WALLACE – Wallace Elementary Middle School welcomed special guests for a special fire safety activity, giving students an engaging and memorable opportunity to learn important lessons about fire prevention.

October 9:

BENNETTSVILLE — The city came alive this past weekend as families, mentors, and young men gathered for the highly anticipated Boys Day Out event, a celebration of brotherhood, mentorship, and community spirit.

MARLBORO COUNTY — Local artist Daishanna Pearson brought a wave of creativity and connection to Marlboro County with her recent showcase, On Our Soil: Creative Exhibition. The event highlighted the unique styles of several artists while creating a space for reflection, healing, and community growth.

BENNETTSVILLE — National Newspaper Week, an annual event celebrating the vital role of newspapers, runs from Oct. 5-11, with the 2025 themes highlighting the importance of local journalism and fact-checking.

BENNETTSVILLE — Every small town has its dreamers, but not every dreamer turns vision into reality. For Suarez McDonald, a native son of Bennettsville, the road from humble beginnings to the bright lights of the fashion world has been nothing short of remarkable.

BENNETTSVILLE — The steps of the Marlboro County Courthouse became a stage for unity, dialogue, and healing as community members gathered for the Bridging the Gap event, a grassroots effort to strengthen relationships between residents, leaders, and institutions.

BENNETTSVILLE — The Marlboro County High School Mighty Marching Bulldog Band proudly represented the county on Sunday, September 21, 2025, when they traveled to Mullins, SC, to compete in the prestigious Tobacco City Battle of the Bands (B.O.T.B.) at Mullins High School.

MARLBORO COUNTY — A 20-year-old McColl man died Monday afternoon when his pickup truck collided with a train in Marlboro County, Coroner De’Aron Smith said.

MARLBORO COUNTY — In a world quick to judge and slow to forgive, Ron Covington stands as living proof that growth is not only possible — it’s powerful.