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SCDOT opens Allendale County crew leader job for highway maintenance

SCDOT opens Allendale County crew leader job for highway maintenance

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South Carolina opens Allendale County DSS director job, salary up to $92,900

South Carolina opens Allendale County DSS director job, salary up to $92,900

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USC Salkehatchie offers free AI workshops in Allendale County

USC Salkehatchie offers free AI workshops in Allendale County

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Allendale County Hospital seeks workers for care and support roles

Allendale County Hospital seeks workers for care and support roles

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14th Circuit adds online case-status page for Allendale residents

14th Circuit adds online case-status page for Allendale residents

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Allendale-Fairfax Elementary urges families to sign up for summer learning

Allendale-Fairfax Elementary urges families to sign up for summer learning

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Abundance FoodRx sets regular farmers market at Allendale County Hospital

Abundance FoodRx sets regular farmers market at Allendale County Hospital

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James White seeks another term, says Allendale County is on the move

James White seeks another term, says Allendale County is on the move

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Dorothy Bush Ridley obituary adds to Allendale County's recent losses
Community

Dorothy Bush Ridley obituary adds to Allendale County's recent losses

Dorothy Bush Ridley, 94, died at Prisma Health Richland Hospital, and her incomplete notice joins a run of recent losses in Allendale County.

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Allendale County obituary remembers Bobby Thomas for family and faith
Community

Allendale County obituary remembers Bobby Thomas for family and faith

Bobby Thomas was remembered for showing up, whether at church, on the sidelines or at golf tournaments, and for anchoring a large Fairfax family.

Lisa Park2m read
Allendale County line dance class offers weekly fitness and social time
Community

Allendale County line dance class offers weekly fitness and social time

Free Thursday line dancing at the armory gives Allendale residents a weekly place to move, meet and stay connected. The rest of the county calendar points to food, grief and senior support.

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South Carolina opens Allendale County DSS director job, salary up to $92,900
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South Carolina opens Allendale County DSS director job, salary up to $92,900

South Carolina is recruiting a new Allendale County DSS director, offering up to $92,900 for a job that oversees child welfare, benefits and day-to-day office operations.

Marcus Williams2m read
SCDOT opens Allendale County crew leader job for highway maintenance
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SCDOT opens Allendale County crew leader job for highway maintenance

A new Allendale County road crew leader job pays up to $66,800 and could shape mowing, traffic control and winter response on state highways.

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USC Salkehatchie offers free AI workshops in Allendale County
Education

USC Salkehatchie offers free AI workshops in Allendale County

Free AI classes at USC Salkehatchie gave Allendale County residents hands-on training for business, job searches and faster office work without leaving the county.

Lisa Park2m read
USC Salkehatchie Leadership Institute graduates Class of 2026 in Allendale County
Education

USC Salkehatchie Leadership Institute graduates Class of 2026 in Allendale County

Thirteen graduates closed USC Salkehatchie’s 2026 leadership class, a pipeline aimed at county boards, schools, businesses and civic work across the region.

Sarah Chen2m read
Allendale County moves ahead on museum, trail and airfield projects
Community

Allendale County moves ahead on museum, trail and airfield projects

Allendale County has three visible projects on the move, and each one points to a different local payoff: heritage, recreation and transportation.

Lisa Park5m read
Allendale County schools face teacher shortages as visa costs rise
Education

Allendale County schools face teacher shortages as visa costs rise

A quarter of Allendale County's teachers are from abroad, and Superintendent Vallerie Cave says visa costs could force some to leave midyear.

Sarah Chen2m read
Allendale mayor highlights priorities, calls special meeting on June 1
Government

Allendale mayor highlights priorities, calls special meeting on June 1

Mayor Se’khu Hadjo Gentle used the town’s home page to set an early agenda before the June 1 special meeting, with residents told to watch for infrastructure, safety and downtown priorities.

Marcus Williams2m read
James White seeks another term, says Allendale County is on the move
Government

James White seeks another term, says Allendale County is on the move

James White Jr. is seeking another term in District 2 as Allendale County weighs jobs, roads and services. He is tying his bid to Hampton Lumber and the county’s next economic chapter.

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Election Day nears in Allendale County, voters need photo ID
Government

Election Day nears in Allendale County, voters need photo ID

Allendale voters need a photo ID and a confirmed polling place before June 9. Early voting ended Friday, and the county office at 158 McNair St. is the local stop for help.

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Allendale County Hospital seeks workers for care and support roles
Healthcare

Allendale County Hospital seeks workers for care and support roles

Allendale County Hospital is hiring for nurses, pharmacy staff and kitchen workers, signaling staffing strain across care, meals and the nursing center.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez2m read
Allendale Community Funeral Home announces death of Ida Ferguson, 60
Community

Allendale Community Funeral Home announces death of Ida Ferguson, 60

Ida Ferguson, 60, died at her home on Oakland Drive in Allendale. Friends may call at Socha Walker’s home on Appleton Road or at Allendale Community Funeral Home.

