Two brothers provided a lesson in compassion and respect in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Braylon Owens and Sha’Marion Brown are seventh graders at Macedonia Elementary/Middle School …

Questions are circulating around the status of a local artist’s State Fair award after competition officials found out his submitted work was created using Artificial Intelligence (AI).  …

Each year, the Tri County Community Foundation (TCCF) awards entities across Allendale, Bamberg, and Barnwell counties grant funding for health and early childhood initiatives.  In previous …

Each October, the Town of Hilda invites the community to celebrate their annual Hometown Festival. A large crowd came out this year to partake in the fun.  “This festival is a labor …

*Editor’s Note: All candidates were sent the same questions. Published below are their responses with no edits made by The People-Sentinel staff. DISTRICT ONE District One spans …

At the October 11 football game, Blackville-Hilda High School crowned its 2024 homecoming court. Pictured from left to right: 1st runner-up Torriana James, Homecoming Queen Anastasia Beaver, and 2nd …

Over 60 entries rolled down Solomon Blatt Boulevard on Friday, Oct. 11 for Blackville-Hilda High School’s homecoming parade. Entries included businesses, public officials, school leaders, …

Houston runs unopposed in District 1 Freddie Houston  Freddie L. Houston Sr. is running unopposed in District 1 on the Barnwell County Council– a seat that he has held for …

One of Barnwell County’s newest attractions is off to a strong start in its first month of operation.  Adventure Farms, located on Highway 70, offers a fun-filled experience for both …

The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) opened in Barnwell County served over 100 individuals in the three days it was open.  The center was located at the Barnwell Regional Airport from …

Blackville native Terrance Washington has won the Best of Division in the Amateur category of the fine arts competition at the S.C. State Fair for his work, "Country Girl." The piece is a …

Williston’s recreational football program began in late September without the guidance of a longtime mentor and coach.  John L. Depew coached recreational sports in Williston for …

On September 25, 2024 the Governor of South Carolina, The Honorable Henry McMaster, declared a state of emergency in anticipation of Hurricane Helene. The South Carolina State Guard was among several …

South Carolina citizens now have more time to register to vote ahead of the 2024 General Election after a court today ordered the voter registration deadline be extended to October 14. The …

As cleanup efforts continue, FEMA is setting up a disaster recovery center in Barnwell County. Hurricane Helene spared Barnwell County the flooding and major devastation that was seen in North …

This story was reported with the help of the Solutions Journalism Network, where Elijah de Castro is a fellow of its climate cohort, a group of 20 U.S. based journalists covering solutions to climate …

The South Carolina Department of  Health (DPH) confirmed that a raccoon found near Highway 304 and Chavis Road in Blackville, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. No people are known to …

Some memorable occurrences happened in 1976. Among them, nationally, the bicentennial of the United States was celebrated. In worldwide news, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak founded Apple Computer …

The Blackville Police Department’s (BPD) interim chief has been brought on full time.  Shawn Howze accepted the position as interim chief on July 8 with the goals of building a better …

The South Carolina State Fair returns to Columbia from Oct. 9-20. The annual event will be a mix of tradition and innovation — featuring cherished fair classics, as well as more than a dozen …

Over one million people know him as the Cornbread Cowboi across his social media following, but the Town of Williston still knows him as their own Orry Lee Kennedy.  A Williston-Elko …

South Carolina homeowners and renters in 13 counties who had uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance. FEMA may be able to help with serious …

Arrest reports listed below are public record and have been provided by local law enforcement agencies. All persons named are presumed innocent until their cases are determined in a court of law. …

Hurricane Helene devastated the East Coast, but Barnwell County was spared major damage and fatalities. The Category 4 storm hit Florida around 11 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26 with 140 mph winds …

A 2015 murder case concluded nine years later with a plea deal for involuntary manslaughter. On Sept. 24, 2024, Demontay Markeith Payne, 35, of Barnwell, pled guilty to involuntary manslaughter …