WILLISTON, SC — Dreams Imagination & Gift Development Program (DIG), a Barnwell County  nonprofit building a K-12-to-college STEMM pipeline in rural South Carolina, today announced it …

Barnwell and Allendale County voters may cast their ballots prior to the 2026 General Election as the early voting period has opened. Early voting opened Monday, Oct. 19 and will close on …

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) encourages residents to participate in the upcoming National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 24, by cleaning …

Being diagnosed with breast cancer on April 1st is no joke. For Susan Gardner, it was the beginning of a long process to recovery and spreading awareness. Breast cancer has many different types …

A Barnwell County family is grateful this week after a tornado damaged their home and work vehicle. Savannah Lacey, her husband Chat and 5-year-old daughter Bexley were in Hampton County …

All six members of the Barnwell County Animal Shelter Board have resigned effective November 1. Their letters of resignation, submitted to Barnwell County Council and Administrator Riley at the …

People of all ages were out at the Williston-Elko High School football field for the Red Ribbon event hosted by Barnwell’s Axis I Center. The event, which raises awareness of combating drug use, …

The City of Barnwell’s Circle was decorated earlier this month in preparation for the Trick or Treat Around the Circle event on Halloween night, Oct. 31. The event will run from 6-8 p.m. Vendors …

Blackville-Hilda High School held its 2026 Homecoming Parade on Oct. 9. Alumni from many classes came out to support the Blackville-Hilda Hawks as they celebrated their 2026 Homecoming football game …

Two candidates have filed to fill a vacant seat on Blackville Town Council in a special election scheduled for Tuesday, January 26, 2027. Former Blackville Mayor Mike Beasley and Teresa Baxter …

Several EF1 tornadoes plowed through Allendale and Barnwell Counties on Saturday, October 10, causing damage and fright among residents. The tornado originated in Screven County, Georgia just …

The Blackville-Hilda Hawks welcomed the Saints of Calhoun County last Friday, October 9 for another Region 4 1-A contest. The Saints may have marched into Blackville looking for a win, but they …

The Jefferson Davis Academy Raiders stay perfect on the season at 8-0 after their impressive 46-12 win over Richard Winn Academy. The win last Friday, October 9 capped off the Raiders’ homecoming …

The Williston-Elko Blue Devil tennis team has concluded the regular season with recent wins over Fairfield Central and Hampton County and wait patiently for the playoff brackets to be set by the …

The Jefferson Davis Academy Raiders volleyball team is getting hot right at the perfect time. With the South Carolina Independent Schools Association volleyball playoffs right around the corner, the …

The Blackville-Hilda Hawks finished the 2026 regular season with back-to-back wins. The Hawks had two home matches against North and Hunter-Kinard-Tyler, both Class A Region 4 teams. With playoffs …

Denmark Technical College and Savannah River Nuclear Solutions recently celebrated the latest completers of its Nuclear Operator Apprenticeship Program, recognizing 12 apprentices who completed …

The Barnwell County Career Center had such a big and eventful summer with the Future Farmer of America (FFA) group, even seeing Cale Peachey get elected to Region 4 Vice President. The FFA State …

Strengthening quality health care access is key to having a healthy region and community. When Low Country Health Care (LCHC) receives upwards of $1.4 million, it serves as the key for great care and …

The Elko Fire Department has been awarded $143,685.71 in federal funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. The funding will be used …

Barnwell City Council held their October regular meeting on Monday, October 5, 2026. Aside from addressing comments from last month’s meeting, there were some other positively impactful items on …

Upon receiving a grant of $14,700 from the Volunteer Strategic Assistance Fire Equipment (V-Safe), Blackville Fire Department was able to purchase new sets of bunker gear, including boots and …

The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem (GAL) Program invites community members to become volunteer advocates for children who have experienced abuse or neglect. The next FREE online training …

Fall has officially arrived. While cooler temperatures may take their time getting here, now is a good time to prepare your home for the colder months ahead. Our winters may be relatively mild, but …

The Barnwell Warhorse volleyball team took their perfect 10-0 Region 4-A record into the final two games of the season. The last two obstacles on the way to a perfect region record were …