The members of the Bennettsville Police Department participated in National Night Out on Tuesday. In addition to youth receiving book bags with school supplies and tasty treats, a raffle was held.

Congressman Tom Rice, right, handed out school supplies to hundreds of youth on Aug. 3 at the Bennettsville Community Center. L-r are siblings Ta'Quoirez Brockington, Sha'Miya Brockington and Sha'Diya Brockington.

When the Marlboro County High football players reported for the start of fall practice last week, they found a new look in the halls of the Munnerlyn Field House.
The wall of the main hall of the building that connects the locker rooms, training room and the coaches offices is now decorated with a mural featuring photos of former Bulldog players in action.
"It is a printed vinyl product that is applied to the wall using a heat gun. It really has turned out great," said head coach Dean Boyd.

This week, each member of the Bennettsville Police Department received a guardian angel.
Thirty-four law enforcement tactical personal safety lights by Guardian Angel were purchased in part with a $1,000 donation from Marlboro Electric Cooperative.
Police Chief Kevin Miller was able to use funds from his budget to buy the rest of the magnetic hands-free LED mounted flashlights.

Latter Reign Ministries of Bennettsville held a block party on last Saturday, July 28 with free food, games, music, and the Marian Wright Edelman Public Library bookmobile. It was a hot and humid day so the water slide was very popular with youth. At right, Leah Squires (left) painted a design on the face of Leana Richardson. Latter Reign Ministries, 1106 Hamlet Highway, Bennettsville, will start having Sunday services at 9 a.m. Aug. 5.

Photos by Jacqueline Hough