MARLBORO COUNTY — Principal Tyshawn Chisholm, a RESTART Educational Foundation Leading Educator and Instructional Director with RESTART an organization with an unprecedented track record of closing achievement gaps, served as one of the speakers at the recent Education Summit in Arizona, addressing teachers, principals, and superintendents from across the region.

MARLBORO COUNTY — Members of the Bennettsville-Cheraw Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. celebrated their May Week Program Sunday, May 18 at the Bennettsville Intermediate School. This year’s theme was “Forward with Fortitude: Engaging Our Sisterhood, Empowering Our Communities, and Elevating Our Impact.”

MARLBORO COUNTY — In a heartfelt demonstration of unity and resistance, more than 50 residents of Clio, South Carolina, marched around Clio Elementary School to protest its (at the time) impending closure — a decision tied to the Marlboro County School District’s financial emergency.

MARLBORO COUNY — Marlboro County was filled with smiles, laughter and a true sense of togetherness during the recent “Family Fun Day” hosted by Sheriff Larry McNeil and the dedicated team at the Marlboro County Sheriff’s Department.

BENNETTSVILLE — This past week, Bennettsville took center stage at a powerful Economic Development Press Conference, where local and state leaders announced game-changing investments that promise to transform Marlboro County’s future.

MARLBORO COUNTY — On July 12, at 1 p.m., the community came together for the 3rd Annual “Stop The Bullying” event — a gathering born from heartbreak, yet fueled by hope. The event honors the memory of Nah’Zia “Zi” Cook, a beloved young soul whose life was tragically lost due to relentless bullying.

SOUTH CAROLINA — Applications for the public alligator lottery are available for one more week, closing on July 15 at 11:59 p.m.

BENNETTSVILLE — Birch Creek Energy recently announced it is planning to expand its operations to Marlboro County by developing a 75MW solar energy facility to grow its operations in the Southeast.

SOUTH CAROLINA – South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond has urged donors to give wisely to charitable causes following last weekend’s flooding disaster in Kerr County, Texas.

BENNETTSVILLE — Bennettsville may be a small town, but they know how to throw a big party as evidenced by their July 4th celebration on Saturday from 3-10 p.m. The parking lot behind MCHS was transformed into a summery gala designed to have something for all ages. Even the rain showers that popped up twice during the afternoon did not dampen the crowd’s enthusiasm.