REUNION NOTICE

Members of the Bennettsville High School Class of 1975 are planning for their 50th class reunion to be held next year. Please contact Doris Brown Smith, at 843-439-3105, for more information.

McColl High School Class of 1975 are planning for their 50th class reunion to be held next year on May 10th, 2025. We are in need of the classmate’s address, e-mails, and phone numbers if you know any. Please contact Viola McIntyre Covington 843-439-4474 or John Ellison 843-523-5413.

Thank you!

Every Wednesday

Each Wednesday, all roads lead to Docs Humidor, Cigar, Wine and Jazz Lounge, Hartsville, for Working Women’s Wednesdays! Whether you work in or out of the home, let’s take time to relax!

114 South 4th Street, Hartsville

Every Thursday

Marlboro County School Community Center Presents Weekly Line Dance Class, beginning at 10 a.m.

The class is held at the Marlboro School Community Center, 612 King St., Bennettsville. For more information contact Tyrone Davis at 843-862-6030

Every Saturday

Marlboro County’s Craft Market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. To inquire about becoming a vendor, reach out to Daishanna Pearson at 843-439-1520 or dpearson@marlborocounty.sc.gov. The marketplace is held across from the Farmer’s Market on Broad Street.

4th Saturday

Market Day is back in the heart of downtown Bennettsville every 4th Saturday of the month until October! Meet us downtown to support our local businesses and artisans!

Ongoing

The Organization Committee creates a strong foundation for a sustainable revitalization effort through the cultivation of strong partnerships, community involvement, and resources. This is perfect for people who love connecting individuals and companies to downtown projects.

We’re always looking for people who are passionate about downtown Bennettsville and everything it has to offer to join one of our committees. Want to join the other stellar individuals on this committee or one of the three other committees? Visit https://bit.ly/CoBMSB or email brittany.jones@bennettsvillesc.com.

  • The Design Committee focuses on the physical and visual elements of downtown, capitalizing on the unique assets that set our historic district apart. From enhancing storefronts to beautifying public spaces, this committee makes Bennettsville shine. We’re always looking for people who are passionate about downtown Bennettsville and everything it has to offer to join one of our committees. Want to join the other stellar individuals on this committee or one of the three other committees? Visit https://bit.ly/CoBMSB or email brittany.jones@bennettsvillesc.com.
  • Students in our sewing class are learning the basics of a sewing machine today from instructor Myranda Teal! For more information on continuing education classes at NETC, call 800-821-7399. #sewing #NETC
  • Beginning Friday, August 16th, McColl Elementary school students in grades Pre-K through 5th ONLY will receive KONA Ice on an every-other-week basis. Students in Middle School, grades 6th to 8th, will receive Twisted Treats every other week starting August 20th. This schedule will continue throughout the school year. We thank you for your continued support!

Sept. 6

Larry McNeil is hosting a fundraiser dinner sale Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bennettsville Community Center, 714 North Marlboro Street. Dinners are $10 and include chicken leg quarters, baked beans, cole slaw, and dessert.

Sept. 7

Brew &Bake is hosting a Bark-A-Thon benefiting the Humane Society of Marlboro County. 10% of Brew & Bake’s sales will go directly to HSMC. Bring your pet and get a free pup cup while supplies last. Adoptable dogs will be on site. Food donation drop off *Purina and Pedigree only* Animal control officer Q&A and more.

Sept. 21

Boys’ Day Out at Camp Pine Hill, 2097 Baptist Road, Bennettsville.

Bus will pick up participants at the EMT parking lot behind Wells Fargo at 9 a.m.

The event is free and sponsored by Marlboro County Men of Merit. For more information, contact Thomas Ocean at (843) 617-5417.

Sept. 21-Nov. 2

SPARK! Places of Innovation

Invention can happen anywhere and it’s happening right now in small towns across America. Rural Americans are creating new products, taking risks, meeting challenges together, and seizing upon exciting opportunities that change local life and sometimes reach far beyond. “Spark! Places of Innovation,” an exhibition from the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street, highlights innovation in rural America from the perspective of the people who lived it! Their words, images, and experiences gathered through an ambitious crowdsourcing initiative are the heartbeat of this exhibition. Technological, social, cultural, artistic, or a combination of all of these — every innovation is as unique as each community. You can see the exhibition and be inspired September 21-November 2 right here in Bennettsville at the Murchison School building.

Murchison School

Sept. 24

Marlboro County EMS and The Blood Connection will be hosting a blood drive on September 24th from 8:00 until 11:30 am. You can scan to make an appointment by scanning the QR code below or by going to www.thebloodconnection.org . For more information please call (843) 439-5183.

Sept. 27

Youth Camp Series, Under the lights at McAlpine Stadium

Oct. 18

Taste of Society in Clio

We are THRILLED to announce our menu for this year’s Taste of Society on October 18th. This amazing four-course dinner will be prepared by Marlboro County natives, Kyle Hardee, and his talented Chef John Rogers. Get your taste buds ready for a scrumptious meal, good music, and lots of fun. Tickets are going fast, so make sure to get yours ASAP.

www.ClioSC.com/tickets

Or call 843-586-9426

Oct. 21-Nov. 2

Early voting begins for the general election in Marlboro County on October 21. The hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.