Latest News About Barnwell County

Updated 2026-04-21 07:02

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Local news - The People Sentinel

A family altercation turned deadly last week. On Tuesday, September 17, deputies from the Barnwell County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) responded to a double shooting that left one victim dead …### 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...

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News - Barnwell - The People Sentinel

Barnwell City Council advanced several infrastructure projects during its April meeting, including accepting a $2 million grant for system upgrades and approving updates to water and sewer rates, while also addressing recreation improvements, housing policy and community initiatives. The actions reflect ongoing efforts to modernize aging infrastructure, support future development and improve quality of life for residents across the city. … A shooting in Snelling on Sunday evening turned...

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Barnwell is in Moderate Drought Status | City of Barnwell, SC

MODERATE DROUGHT CONDITIONSThe area of Barnwell County and the City of Barnwell are in Moderate Drought Conditions. Due to these conditions, the following voluntary measures for water conservation are requested by our residents and commercial/governmental offices:Reduce residential water use to 75 gallons per person per day and a maximum of 300 gallons per household per day;

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