The People-Sentinel

11/05/2025

📰 This week’s Kid Scoop is all about Veterans Day!

Young readers can learn about the history of Veterans Day, the meaning behind the stars and stripes, and the branches of our U.S. Military — all in a fun, engaging way! 💫✏️

It’s a great way to help kids understand and appreciate the heroes who serve our country. ❤️💙

A big THANK YOU to Russell’s Pizza for sponsoring this week’s Kid Scoop page and supporting local learning! 🍕👏

🗞️ Find it inside this week’s People-Sentinel!
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11/05/2025

🇺🇸 Help Us Honor Veterans! 🇺🇸
Veterans Day is near, and The People-Sentinel wants to honor our local heroes by displaying their framed photos in uniform in our front window.
📸 Drop off photos (preferably 5x7 or 8x10) at our office Mon–Thurs, 9 AM–5 PM. Our office will be closed on Friday, November 7th.
Thank you for helping us recognize those who’ve served!

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11/05/2025

🕯️ 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 9A) and can also be found online here:
👉 www.thepeoplesentinel.com/obituaries

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

11/05/2025

“We received a call of a suspicious package inside of a bookbag,” Barnwell Police Chief Michael Butts said. “The woman that called it in was at the lake. She pulled it out of the car and set it on the ground.”

Learn more about the incident that shut down Wellington Road last week on the front page of this week's newspaper.

A suspicious package discovered at Lake Brown on Oct. 30 prompted an extensive emergency response and temporary evacuation before it was determined to be non-explosive, according to Barnwell City …

11/05/2025

👶🎄 Celebrate your little one’s First Christmas in The People-Sentinel!

It’s free to be featured in our keepsake section — just send a photo and form by Dec. 8th to [email protected] or drop it off at 22 Burr St., Barnwell. ❤️

The form will also be in next week's edition of The People-Sentinel.

11/05/2025

🔥 TRUCKS • TOOLS • TRACTORS & MORE! 🔥

It’s auction time in Bamberg, SC at Cogburn Auction Company!

📅 Saturday, Nov. 15 • 9:30 AM
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Preview Friday, Nov. 14 • 8:30–6

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Don’t miss the deals — they’ll be gone faster than a gavel drop! 🔨

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11/05/2025

🏈 LAST FOOTBALL CONTEST – EARLY DEADLINE REMINDER! 🏈
Don’t miss your chance to enter this week’s contest!
🗓 Deadline: Thursday, November 6th at 5:00 PM

OUR OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAY!!

Drop off entries at 22 Burr St. by 5PM
📱 Text: 803-300-0799
📧 Email: [email protected]
or [email protected]

Get your picks in by tomorrow to stay in the game! 🏆

11/05/2025

🦃 Do you wobble when you gobble? 👀

It’s time to tell that turkey neck 🗣️ “bye-bye!” before the big feast!

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11/05/2025

🗞️ Hot off the press — this week’s People-Sentinel is here!

Here’s what’s making headlines ⬇️
🏠 County correcting property tax bills — what local homeowners need to know
🐶 Angela Ray sentenced in the Barnwell dog attack case
🎃 2 photo pages of Halloween fun
📦 Suspicious package leads to temporary shutdown near Lake Brown
📚 ‘Hey Suga’ — a mother’s moving story of faith, loss, and love

Pick up your copy today for just $1 at local stores,
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11/05/2025

Election results are in for Barnwell County’s municipal races.
Most candidates ran unopposed, while two seats saw competitive races.
Tap below to see the full results chart and vote totals:

Results are unofficial until certified.

🔗 Follow the link below for full results

Barnwell County voters returned many familiar faces to office in Tuesday’s municipal elections, where turnout reached 17.74%, according to unofficial results. Most candidates ran unopposed, …

11/05/2025

The winners are in! 🌟

The Rotary Club of Barnwell County, SC has announced the winners of their annual Scarecrow Contest.

See what displays won in this week's newspaper or at the link below ⬇️

1st place: Barnwell County School District Food Services 2nd Place: Barnwell United Methodist Church 3rd Place: Barnwell 4-H Club People’s Choice Award: Guinyard Butler Middle …