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Allendale County, South Carolina
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About Allendale, SC

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Approximately 7,300 residents
County Seat
Allendale, South Carolina
Coverage Area
412 square miles in southern South Carolina

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Sinther Rhumeller Moore Bradley, 98, of Barnwell dies Feb. 26; funeral pending
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Sinther Rhumeller Moore Bradley, 98, of Barnwell dies Feb. 26; funeral pending

Sinther "Rhumeller" Moore Bradley, 98, entered eternal rest at her Barnwell home on Feb. 26; the family is receiving friends at daughter Cleatrice Foust’s home while B. F. Cave Funeral Home finalizes services.

Marcus Williams2m read
Allendale-Fairfax Middle High inducts 30 into Beta Club, celebrating academic leadership
Education

Allendale-Fairfax Middle High inducts 30 into Beta Club, celebrating academic leadership

Allendale‑Fairfax Middle/High School inducted 30 students into the National Beta Club on March 1, 2026, with Superintendent Dr. Cave urging inductees to uphold their academic oath.

Lisa Park2m read
Allendale County Revives Revolutionary Days March 15-22, 2026 With Native Peoples Exhibit
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Allendale County Revives Revolutionary Days March 15-22, 2026 With Native Peoples Exhibit

Allendale County will host a weeklong Revolutionary Days in mid‑March 2026 featuring the traveling exhibit Resilience & Revolution and live reenactments, with date listings showing a March 15–22 vs. March 16–22 discrepancy.

Marcus Williams2m read
Kathalyn (Skeeter) Gillespie Baker Dies at 81; Longtime Allendale County Volunteer
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Kathalyn (Skeeter) Gillespie Baker Dies at 81; Longtime Allendale County Volunteer

Kathalyn Anne “Skeeter” Gillespie Baker, 81, a longtime Barnwell Rescue Squad volunteer and former Barnwell Sheriff’s Office dispatcher, died Jan. 12 in Blackville; a Celebration of Life is set for March 7.

Sarah Chen2m read
Leadership Salkehatchie Class of 2026 Orientation Set Jan. 22 in Allendale
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Leadership Salkehatchie Class of 2026 Orientation Set Jan. 22 in Allendale

Orientation titled "Leading with Purpose" launched Leadership Salkehatchie Jan. 22 at the Atrium on USC Salkehatchie's Allendale campus, featuring keynote Dr. Linda Salane and a six-month curriculum.

Sarah Chen3m read
How Allendale County Residents Register and Vote: Office Contact Details
Government

How Allendale County Residents Register and Vote: Office Contact Details

Voter registration and elections in Allendale County are handled locally; use the county office at 158 McNair Street or the contact details below to register or request absentee information.

Marcus Williams5m read
Cottageville Man Guilty in Bench Trial for Meth Trafficking, Sentenced 25 Years
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Cottageville Man Guilty in Bench Trial for Meth Trafficking, Sentenced 25 Years

Cottageville man David Michael DeLong, 52, was sentenced to 25 years after a bench trial found him guilty of trafficking more than 31 grams of methamphetamine.

Lisa Park2m read
Dense Fog Advisory Issued for Allendale and Evans Counties Early Thursday
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Dense Fog Advisory Issued for Allendale and Evans Counties Early Thursday

The National Weather Service issued a Dense Fog Advisory for Allendale and Evans counties, relayed by WJBF’s Live VIPIR 6, taking effect early Thursday, March 5, 2026.

Lisa Park1m read
Allendale Area Chamber Releases The Announcer March 2026 Issuu Flipbook
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Allendale Area Chamber Releases The Announcer March 2026 Issuu Flipbook

The Allendale Area Chamber published the March 2026 Announcer on March 2, 2026, as an Issuu-hosted flipbook and says print copies go to “thousands of mailboxes in Allendale Township six times per year.”

Sarah Chen3m read
Henry Lee T. Bryant III of Allendale Dies at 79
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Henry Lee T. Bryant III of Allendale Dies at 79

Henry Lee T. Bryant III, 79, of Allendale, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, February 24, 2026; family will receive friends at the family residence and funeral arrangements will be announced.

Sarah Chen1m read
James Richard Fogle, 72, of Barnwell, funeral set March 5 in Williston
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James Richard Fogle, 72, of Barnwell, funeral set March 5 in Williston

Funeral for Barnwell equipment dealer James Richard Fogle, 72, is set for 3 p.m. Thursday at Folk Funeral Home in Williston; burial will follow at Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery in Neeses.

Marcus Williams2m read
People Sentinel Posts Feb. 24 Weekly Arrests Report for Allendale County
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People Sentinel Posts Feb. 24 Weekly Arrests Report for Allendale County

The People Sentinel posted its Weekly Arrests Report dated Feb. 24, 2026 (published online Feb. 25, 2026) with entries that include arrests tied to Allendale County.

Sarah Chen2m read
Clemson, Labcorp Partner to Expand Lab Access and Train Healthcare Workforce
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Clemson, Labcorp Partner to Expand Lab Access and Train Healthcare Workforce

Clemson and Labcorp announced Feb. 24, 2026 a statewide partnership to provide diagnostic testing for uninsured patients through Clemson Rural Health mobile units and fixed clinics.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez3m read
Barnwell Officials Admit Special Meeting on Generations Unlimited Lacked Required Notices
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Barnwell Officials Admit Special Meeting on Generations Unlimited Lacked Required Notices

Barnwell County officials acknowledged a March 3 special meeting about Generations Unlimited lacked legally required public notices in every location required by the state's Freedom of Information rules.

Marcus Williams2m read
Funeral Listings Show Turner Lee Holmes Scheduled for Early March Services
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Funeral Listings Show Turner Lee Holmes Scheduled for Early March Services

Turner Lee Holmes is listed on Riley’s Funeral Home — Hampton Chapel obituaries with a notice published March 3 and services scheduled for early March 2026.

