MARLBORO COUNTY — A Winter Storm Watch is now in effect for much of northern South Carolina, including the Upstate, Catawba Region and Chesterfield County.

BENNETTSVILLE — “January is recognized as Stalking and Human Trafficking Awareness Month, a time to educate the public on recognizing warning signs and taking steps to keep themselves and others safe,” reminds Bennettsville Police Department Chief Sammy Crosland, who aims to do just that throughout the month of January.

BENNETTSVILLE — Local artist and vendor at Bennettsville & Co., Courtney Medlin of Medlin Customs is sharing a little of her creative genius with the residents of Bennettsville by holding an Art Workshop in partnership with the Marian Wright Endelman Public Library and Marlboro County Disabilities and Special Needs. Expected to stretch out over the next few months, the workshop will begin February 6.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. grew up in a large, Victorian style house located at 501 Auburn Avenue in Atlanta, a well-to-do street with a large African American population. Born January 15, 1929, King was born inside the family home to Michael King Sr. and Alberta Williams King, who were by all accounts loving and supportive parents who placed emphasis on their children’s education.

BENNETTSVILLE — Three new Bennettsville town council members were sworn in earlier this month; Caraline Harpe, Wanda Weaver, and Cy’Heim Mcrae, and the Herald-Advocate was given the opportunity to speak with each of them about their personal goals for the city as well as the needs they hope to focus on collectively moving forward as a board.

BENNETTSVILLE — The Bennettsville Fire Department was excited to announce this week the firefighters within its ranks who successfully completed continuing education courses: Garrett Sweatt, Maddox Perdue, and Cory Brumett.

CLIO — In December the Clio Fire Department held its annual Christmas party at the department’s Eastside Station with a steak dinner catered by Cathy’s Too. Two exceptional firefighters were recognized with awards presented to them during the celebrations by their fellow firefighters.

BRIGHTSVILLE — The Brightsville Fire Department (BFD) recently held their annual Awards Night. Three firefighters were honored for their hard work: Will Parrish received recognition for answering the most calls and was also nominated Firefighter of the Year, and Buck Quick was honored for his over 35 years of dedicated and exemplary service to the Brightsville community and his fellow firefighting team.

CLIO — This year the Clio Rural Fire Department is celebrating fifty years of fighting fires in service to the community.

BENNETTSVILLE — This year Bennettsville Police Chief Sammy Crosland and his fellow merry officers helped Santa and his busy elves this holiday season, holding their first annual Shop with A Cop at Walmart in Bennettsville this December. Families from the Bennettsville area in need of presents for their little ones were offered the opportunity to bring their children to the local retail giant and raid the toy aisle in search of their perfect Christmas gift.