MARLBORO COUNTY — Under a sky streaked with patriotism and pride, Marlboro County came together on August 23rd to honor its heroes at the inaugural Military Appreciation Day held at the Marlboro County Jetport. The event, organized in collaboration with local veterans’ groups, civic leaders, and the Marlboro County Economic Development Partnership, drew residents, service members, and families for a day of celebration, remembrance, and community connection.

CLIO — In a radiant celebration of faith, family, and fellowship, St. Peter A.M.E. Zion Church hosted its annual Rainbow Festival at Clio Elementary School this August, transforming the school grounds into a vibrant hub of color, culture, and community spirit.

Like a lot of you, when I’m bored I like to check out social media and see what’s going on in the world.

MARLBORO COUNTY — Officers with the Bennettsville Police Department announced they have arrested and charged Quontrell L. Davis on Monday with two counts of grand larceny and three counts of burglary stemming from incidents at the Marlboro County High School from July 30, through August 18, according to the Bennettsville Police Department.

BENNETTSVILLE — A Marlboro County man has been denied bond after he allegedly stabbed his 72-year-old mother nearly two dozen times Saturday night at her home near Bennettsville, officials said on Monday.

COLUMBIA – State Treasurer Curtis Loftis proclaimed August as Palmetto ABLE Savings Month to remind South Carolinians about the value and impact of the state’s Palmetto ABLE Savings Program.

SOUTH CAROLINA – Together SC, a network of 1,000 nonprofits across the state, today announced the official launch of a new social media campaign: Nonprofits Get It Done. Together SC is proud to partner with the National Council of Nonprofits, a network of over 30,000 nonprofits across the US to educate citizens on the vital role nonprofits play in our local communities. The educational campaign intends to reach people across the state to highlight how nonprofits show up for those in need, solve problems, and serve local communities and their neighbors every single day.

SCOTLAND COUNTY — Scotland Health is proud to announce the expansion of its specialty care services with the addition of Dr. Sanjay P. Shah, MD, FCCP, a board-certified Pulmonologist, Sleep Medicine, Critical Care, and Internal Medicine physician. Dr. Shah will begin seeing patients in September at Scotland Pulmonology, located at 601 Lauchwood Drive in Laurinburg.

LAURINBURG, NC — Scotland Health is proud to welcome Rebecca A. Miller, MSN, RN, FNP-C, a highly experienced and compassionate healthcare professional, to its Laurinburg Urology team.

MARLBORO COUNTY — Marlboro County’s own Cindy Ayers was honored with a prestigious award from Main Street South Carolina, recognizing her outstanding contributions to the community all the while, keeping downtown revitalized.