SOUTH CAROLINA — Our winter storm is underway; roads will be slick over much of the state through Saturday morning.

MARLBORO COUNTY — Marlboro County government employees’ Christmas spirit and creativity was on display for all to see during their third annual Christmas door decorating contest.

BENNETTSVILLE — Members of the Historical Sawmill Missionary Baptist Church sponsored a play titled, “Christmas Eve At Angel School.” The play centers on the special job that God has given us to bring His message of love to the world.

MARLBORO COUNTY — Members of the Bennettsville-Cheraw Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. mentoring group EMBODI (Empowering Males to Build Opportunities for Developing Independence) participated in a trash-pick up on Highway 9 Saturday, October 26, 2024.

MCCOLL — A special election has been called in March, 2025 to replace former McColl Mayor George Garner, who died in a traffic collision earlier this month.

Ms. English’s 1st grade class MEMS

CLIO — Sunday’s warmer weather brought out throngs of people ready for some Christmas Cheer at Clio’s Christmas Parade and Christmas on Main events from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.

BENNETTSVILLE — Saturday’s chilly weather did not cool the enthusiasm for Bennettsville’s Christmas Parade and block party. Bundled up crowds full of the Christmas spirit lined the sidewalks from John Corry Rd. to Main St. to Broad St. awaiting the 11 a.m. start time.

Bennettsville — Friday marked a day many in Marlboro County had been anticipating for years. Academy Road reopened after suffering extensive damage during Hurricane Florence in 2018.

Bennettsville —Thursday, the Pee Dee Coalition hosted the eighth annual Niah’s Lemonade Stand to stand against Domestic Violence for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.