's …

Dear Editor, As a Barnwell City Council member, I’ve been thinking about how we can make our meetings more welcoming and more meaningful for everyone.  After reading The Culture …

Dear Editor, We would like to send a very big shout out and thank you to  Ms. Jenna Roland for donating her fundraiser proceeds to BCAS animals. She donated a whopping $1140.00 that …

Dear Friends, Last month, we learned that all National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grants—including those that support state councils like South Carolina Humanities—have been …

Dear Editor, I often like to write a few words of praise for some of the most special gems Barnwell County has lost.  One couple I have not so honoured has Mary and Charlton Griner. …

Dear Driver, It has been 20 years since the tragic day of April 21, 2005, when a young and vibrant 13-year-old girl named Jasmine "Jazz" Brown was taken from us in a hit-and-run accident. …

Dear Editor, I just finished reading the article (in the March 19 th edition) about the new school. The article stated that they're going to build new athletic fields. I really have a hard time …

Dear Community, Once again it is time for our membership drive for the Barnwell County Museum.  As we close the year of 2024, we would like to thank each and every one of those who …

Agriculture has long been the backbone of South Carolina, and in Barnwell County, it is more than just an industry—it is an opportunity for education, leadership, and career development. …

Imagine ending your day, exhausted from work or school, only to realize you have no bed to sleep in. For many children in Barnwell County, this is a heartbreaking reality.  Across our …