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At just 28 years old, Zavion Flowers, a resident of Allendale County, was diagnosed with a chronic liver disease (Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis or PSC). Flowers got placed on the official liver …
More than 100 smoke alarms were installed across Barnwell and surrounding communities during a community-wide fire safety effort held Saturday, May 16. Members of the Barnwell Fire Department, …
A 32-year-old woman has been charged following a fatal two-vehicle collision June 7 near the Georgia state line in Allendale County. According to South Carolina Highway Patrol Corporal David …
Just one day before her life was cut short, Trevonna Elmore shared a message celebrating six years of marriage. “No gimmicks or games,” she wrote in a June 6 Facebook post. “Not perfect …
Barnwell County welcomed visitors on June 13 as part of the local Ag and Art Tour, a self-guided event that featured agriculture, handmade art and small businesses. The tour featured multiple …
Primary election results have confirmed the outcomes of several local races in Barnwell and Allendale counties, solidifying victories for incumbents Harold Buckmon, David Kenner and James White, …
The Barnwell County Public Library hosted “SC Plants the Seed” on June 9 at the Barnwell Farmers Market in partnership with market manager Dawn Snead. The event offered a fun, hands-on …
Barnwell County Council unanimously approved its fiscal year 2026–27 operating budget during its June 9 meeting following weeks of budget workshops and revisions. Councilman Harold Buckmon was …
Williston Town Council recognized Williston Police Department Chief James “Jeep” Gainey during its June 8 meeting, honoring his leadership, service and commitment to both the department and the …
Humpty Dumpty Poultry Farm officially opened on May 29 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2004 Fuller Pond Road. This celebrated the launch of a minority-owned farm that sells fresh and locally …
Barnwell City Council approved a $54,550 demolition project for three Jefferson Street properties and received updates on redevelopment efforts, infrastructure projects and community initiatives …
Families can now register for the 2026 Williston Youth Recreation football, flag football and cheerleading season. According to registration flyers, tackle football is open to youth ages 9–10 …
Voters in Barnwell and Allendale counties headed to the polls Tuesday to decide several local primary races, with incumbents Harold Buckmon, David Kenner and James White securing victories in county …
Jurors are to report to the Barnwell County Courthouse on Tuesday, June 16 at 9:15 a.m. Barnwell Wayne Akridge, Deon Allen, John Altman, Charles Anderson, Joyce Anderson, Ashleigh …
Residents and visitors are invited to explore local farms, artisans, farmers markets, and rural communities during the 2026 Ag + Art Tour of Barnwell and Allendale Counties on Saturday, June 13, from …
Neil and Shellie Khatod traveled to Africa expecting to see lions, elephants and African landscapes. They got all of that and an experience neither of them will ever forget. "It’s always been …
After nearly six years without a Cub Scout pack, Scouting is making its way back to Barnwell County. Leaders with the Georgia-Carolina Council are working alongside the Barnwell County Family …
King George Lavender Farm hosted its fifth annual Lavender Festival on June 6, drawing thousands of visitors from across South Carolina and neighboring states. Owner Elinor Poole said this …
What started as a simple effort to raise chicks quickly turned into a devastating loss for one Blackville family. In late April, Tristin Still and his family experienced a house fire that …
Human remains discovered in Barnwell County last month have been positively identified as those of a woman reported missing nearly four years ago, according to the Aiken County …
