Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Government Spending on Babies is Falling Short, Say Advocates

Ten percent of all U.S. children did not have enough food to keep them healthy in 2022. In the same year, the infant mortality rate increased for the first time in two decades and the rate of child poverty more than doubled. At a time when children need increased support to prosper, a new analysis of government spending in 2024 indicates that funding for programs benefitting the youngest Americans – those below the age of 3 – is falling short.

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Academy Road now open to traffic

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.

Niah’s Lemonade Stand: A Stand Against Domestic Violence

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

Solemn Assembly: God Loves Marlboro County!

Bennettsville — On Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, Abba’s House Ministries held a solemn assembly at the courthouse square, focusing on “Healing for Marlboro County.” The event aimed to bring the community together in prayer and reflection on the challenges facing the area.

Creativity is brought to forefront at Kuumba Festival

LAURINBURG — “Asé … Asé … Asé.”

Dunbar Heritage Place hosts music festival

CLIO— Dunbar Heritage Place will host a music festival in Clio Saturday on 3023 Hebron Dunbar Road to pull together the Dunbar community. The event is an all-white affair to bid summer farewell. The event will have food trucks, live bands, and other vendors.

Clio Police staffed to protect the town

CLIO —The Clio Police Department is undergoing significant reform, having recently hired three new officers from the Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office. The newly appointed staff includes Terry Freeman as chief, Jackie Heffner as assistant chief, and Jacob Taylor as a patrolman. Each officer brings years of experience to their role. Former chief Ryan Rummage is still on the force as a part-time officer.

Bark-A-Thon raises over $2,ooo for Humane Society of Marlboro County

BENNETTSVILLE—On Saturday, Brew & Bake hosted a fundraiser for the Humane Society of Marlboro County. The inaugural Bark-A-Thon started at 8 a.m. and raised over $2,000.

BENNETSVILLE JV GAME

The Marlboro County High Bulldogs junior varsity football team faced Scotland High School’s JV team at McAlpine Stadium last Thursday night. The Fighting Scots blanked the Bulldogs, winning the game 0-22.

Laurinburg man arrested, charged following break-in, attempted rape

LAURINBURG — A Laurinburg man has been arrested and charged in connection to an attempted rape that occurred Saturday on Elizabeth Drive.

Hobby Lobby now open in Laurinburg

LAURINBURG — The Hobby Lobby is now up and running in the City of Laurinburg.

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