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.

MARLBORO COUNTY — It was fishing at its finest as the youth of Marlboro County took flight, reeling in every fish that took the bait. Catfish, that is, nothing but catfish.

BENNETTSVILLE — The streets of downtown Bennettsville came alive as the community gathered to celebrate the Marlboro County High School Class of 2025 with a spirited graduation parade, followed by a bustling Spring Market Day.

MARLBORO COUNTY — A building caught fire just before 1 a.m. Sunday morning on North Main Street, according to Marlboro County Fire and Rescue Services Coordinator Keith Hughes.

BENNETTSVILLE — Marlboro County School District proudly announces that LaKeisha Jenkins-Cribb, Public Information Officer, Liason to the Board of Education and Superintendent, has been installed as Vice-President and that Senia D. Douglas, Administrative Assistant for the Principal at Marlboro County High School, has been installed as Presidential Aide for the South Carolina Association of Educational Office Professionals (SCAEOP) for the 2025-2026 school year.

BENNETTSVILLE — There’s a new chief in town! The City of Bennettsville installed Sammy Crosland as police chief on Wednesday, May 7 in front of a packed house at the Bennettsville Community Center. Crosland has 28 years of law enforcement experience and was most recently the assistant police chief.

SOUTH CAROLINA — As if saving lives and delivering babies weren’t impressive enough, South Carolina hospitals generate more than $36.75 billion annually in economic impact, making them one of the state’s largest drivers of prosperity and job growth.

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. The event was planned for last September, but Hurricane Helene forced organizers to reschedule the music festival.

Charles Moore, 49- Public Disorderly conduct

CLIO — The 55th Bruce Welge Citizenship Award was presented to Ben Milligan at Clio Trinity Methodist in Clio, on Sunday, May 4. Ben is the son of Benjie and Haden Milligan and grandson of Gail McInnis and the late John McInnis of Clio.