Lisa Park2m read
Allendale County Schools unveils performing arts center, earns statewide recognition
Education

Allendale County Schools unveils performing arts center, earns statewide recognition

A new 420-seat performing arts center is giving Allendale-Fairfax Middle High School a stage, advanced lighting and a warming kitchen as the district touts statewide recognition.

Sarah Chen2m read
14th Circuit adds online case-status page for Allendale residents
Government

14th Circuit adds online case-status page for Allendale residents

Allendale residents now have one place to check criminal case status online, instead of calling or driving to the solicitor's office first.

James Thompson2m read
Abundance FoodRx sets regular farmers market at Allendale County Hospital
Healthcare

Abundance FoodRx sets regular farmers market at Allendale County Hospital

Fresh food will be sold at Allendale County Hospital twice a month, giving Fairfax families a handicap-accessible market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on first and third Saturdays.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez2m read
Allendale County obituary index adds new names, notices keep arriving daily
Community

Allendale County obituary index adds new names, notices keep arriving daily

New obituary notices for Thelma Hariley, Robert Lavern Thomas and Jim Williams joined a steady run of recent losses in Allendale County.

Sarah Chen2m read
Allendale obituary lists Hampton woman Lisa Roman, 52
Community

Allendale obituary lists Hampton woman Lisa Roman, 52

Lisa Roman, 52, died at Hampton Regional Medical Center, and her Hampton address places her within the local ties that often run through Allendale obituaries.

Sarah Chen1m read
Allendale County schools thank donors supporting graduating seniors
Education

Allendale County schools thank donors supporting graduating seniors

Jaiden McKnight, Zy'Nariah Rhodes and other seniors received scholarships and gifts as Allendale County Schools spotlighted a countywide network backing the Class of 2026.

Marcus Williams2m read
Allendale-Fairfax Elementary urges families to sign up for summer learning
Education

Allendale-Fairfax Elementary urges families to sign up for summer learning

Allendale-Fairfax Elementary set June 3-30 summer learning classes from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with families applying by QR code or Microsoft Forms link.

Sarah Chen2m read
Allendale County Schools names junior marshals for academic excellence
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Allendale County Schools names junior marshals for academic excellence

Jaiden McKnight and Zy'Nariah Rhodes helped spotlight Allendale County Schools' junior marshals as the district closed in on the Class of 2026.

Sarah Chen2m read
Allendale County schools celebrate Class of 2026 senior walk
Education

Allendale County schools celebrate Class of 2026 senior walk

Seniors in graduation regalia were cheered through Allendale-Fairfax halls, and the district announced its Class of 2026 honor graduates.

Sarah Chen2m read
Fairfax remembers Bobby Thomas, devoted family man and golf lover
Community

Fairfax remembers Bobby Thomas, devoted family man and golf lover

Bobby Thomas died at 90, leaving Fairfax with memories of a 68-year marriage, a constant presence at family events and a lifelong love of golf.

Sarah Chen2m read
Allendale County Schools celebrates kindergarten graduates moving to first grade
Education

Allendale County Schools celebrates kindergarten graduates moving to first grade

Kindergarten graduates at Allendale-Fairfax Elementary marked their move to first grade with family support, colorful decor and performances that mattered in a district rebuilding trust.

Lisa Park2m read
Allendale County Schools named Best in Education for South Carolina
Education

Allendale County Schools named Best in Education for South Carolina

Allendale County Schools earned Business Review Magazine’s Best in Education honor, a recognition the district is tying to staffing, partnerships and rebuilding trust.

Sarah Chen2m read
Allendale County students earn spots on USC Columbia honor rolls
Education

Allendale County students earn spots on USC Columbia honor rolls

Sinaya Owens of Allendale and Zoe Dublin and Jenna Sobey of Fairfax landed on USC Columbia’s Dean’s List, giving Allendale County families a new round of college pride.

Lisa Park2m read
Allendale-Fairfax Elementary opens summer registration for 3K through kindergarten
Education

Allendale-Fairfax Elementary opens summer registration for 3K through kindergarten

Allendale-Fairfax Elementary opened summer registration for 3K through kindergarten and is pushing families to bring the right paperwork in person before fall planning tightens.

Lisa Park2m read
Rabid stray cat confirmed near Breezie Hill, one person exposed
Healthcare

Rabid stray cat confirmed near Breezie Hill, one person exposed

A stray cat near Breezie Hill and Googe roads tested positive for rabies, and one person was exposed. Health officials say fast medical care can still prevent illness.

Lisa Park2m read