As we come to the end of the first half of the school year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible partnerships we share with our families. In Barnwell County School District (BCSD), we …

The holidays can be a festive and heartwarming time of year.  For many people, holiday parties, family gatherings, and celebrations with friends are times to eat, drink, and be merry. But …

Dear Editor, Many of us just assume things have always been the way they are now. A brief perusal of an old Williston Way dated September 16, 1953 brings to mind memories of the past …

A record 182 million Americans shopped in stores and online during the 2023 five-day holiday shopping period from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, according to the National Retail Federation. …

Book fans can be very devoted to their favorite books and authors. This includes wanting to know the ins and outs of every single detail that is possibly available to them. They want to know …

Every profession has its standouts, those who set the standard in their field. Robert Williams is one of those people in journalism.  Robert owned several weekly newspapers, mostly in South …

The role of school boards in shaping the educational experience for students and guiding the future of our communities cannot be overstated, especially as we have navigated the recent consolidation …

The holidays are fast approaching, and with that comes spikes in reports to  BBB Scam Tracker  regarding delivery related scams and “porch pirates” – thieves who brazenly …

I stumbled upon a BBC Global interview with J.R.R. Tolkien on YouTube in which he was discussing the influences on his work of The Lord of the Rings . In the interview on how WWI inspired his work, …

Dear Potential Donor:  THE SMARTBOX, has an exciting opportunity to serve the children and families of the Allendale and Barnwell SC area via the TOYS FOR TOTS TOY DRIVE. We are seeking the …

Someone asked me the other day if I always wanted to be a journalist.  I told him no, I thought I wanted to be an artist. You see, I took this art-by-mail course when I was a kid. But after …

The 2024 holiday shopping season promises to be an unpredictable one. With more than $240 billion in U.S. online sales expected, scammers are ready to pounce on unsuspecting shoppers by using fake …

There are a lot of books that are just junk food. I read some of them, from time to time. Not necessarily a bad thing, I grant you. Sometimes you just want to read something quick, to the point, …

Dear Editor, Recently, a letter was published raising concerns about the Barnwell County School District’s finances, which included both misleading and inaccurate information. While we …

I believe I am fully cognizant of what gives me an aversion to a majority of YA literature. A year or two ago, I wrote an article about how I used to love nothing but YA literature. That was …

Dear Editor, I would like to congratulate the current County Council again for underfunding the rural fire service in Barnwell County. It shows by the recent increase in Insurance Service Office …

Dear Editor, Am I a climate change denier? I hope not, but if I am, I guess it’s not the end of the world—or maybe it will be, in which case I apologize in advance for my skepticism …

Dear Editor, I am the Barnwell County Treasurer but want to speak out as a citizen of Barnwell County. In the September 11 th issue of The People-Sentinel it was reported that the Barnwell …

Halloween fills the air with excitement and eerie anticipation, with costumes and candy creating a festive atmosphere. However, amid the ghostly ghouls and spine-chilling decorations lurks another …

Eva Thelka Eisenhut was born in 1928 in Apolda, a small town that later became part of Communist East Germany. She was the oldest of four girls living with their parents in a four-room upstairs …

About a year ago, I wrote about my problem with sleep apnea. That’s what doctors call it when your breath takes a pause, or several pauses, during sleep. And you may snore.  Now, I …

Dear Editor, I was greatly saddened to read of the death of Vivian Holliday. I first knew her (but not well) during her time at Jefferson Davis Academy. The thing I remember most about her …

If you are adding or changing your Medicare  or  Healthcare.gov  coverage during open enrollment, watch out for unsolicited calls claiming to "help" you find the best deal. …

Happy Holidays (well soon enough anyway)! Our organization, the Barnwell County Rotary Club, sponsors the Secret Santa Program each year as one of our service projects. This program has been …

Dear Editor, As the mayors and community leaders of Barnwell County, we are united in our message regarding the upcoming Capital Project Sales Tax (CPST) referendum. Over the past several weeks, …