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SC’s Dunbar Heritage Music Festival debuts June 7

CLIO — In the heart of Marlboro County, the Dunbar Heritage Music Festival is set to debut on Saturday, June 7, 2025, promising an afternoon of culture, community, and celebration at the historic Dunbar Heritage Place in Clio, South Carolina.

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Outlaw arrested following threatening posts

MCCOLL — Kelly Outlaw, daughter of McColl Mayor Robert Outlaw, was arrested last Thursday by the Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office after a string of threatening messages were sent through Facebook Messenger.

Two arrested after manhunt

MARLBORO COUNTY — Deputies and agents with the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) arrested a man following an eight-hour manhunt.

Stubbs turns down McColl Chief of Police position

MCCOLL — Billy Stubbs was hired as the new chief of the McColl Police Dept., but backed out of the job two days later, citing issues with a previously agreed upon sign-on bonus.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority presents James E. Clemmons Jr. Award

BENNETTSVILLE — The EMBODI Group of the Bennettsville-Cheraw Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. proudly announced Jamison Bethea as the recipient of the James Edward Clemmons Jr. Community Service Award Sunday, May 18, 2025 during their May Week Program.

Get ready to “Walk to the Rhythms” with the MIGHTY Marching Bulldog Band

MARLBORO COUNTY — Lace up those sneakers and head over to McAlpine Stadium on Friday, June 6 for a morning of music, movement, and community spirit at the Health Walk and Water & Gatorade Drive, hosted by the Marlboro County High School MIGHTY Marching Bulldog Band.

MCSB Board faces tough decisions amid $6.8 million shortfall

BENNETTSVILLE — The Marlboro County School District Board convened Monday night to confront a staggering $6.8 million budget shortfall, a crisis that has placed the district under heightened financial scrutiny.

Federal Bureau of Prisons issues directive to expand home confinement

BENNETTSVILLE — The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP or Bureau) has announced new guidance from Director William K. Marshall III directing staff to expand the use of home confinement for eligible individuals under the First Step Act (FSA) and Second Chance Act (SCA).

New foundation aims to build up Clio

CLIO — Dale and Susan Woods introduced “The Rebuild Clio Economic Development Foundation” for the first time. Many came and listened as they explained the benefits of having a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization, generating tax-free money to “rebuild” the town of Clio.

MCSD faces possible $6.8 million shortfall

BENNETTSVILLE — The Marlboro County School District Board convened a special meeting Monday evening to discuss a looming financial crisis: a projected $6.8 million shortfall for the upcoming fiscal year.

SC’s Dunbar Heritage Music Festival debuts June 7

CLIO — In the heart of Marlboro County, the Dunbar Heritage Music Festival is set to debut on Saturday, June 7, 2025, promising an afternoon of culture, community, and celebration at the historic Dunbar Heritage Place in Clio, South Carolina.

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