A little about our town
Blackville is located in Barnwell County, along the SC Heritage
Corridor. Visitors may enjoy the Region 3 Discovery Center, with
hands-on features highlighting the region's connection to the railroad
and agricultural industries and giving a historical background on
Bamberg, Barnwell, Orangeburg, and Aiken Counties.
Driving through the rural town will take you past corn fields,
pastures, and barns. Right off the main road you will find an artesian
well, God's Acre Healing Springs, where locals and tourists stop to
fill their water bottles. Blackville is also home to a small Mennonite
community. One of the Mennonite families runs Miller's Bread Basket, a
popular restaurant on Blackville's Main Street.
For a more detailed history of the town please read here.
Mayor and Council
| Mayor | Michael Beasely |
| Mayor Pro Tempore | Vivian T. Alson |
| Council Member | M. Ann Pernell |
| Council Member | Kelvin Isaac |
| Council Member | Allen Harrison |
| Council Member | Steve Jowers |
| Council Member | Rupert R. (Russ) Reed, Jr. |
Staff
| Town Attorney | Miles Loadholt |
| Town Administrator | Ian Kaiser |
| Municipal Judge | The Honorable J.W. Gantt |
| Town Clerk | Harriett McKnight |
| Administrative Assistant | Inell W. waring |
| Public Works Director | Edward Rockwell |
| Water Department Supervisor | Earthel Walker |
| Chief of Police | John Holston |
| Fire Department Chief | Hariel Corley |
| Police Clerk | Beverly Sanders |
| Planning Commisioner | Marion Clark |