This will be an in-person information session with two options to discuss all of our programing that will start in January of 2024. You can join us on Tuesday November 28th at 9:30am or 5:30pm. The programs that will be offered starting January are: Propel Business Lab to assist with your small business venture, Homegrown […]

Are you looking to transform your future and unlock high-paying, remote software development career opportunities? Look no further! The Coding Career Connect program, hosted at the Palmetto Innovation Center in Barnwell, South Carolina, is designed to provide you with the skills, knowledge, and connections needed to embark on a successful journey in full-stack software development. […]

Propel Business Lab is a 12 week business accelerator program for emerging entrepreneurs of various experience levels focused on the particular challenges of doing business in the region, developed by the Palmetto Innovation Center in partnership with USC Salkehatchie’s Leadership Institute. The program will host business development lessons alongside technology centric workshops with a focus […]

On Saturday, February 24, the 30th Annual Big 7 Scholarship Banquet will take place at Barnwell Elementary School at 10524 Marlboro Ave, Barnwell, SC 29812. at 6 pm.

Class times are 11AM-12PM or 6PM-7PM at the Palmetto Innovation Center!We are incredibly excited to announce that the first of our Small Business Digital Toolkit classes will be on Thursday, March 14! This class will be all about the user-friendly graphic design platform Canva, led by our new Marketing Coordinator, India Eve Hartley. In this […]

Join us for coffee and conversation about eyecare in Barnwell! - Drop In 8:30AM - 10:45AM - Program at 11:00AM - Coffee and pastries provided!!!Eyecare is an essential healthcare service that is often overlooked due to competing priorities and limited resources. LVS supports South Carolina communities by increasing access to eyecare for those who need […]

SC WORKS CAREER COACH WILL BE VISITING YOUR AREA! The SC Works Career Coach is a mobile extension of our statewide SC Works centers. The mobile unit is equipped with computers and printers at ten workstations. Staff will be present to help you with: - Job searching - Creating/improving your resume - Preparing for Interviews […]

Barnwell County First Steps is so excited to announce the grand opening of its new Child Development Center. The grand opening will be held on March 26 at Kelly Edwards Elementary. Refreshments will be served.Come out to support the youngest members of the community and learn about the exciting plans for the future of the […]

Come out and see entrepreneurs from Allendale and Barnwell competing for $10,000 to support their business! It will be a great evening of food, libations, and cheering on your favorite business at the Carolina Theater in Allendale! This is the culminating event of Propel Business Lab, a 12 week business development course developed by the […]