A suspicious package discovered at Lake Brown on Oct. 30 prompted an extensive emergency response and temporary evacuation before it was determined to be non-explosive, according to Barnwell City …

On Saturday, October 18, 2025, Barnwell Lodge No. 180 sponsored and served dinner to the residents of the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) in Augusta, Ga. The lodge toured the RMH and …

Families filled the streets of Hilda for the town’s 9th Annual Trunk-or Treat, hosted by local churches and community partners. The event featured candy, games, and devotional giveaway …

Barnwell County School District leaders shared several facility and calendar updates during their Oct. 21 board meeting, highlighting continued progress on the new high school project and the recent …

1st place: Barnwell County School District Food Services 2nd Place: Barnwell United Methodist Church 3rd Place: Barnwell 4-H Club People’s Choice Award: Guinyard Butler Middle …

COLUMBIA – Brigadier General Linda J. Riedel of the South Carolina National Guard, who currently serves as assistant adjutant general for the Army, has been selected as the deputy commanding …

Republicans in Washington – members of Congress in particular – should be ashamed of themselves for using the federal government shutdown to score political points. They are …

On Monday, October 20th, a gathering took place at the Barnwell County Library—a celebration that reminded everyone in attendance of the extraordinary people and compassionate work happening …

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 …

When Barnwell County native Maryjane Edwards lost her daughter, Tiffani Camille Sims-Rudolph, to breast cancer last August, she wasn’t sure she’d ever find her voice again. Now, …

Angela Ray, the Barnwell woman at the center of a 2022 dog attack case, was sentenced Oct. 21, 2025, after pleading guilty to multiple counts of animal neglect, abandonment, and ownership of …

A big donation is helping a local organization dig a little deeper in its dream of creating a state-of-the-art education center.  The Dreams, Imagination and Gift Development program …

Volunteers came out on Saturday, Oct. 25 for Keep Barnwell County Beautiful’s final Williston trash pick-up of 2025. “Many hands make light work, and this team was able to clear 32 …

Crowds came to Barnwell Oct. 24 and 25 to enjoy competition barbecue and "anything butt" samples, multiple blues bands, and competitive cornhole. The 2-day event was hosted by the Southern Palmetto …

The City of Barnwell’s first-ever trunk or treat drew more than 1,000 children to downtown Barnwell on Halloween night, Oct. 31. A variety of businesses, churches, organizations, and …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Barnwell County, South Carolina (the “County”) announced today that it has identified an error on the 2025–2026 property tax bills and is taking corrective …

Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, November 2 and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they   turn their clocks back to make sure the devices are working. …

Generations Unlimited has nearly completed its compliance audit with the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT), marking a major milestone for the local nonprofit that provides public …

The Rotary Club of Barnwell County celebrated the first Service Above Self winners of the 2025-26 school year.  Students from Barnwell High School, Williston-Elko High School, …

Barnwell United Methodist Church celebrated its 140th anniversary August 24, 2025. The celebration began with a worship service at 11 a.m. The church was packed with about 150 people in …

Blackville Town Council’s October 20 meeting stretched nearly two hours as public comments filled most of the evening, touching on everything from the upcoming election and police staffing to …

A packed room greeted Mayor Brett Williams and council members for the Williston Town Council meeting Monday, Oct. 13, as residents turned out to discuss jobs, healthcare, and upcoming projects. …

The Halloween spirit started early as the Barnwell County Family YMCA hosted its annual Trick-or-Treat Trail and Haunted Trail events Oct. 18. "We are always blown away and so grateful for the …

Barnwell County Council members are offering mixed reactions following County Administrator Meredith C. Wright’s resignation, which will take effect Jan. 12, 2026. As previously reported …