Sarah Chen2m read
Where to Call for Allendale County Public Safety and Services
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Where to Call for Allendale County Public Safety and Services

call 9-1-1 for emergencies; for non‑emergencies use these direct Allendale County numbers, several public‑facing offices list conflicting addresses or phones, so verify before you go.

Marcus Williams8m read
Hampton Lumber $225 Million Fairfax Sawmill Creates 125 Jobs in Allendale County
Business

Hampton Lumber $225 Million Fairfax Sawmill Creates 125 Jobs in Allendale County

Hampton Lumber will build a 375,000-square-foot sawmill at Highway 321 and Barker Mill Pond Road in Fairfax, investing $225 million and creating at least 125 jobs.

Sarah Chen3m read
Allendale County's Topper site draws visitors and debate over early humans
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Allendale County's Topper site draws visitors and debate over early humans

The Topper archaeological site in Allendale County draws visitors and renewed debate after recovered artifacts have been cited in research suggesting very early human activity in North America.

Sarah Chen2m read
SRP Federal Credit Union Reopens Allendale Branch, Restoring In-Person Services Feb. 18
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SRP Federal Credit Union Reopens Allendale Branch, Restoring In-Person Services Feb. 18

SRP Federal Credit Union reopened its downtown Allendale branch at 224 Flat Street East with a ribbon-cutting Feb. 18, restoring in-person financial services and expanding SRP’s footprint to 21 branches.

Sarah Chen2m read
Allendale County Hospital Opens Advanced Wound Care with Dr. Nancy Taylor Young
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Allendale County Hospital Opens Advanced Wound Care with Dr. Nancy Taylor Young

Allendale County Hospital has opened an Advanced Wound Care clinic led by Dr. Nancy Taylor Young, increasing local access to specialized wound treatment and follow-up. Call 803-702-4280 to schedule.

Lisa Park2m read
SCDPS Report Includes Allendale County in Feb. 20-22 Fatal Collisions
Government

SCDPS Report Includes Allendale County in Feb. 20-22 Fatal Collisions

Allendale County appears on the South Carolina Department of Public Safety's preliminary list of fatal collisions from the weekend of Feb. 20-22, 2026; the SCDPS bulletin was published Feb. 23, 2026.

Marcus Williams2m read
Allendale-Fairfax High School debate team to compete at Harvard University
Education

Allendale-Fairfax High School debate team to compete at Harvard University

Allendale-Fairfax High School’s debate team is slated to compete at a tournament hosted at Harvard University, a high-profile trip for a district of about 1,200 students.

Marcus Williams3m read
New industrial listings position Allendale County for job growth
Business

New industrial listings position Allendale County for job growth

Updated property listings at Pointe Salkehatchie Industrial Park show available speculative industrial space, including a 50,000 square foot expandable building and multiple parcels marketed for manufacturing and distribution. That active promotion of a State Certified site matters because it strengthens Allendale County's bid to capture employers tied to larger investments, including recent sawmill interest, with consequences for jobs, tax revenue and local infrastructure.

Sarah Chen2m read
Topper Site in Martin Raises Preservation and Policy Questions for Allendale
Education

Topper Site in Martin Raises Preservation and Policy Questions for Allendale

The Topper Site near Martin remains one of Allendale County's most significant archaeological locations, with excavations producing artifacts some researchers argue predate the Clovis culture. Because the site sits on private land and is not a public park, decisions about access, preservation, and local engagement are now matters of county policy and community interest.

Marcus Williams2m read
Fourteenth Circuit Solicitor Publishes Five-County Public Index to Track Cases
Government

Fourteenth Circuit Solicitor Publishes Five-County Public Index to Track Cases

The Fourteenth Circuit Solicitor’s Office posted a guidance page on Feb. 23, 2026 titled "Track Case Status with Public Indexes," consolidating links and instructions for Allendale, Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper.

James Thompson1m read
Allendale County Airport KAQX: 95-Acre Public Airport with No Commercial Service
Government

Allendale County Airport KAQX: 95-Acre Public Airport with No Commercial Service

A Cessna 210 crashed about a mile south of Allendale County Airport, prompting FAA and NTSB investigation; the airport remains a small public general aviation field important to local pilots and services.

James Thompson2m read
Hampton Lumber to Build $225M Sawmill in Allendale County, Creating 125+ Jobs
Business

Hampton Lumber to Build $225M Sawmill in Allendale County, Creating 125+ Jobs

Hampton Lumber will build a $225M sawmill near Fairfax, creating 125+ start-up jobs and new demand for logging, trucking and supplier services in Allendale County.

Sarah Chen2m read
Hampton Lumber to Build Major Sawmill in Allendale County
Business

Hampton Lumber to Build Major Sawmill in Allendale County

Hampton Lumber announced plans in 2025 to build its first East Coast sawmill on a site in the Fairfax and Allendale area, a major private investment expected to produce Southern Yellow Pine framing lumber. The project promises triple digit construction jobs and an estimated 125 to 140 permanent positions, a development that could anchor the county industrial park and reshape the local timber economy.

Sarah Chen2m read
USC Salkehatchie Strengthens Local Nursing Pathways and College Access
Education

USC Salkehatchie Strengthens Local Nursing Pathways and College Access

USC Salkehatchie operates a regional campus that serves Allendale County and the Fairfax area, offering transfer degrees, nursing coursework, allied-health pathways, and dual-enrollment opportunities with local high schools. The campus’s clinical-preparation options and 2025–26 financial aid and scholarship information position it as a crucial postsecondary access point for residents and a potential pipeline to address local health workforce shortages.

Lisa Park2m read