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Warhorse volleyball wins three straight

The Barnwell Warhorse volleyball team’s future is so bright they gotta’ wear shades! BHS won three straight matches this past week.
The Barnwell War­horse volleyball team has been putting together a good season. This past week, the Horses had three matches and went a perfect three for three in their matches. The Horses …

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The Barnwell Brawlers include: (top left to right) Jace Pickelsimer, Brantley Whitehead, Corbin Schumpert, Jaycob Lehman, Peyton Curtis and Christian Sumpter; (bottom left to right) Kole Zorn, Finn Carroll, Mason Proctor, Kylan Still and Dawson Abbott.
Barnwell Brawlers compete in first tournament of season
The Barnwell Brawlers had their first 9U tournament September 21 in Evans, Ga. While they didn’t bring home the win, they got some great experience and worked out those first tournament …
The JDA Raiders volleyball team won two matches last week, defeating both Curtis Batist and Colleton Prep.
Raiders volleyball beats Crusaders and War Hawks
The Jefferson Davis Raiders volleyball team, coached by Bart Owens, faced the Curtis Baptist Crusaders and the Colleton Prep War Hawks last week. JDA came away with both wins to go 2-0 for the week …
Cam Austin was a dual threat, throwing for 165 yards and rushing for 79 yards and 2 touchdowns against Swansea.
Warhorses end Swansea’s undefeated streak
The Barnwell Warhorses traveled to Swansea last Friday, September 20 to face the 4-0 Tigers. With a win, Swansea’s magical season would continue with a 5-0 record, but the Horses from Barnwell …
The JDA Raiders charged out to a 22-0 lead over their namesakes from Holly Hill Academy. JDA would go on to win the battle of the Raiders 36-18.
JDA beats Holly Hill 36-18 in the battle of the Raiders
The Jefferson Davis Academy Raiders hosted the Holly Hill Academy Raiders last Friday, September 20 in a showdown between two of SCISA’s best football teams. JDA entered the contest with a 4-1 …

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Obituaries
Stelva Jean Driggers Webb
Stelva Jean Driggers Webb
BARNWELL - Stelva Jean Driggers Webb, 86, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 23, 2024. She was born on January 30, 1938, in Florence County, S.C. to the late Winston Dillon Driggers …
Mary "Jimmie" Dicks Hanks
BARNWELL - Jimmie Hanks, lifelong resident of Barnwell, has died at the age of 100. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Dumont; two grandchildren, W. Ashley (Donita) Atkins and Jaime Edwards; …
Phillip Frederick Sr.
Phillip Frederick Sr.
WILLISTON - Phillip William Frederick Sr. of Williston, South Carolina, entered his eternal life with Christ at the age of 81 on September 24, 2024, with Jean—his devoted and loving wife of 61 …
Tommy Landis
Tommy Landis
WILLISTON - Funeral services for William Thomas “Tommy” Landis, 83, of Williston, S.C. will be held at 2 o’clock p.m., Saturday, September 28, 2024 in the Folk Funeral Home Chapel, …
Sharon Louise Bowers Green
Sharon Louise Bowers Green
ESTILL - Shay Green, wife of Roy Lee Green Jr., passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 21st, surrounded by her adoring family. A bona fide “Daddy’s girl,” she enjoyed an …

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Education

Property negotiations underway for new school

The Barnwell County School District (BCSD) is currently in negotiations over land for a new county-wide high school and career center. At their September 10 special meeting, the BCSD board …

School board set to vote on high school location

The Barnwell County School District board is expected to vote on a location for a new county-wide high school. In June, a community meeting was held to present four options for a new …
Barnwell County sheriff's deputies enter Barnwell Elementary School during an active shooter drill as Barnwell County School District employees, portraying victims, exit with their hands up.

Superintendent addresses consolidation misinformation

The Barnwell County School District board held its first meeting since the consolidation of the county’s districts took effect July 1. School employees, parents, candidates for school board, …

Letter to the community from BCSD Superintendent

To our BCSD Families and Community, As we bring to a close the first month of the new school year, I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt thanks to all of our staff and families …
Dr. Johnny Miller discussed the successes of hiring initiatives and how the district recently filled over 30 positions.

Allendale County School Board reviews student test scores, discusses filling teacher vacancies

At its first meeting of the 2024-25 academic year, the Allendale County School District (ACSD) board reviewed test score averages for ­students. School Report Cards At the meeting, superintendent …

17 candidates vie for 5 school board seats

Filing has closed for a seat on the first elected Barnwell County School District board. All five school board seats will be on the November 5 General Election ballot. Candidate filing opened on …

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Barnwell native accepted into prestigious high school

A 14-year-old Barnwell native is packing his bags and heading north to embark on the next leg of his academic journey in New Hampshire.  Isaiah Altman’s decision to leave home to …

Barnwell Primary School Fourth Quarter Awards

1st Grade  Principal’s Star (All Subjects: 90-100) Ayden Brant Virginia Harvey Peyton Curtis Keaston Still Aiden Fralick Emmalin Huber Mason Proctor …

Engaging Creative Minds Summer Camp hosts 75 students at Williston-Elko Middle School

During the month of June, Williston-Elko Middle School (WEMS) was transformed into a creative and art-integrated wonderland where students could hone their interests in a variety of areas.  …
The Barnwell County Consolidated School District board is pictured at their final meeting June 17 before the county's consolidation of school districts took effect July 1.

Facility naming requests divide BCCSD board at last meeting

The Barnwell County Consolidated School District board spent most of its final meeting renaming – or not renaming – several facilities. The June 17 meeting was the board’s final …
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Opinion
Jonathan Vickery and his tour group in front of the iconic Wall Drug store in South Dakota in July 2024.

Don’t pet the “fluffy cows” in South Dakota

I love exploring new places, meeting new people, and learning new things. That’s partly why my job as a journalist is a perfect fit. But it’s also why I love traveling to places across …
Andy Brack

Have confidence in state’s elections

The question you should ask whenever you hear elected officials squawking about “rigged elections” is this: “So that means the election that put you in office was rigged, …
Kelvin Collins

BBB offers tips to avoid impostor schemes

A few weeks ago, I noted that imposter scams secured the top spot for types of fraud reported to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in 2023, with related losses of $2.7 billion. BBB has received …

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The family of the late Gloria “Gean” Barker Myers would like to send a special thank you to everyone that showed acts of kindness during the passing of our loved one. Your calls, cards, …
Dear Community, A thriving downtown is the heartbeat of any community. It’s where history meets progress, local businesses flourish, and residents and visitors gather to experience the true …
Entertainment

Local officer stars in Barnwell native’s new movie

The newest JB Star Production features a familiar face in Barnwell County law enforcement.  Lieutenant Eric Kirkland of the Barnwell County Sheriff’s Office makes his cinematic debut …

Tabernacle Choir’s World “Hope” Tour Concert offers free online viewing

The world-renowned Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square will perform with Morehouse College and Spelman College glee clubs in Atlanta on September 11 at 7 p.m. You can watch the special …
The Hodsons (right) performed at Long Branch Baptist Church earlier in August.

The Hodsdons perform at Long Branch Baptist

The Hodsdons performed a love offering concert at Long Branch Baptist Church in Williston on Sunday, August 18. The Hodsdons are a family singing group rooted in traditional southern gospel and light …

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