The People-Sentinel

12/22/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us at The People-Sentinel! 🎄

Our office will be closed December 25th & 26th as we celebrate the holiday.

We’ll be back on December 29th. Thank you for your continued support!

12/22/2025

Our front windows are now festive for Christmas!
The Christmas tree in the left one is made of newspaper.

12/21/2025

🎄 4 days till Christmas!
From all of us at The People-Sentinel, we wish our readers, advertisers, and community a safe, happy, and joyful holiday season. ❤️🎄

12/21/2025

Santa is checking his list twice- once in the North Pole and the second time in this week's edition of the newspaper! 🎅

We have pages of our annual Dear Santa special section, highlighting the Christmas wishes of second graders across the county.

Dear Santa, how are the reindeers doing up there? I been good this year! I would like a game and a phone for Christmas. I will leave you some milk and peanut butter cookies when you come! …

12/21/2025

🎄✈️ Give Yourself the Gift of Travel in 2026! ✈️🎄

This Christmas, unwrap something unforgettable — a culinary journey through Tuscany & Florence 🇮🇹🍝🍷

Join The People-Sentinel and Premier World Discovery on a 9-day adventure departing October 13, 2026, filled with incredible food, breathtaking landscapes, art, culture, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. From rolling Tuscan hills to historic Florence, this is the perfect way to treat yourself (or hint to Santa 😉).

🎁 Why it makes the perfect Christmas gift:
✨ Memories that last a lifetime
✨ Authentic Italian cuisine & culture
✨ Travel with friends and neighbors from home
✨ Special booking discounts available

📧 Interested in learning more?
Email Jonathan Vickery at [email protected]
to be added to the contact list for trip updates and details.

This holiday season, skip the wrapping paper — give yourself something truly meaningful: travel. 🎄🌍

12/20/2025

Gift card purchases are on the rise this holiday season.

Whether you're buying them online or in store, make sure you're staying aware of any potential scams.

A record 202.9 million consumers shopped in stores and online during the five-day holiday shopping period from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, according to the National Retail Federation. This …

12/20/2025

“If your resolutions include giving back, finding purpose, or making a difference, becoming a GAL is a meaningful way to transform those resolutions into life-changing action for a child in need," said Christy Vinson, Recruitment and Training Director of the SC GAL Program.

Learn how to be part of this impactful program here ⬇️

As the New Year brings fresh starts and renewed commitments, the Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program, a division of the S.C. Department of Children’s Advocacy, invites community members …

12/20/2025

"It was 1979, the year of a memorable Christmas. My paternal grandmother, Hattie Mangum Hudgins, died on Christmas Eve that year," writes Phi Hudgins in the opening line of this week's column.

Although it begins on a somber note, this column shares magical memories of his childhood holiday celebrations and his grandmother.

It was 1979, the year of a memorable Christmas. My paternal grandmother, Hattie Mangum Hudgins, died on Christmas Eve that year. Yes, it could’ve been a sad Christmas, but sweet memories …

12/20/2025

FOX 54 meteorologist Alex Carter visited students in Dreams Imagination & Gift Development Program - D.I.G to teach them how weather works ⛈❄️☀️

This informative session broke down many different aspects of meteorology and encouraged participation from DIG Dreamers.

Students in Barnwell Primary School’s after-school Dreams, Imagination and Gift Development (DIG) program received an interactive lesson in meteorology last week when FOX 54 meteorologist Alex …

12/19/2025

Several princesses, Mickey Mouse and other famous characters are at the Barnwell Fire Department for Magic on the Circle! There’s hot chocolate, music, arts/crafts and more fun happening until 7:30 p.m. It’s all FREE!

12/19/2025

Every year, the Barnwell Sheriff’s Office stuffs a bus with toys to make the holidays special for children locally and across the region 🎄🌟

“We're at 26 families right now. It’s unknown how many other families are still out there. We've tried to spread the word and get the word out there as much as we could to let people know to come forward and we will do what we can to help," said BCSO Captain Eric Kirkland.

This past Friday, December 12, the Barnwell County Sheriff's Office (BCSO), in partnership with various members of the community, hosted their 3rd Annual Stuff-a-Bus event at the Barnwell Wal-Mart. …

12/19/2025

✨🎄 You’re Invited to Magic on the Circle! 🎄✨

Get ready for an evening of holiday fun for the whole family at Magic on the Circle! Enjoy festive cheer, sweet treats, and special moments with Santa and friends.

📅 Friday, December 19
⏰ 5:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 Barnwell Fire Department

Enjoy the sights, sounds, and magic of the season — including a Wardrobe of Wishes meet & greet, holiday activities, and plenty of Christmas cheer for all ages. 🎅❄️

Bring the kids and make some merry memories together! 🎁✨