The People-Sentinel

10/25/2025

The federal Department of Energy—which oversees facilities such as the Savannah River Site near Aiken—has proposed a solution to fix the backlog of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests: but the fix is problematic, and may be illegal.

Read more from Eric P. Robinson of the USC School of Journalism in this week's newspaper.

Under the federal Freedom of Information Act, government agencies are in most cases supposed to respond to requests for government information with at least an initial response  within 20 …

10/24/2025

What are you going to be for Halloween? 🎃 Hopefully not a victim to scams!

Avoid being tricked by phony costume websites by checking out this week's column from the Better Business Bureau.

If you see an ad for extremely discounted Halloween costumes, beware! BBB Scam Tracker has received a few reports of phony websites offering deals that are too good to be true …

10/24/2025

Current mayor Billy (Brett) A. Williams, III is running unopposed to keep his seat in the Town of Williston.

Learn more about his priorities and goals in this week's newspaper, along with information on the race for other council seats.

Billy (Brett) A. Williams, III I was born and reared in Williston. I have worked at Folk Funeral Home my whole life; I have served on council since 2011, was mayor protem for 3 years and served …

10/24/2025

Reminder! 🏈
Our office will close at noon today. If you’re dropping off your football contest entry in person, please do so by 12:00 PM.

You can still enter until 5:00 PM by:
• Texting: 803-300-0799
• Emailing: [email protected] or [email protected]

Good luck, and thanks for playing with The People-Sentinel! 🏆

10/23/2025

Pastor Bart Kelley shares some ideas on how we can all make Barnwell brighter in this week's Letter to the Editor.

"Barnwell is more than a place on a map; it’s a family, woven together by shared stories, kindness, and a deep-rooted commitment to one another," writes FBC Barnwell's pastor.

Dear Barnwell, Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 1:2, ESV). As a local pastor at First Baptist Church Barnwell, called by Christ to …

10/23/2025

The 4th Annual BBQ, Blues, & Boos is kicking off THIS WEEKEND in Barnwell! 🎃

Sponsored by the Southern Palmetto Regional Chamber, the event will feature a barbecue competition, a co****le championship, and live music.

Tickets are available online at the website with discounts for advance purchases.

The aroma of barbecue, the sounds of blues music and the anticipation of Halloween are in store for those planning to attend the 4 th Annual BBQ, Blues & Boos event in Barnwell on Oct. 24 and 25. …

10/23/2025

Williston and some of its residents are making a debut on the big screen in a new full-feature film riddled with dark comedy and funny antics 🎥

“This is a Mel Brooks-esque type of comedy about two guys who find a stash of dope on a golf course. The story is about them trying to convert the drugs to cash so they can go to Comic Con. Meanwhile, the bad guys are trying to find out what happened to their drugs and catch up with the boys. It’s a comedy of errors,” said Williston resident and star Bryan Easley.

“Ready, set, action!” could be heard in Williston recently as filming of a new dark comedy was underway. The full-feature film Not So Bright was written by cousins Willis and Dylan …

10/23/2025

The Blackville-Hilda High School Hawks took home another win, beating Calhoun County 20-0 🦅💛

Come out and support the team as they look to keep their winning streak intact and more importantly, win another region championship! Kickoff is set for Friday, October 24 at 7:30p.m. at the Hawk's Nest. Don’t miss it.

The Blackville-Hilda Hawks took their three-game winning streak on the road last Friday, October 17, when they traveled to face Calhoun County in a Region 3-A battle. From the first quarter, the …

10/23/2025

Congratulations to the winners!

10/23/2025

🏈 FOOTBALL CONTEST REMINDER! 🏈
Don’t forget — the deadline to enter is TOMORROW, October 24!

📍 Drop off entries at 22 Burr Street, Barnwell by NOON
📱 Text your picks to 803-300-0799
📧 Or email [email protected]
or [email protected] by 5 PM

Don’t miss your shot at this week’s prizes! 🏆

10/23/2025

Update: County Administrator Meredith C. Wright’s resignation takes effect Jan. 12, 2026.

Despite a strong evaluation, her letter cites concerns about “ethical governance” and leadership alignment.

Full coverage continues in next week’s People-Sentinel (Oct. 29).

Read the original story here: http://thepeoplesentinel.com/peoplesentinel/stories/county-administrator-resigns,92590

As of Oct. 23, The People-Sentinel obtained County Administrator Meredith C. Wright’s evaluation and resignation letter. According to the document, Wright “exceeds expectations” in …

10/23/2025

🕯️ In Memoriam 🕯️

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of the following individuals.

Their obituaries are published in this week’s edition of The People-Sentinel (page 11A) and can also be found online here:
👉 www.thepeoplesentinel.com/obituaries

May their memories bring comfort and peace to those who loved them.