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Ribs and Rods rolls into Clio
CLIO— A beloved annual tradition, Ribs and Rods Festival has been going strong in the Clio community for four years and counting, attracting attendees from across the Pee Dee region for a day of fun, community, and of course, ribs and rods! This year’s festival, held last Saturday at the…
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State approves full takeoever of MCSD Board of Education
MARLBORO COUNTY — In a rough week for the Marlboro County School District, South Carolina education officials moved to place the school district under heightened state control after citing years of financial instability, governance failures and unresolved management problems, while some local residents and school leaders pushed back during a…
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Bennettsville council advances budget amendment
BENNETTSVILLE — Tuesday, Bennettsville City Council moved an amended 2026-27 budget ahead on first reading, received a clean audit opinion for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2025, and weighed a proposal to overhaul the city’s wastewater treatment operations during a meeting that focused on infrastructure, finances and public accountability.
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Concerns mount over missing man
This article has been updated from its previous printing April 16, 2026
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Golfing for a cause:Tournament raises more than $190,000 for Hospice
LAURINBURG — Hospice of Scotland County raised more than $190,000 during its 40th annual golf tournament May 5-6 at Scotch Meadows Country Club, continuing a longtime fundraiser that supports hospice care for patients regardless of their ability to pay. Having two locations, one in Laurinburg, and most recently, one in…
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Early voting opens in Bennettsville
BENNETTSVILLE — Early voting for June primaries opened across South Carolina Tuesday with record voter turnout. In Bennettsville, Deputy Director of Elections for Marlboro County Helen Brown reported record numbers already coming in by lunchtime on Tuesday.
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Tea and Talk at Grandma’s with BPD Chief Sammy Crosland
BENNETTSVILLE — A variety of current social trends and community safety topics were discussed during Grandma’s Treasures inaugural Tea and Talk inside their Cozy Tea Room with Bennettsville Police (BPD) Chief Sammy Crosland. Tea and Talk is a new monthly feature of the business that will focus on connecting the…
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McRae hosts informative Town Hall
BENNETTSVILLE — Last week, Bennettsville City Councilman Cy’Heim McRae held a town hall style meeting at the Marlboro County Visitor’s Center to touch base with concerned residents along with Bennettsville Mayor Tyron Abraham, Bennettsville City Administrator William Simon Jr., and Bennettsville Police Department (BPD) Chief Sammy Crosland. The event was…
