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2024 Congressional Art Competition winner has ties to Barnwell County
The winner of the Second District of South Carolina’s 2024 Congressional Art Competition has a connection to Barnwell County. Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) announced Kinsleigh Ringus of Lexington High School as the winner. She is the daughter of Adrian and Ashleigh Ringus, who are originally from Barnwell. “The Congressional...
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints donates 14,000 pounds of food to tri-county region
Four food distribution sites in Barnwell, Allendale, and Bamberg counties stocked their shelves after local organizations and businesses came together on June 25 to unload 14,000 pounds of food and non-perishable items. “A lot of people came together to help do this,” said Teresa Bowers, adult Sunday school teacher at...
'Master of Birthdays' Chuck McCormick remembered for compassion, vivid memory
His death can never surpass the love and compassion he had for everyone he met.”. Birthdays and anniversaries won’t be the same in Barnwell County. Chuck McCormick, known to many as the “Master of Birthdays”, died on June 15 following a long, brave battle with cancer. The Blackville resident, who had autism, had a gift for remembering people’s special moments, particularly birthdays and anniversaries. He also memorized phone numbers and was known for calling people on special occasions to congratulate them.
DIG campers learn about safety, law enforcement from sheriff’s office
On June 18, Barnwell County Sheriff Steve Griffith, Lt. Eric Kirkland, and other investigators and detectives visited DIG Summer Camp in Williston. “It was an open forum with the panel where our Dreamers were able to ask questions and engage with law enforcement,” said Shon Crawford, director of programs and projects for DIG (Dreams, Imagination & Gift Development Program).
What's buzzing in Kline?: Growing Barnwell County honey bee farm helps local pollinators
A beekeeper and his allergic-to-bees wife make the perfect pair. Ronald and Cassandra Moore, or Ronnie and Cassie, are growing their passion into a business. R&C Low Country Bees was born out of Ronnie’s two-decades long interest in honeybees and all the benefits they bring to the local environment.
Drum majors attend symposium before new season starts
Seth Dorn of Williston-Elko High School and Nicholas Jones of Barnwell High School attended the Carolina Lead Drum Major Symposium June 20-22 in Columbia. Seth and Nick will be the drum majors for the Bands of Barnwell County this fall. Both Seth and Nick are rising seniors. This fall will...
Barnwell Primary School principal Donna Selvey rides off into retirement in style
For 30 years, Donna Selvey has been a full-time educator. Now she’s ready to be a full-time grandma. The Barnwell Primary School (BPS) principal is retiring after three decades in education. Twenty-seven years were in South Carolina, mostly in Barnwell and Williston, while the other three were in her home state of Tennessee.
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