Local Reporting
Q&A: Yamassee chief advocates for stronger relationship between Allendale County leaders and reservation — The People-Sentinel
An interview with Yamassee Indian Tribe Chief Se’Khu Gentle about the reservation’s relationship with Allendale County leaders, the role the reservation can play in moving Allendale forward and Allendale’s relationship with the natural world.
Date: June 11, 2024
‘When are we going to stop burying our children?’: Allendale leaders look for paths forwards after shootings — The People-Sentinel
After a spate of shootings left a teenage girl dead and multiple people injured, wider discussions about gun violence in Allendale County, South Carolina are occurring among community leaders.
Date: April 30, 2024
In South Carolina, Democrats Aren’t Listening to Black Voters — The Progressive
Ahead of the 2024 South Carolina Democratic presidential primary, voters in rural Allendale County criticized the party for not doing enough to earn their votes.
Date: Feb. 2, 2024
Gullah legacy thrives at Govan’s Sports, Blues and Soul Food restaurant — The People-Sentinel
In Fairfax, South Carolina, chef Martin Govan preserves the heritage and memory of the Gullah people at Govan’s Sports, Blues and Soul Food restaurant.
Date: Aug. 22, 2023