In the early morning hours of June 21, 2025, officers with the Blackville Police Department responded to the area of Davis Street and Oak Avenue, within the town limits of Blackville, S.C., following …

A Williston family is homeless after a house fire. Firefighters from the Williston, Elko and Windsor fire departments responded to a structure fire around 8 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 15 on Louise …

Barnwell County’s only public transit service is hanging by a thread. For more than a year, the South Carolina Department of Transportation withheld nearly $93,000 from Generations Unlimited …

Each September, communities across the country observe National Recovery Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about substance misuse disorders, celebrating those in recovery, and honoring the …

COLUMBIA — A third person this year has tested positive for measles in South Carolina, according to the Department of Public Health. Nationwide, more than 1,400 people this year have tested …

Barnwell County Council met Tuesday, Sept. 9, for its regular monthly meeting, covering a range of topics from landfill fees to housing updates and community recognitions. Councilman Harold …

The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) is seeking entries for its annual Radon Poster Contest, which spotlights the potential dangers of radon gas. Radon is a colorless, …

Every third grader in Barnwell County benefits from a special gift each year through the Rotary Dictionary Project. As part of this annual initiative, students receive their very own dictionaries, …

Barnwell residents looking for a fresh cut, a relaxing service, or even a professional portrait have a new option right in town. The Hair Gallery, owned and operated by Barnwell native Courtney …

September is National Preparedness Month and the American Red Cross of South Carolina urges everyone to protect their loved ones by getting their households ready now.   Last year, the …

The Rotary Club of Barnwell County is now a 100% Paul Harris Fellow Club.  The club celebrated the accomplishment on September 2 during a social gathering at Red Hill Grill in Barnwell. …

Blackville-Hilda football is changing directions for the remainder of the 2025 season.  Athletic director and former assistant football coach Paris Mason will be taking over as the head …

On Thursday, Aug. 28, the Southern Palmetto Regional Chamber (SPRC) hosted its annual State of the Region and Business Expo at the USC Salkehatchie campus in Allendale. Attendees from across the …

Residents living in and around Barnwell, South Carolina can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings …

It’s been 24 years since the tragic events of September 11, 2001. For the fifth year in a row, a memorial in downtown Barnwell honors the victims. Calhoun Park is a sea of red, white, and …

Jefferson Davis Academy celebrated homecoming Sept. 1-5 with a week full of festivities, including a parade and White Lie Day where students and staff wore shirts featuring a white lie about …

Homecoming court 2025: Peyton Thames, Avari Yongue, and Brooke Fogle.

Barnwell Elementary School (BES) was filled with excitement as the campus hosted its annual Grandparents’ Day Breakfast on Friday, September 5th. The event drew an incredible crowd, with more …

As of August 2025, seven-year-old Weston Hutson of Barnwell County is celebrating one year since ringing the cancer-free bell. At just five years old, Weston was diagnosed with stage-four Wilms …

In an era of increasingly specialized and technology-driven healthcare, Dr. Jennifer Rahn stands as a testament to the enduring value of personal connection in medicine. Recently recognized as …

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 …

Aiken, S.C. (September 8, 2025) — Area 9 th -12 th grade students will have a unique opportunity to meet  recruiters from over 100 colleges and universities and the chance to win …

Pretzel is a sweet, calm, and easygoing dog who would make a wonderful addition to any home. She’s just as happy lounging on the couch as she is chasing a ball—her favorite game that she …

The Blackville-Hilda Hawks lost 12-28 to the Wildcats of Ninety Six High School on Friday, Sept. 5.