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Winter storm through tonight, cold weekend ahead

SOUTH CAROLINA — Our winter storm is underway; roads will be slick over much of the state through Saturday morning.

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Two suspects arrested in Bennettsville shooting

BENNETTSVILLE — The Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the Bennettsville Police Department, responded to a reported shooting incident on Jan. 27, within the city limits of Bennettsville.

MCSO arrest reports

• On January 12 law enforcement officials responded to a reported incident of burglary and larceny at a residence situated on old McColl-Clio Road. The victim indicated that he believed he was familiar with the identity of the individual responsible for stealing the four-wheeler. Following an investigation, facilitated by the victim’s assistance, the four-wheeler was successfully recovered. The investigation led to Christian Blake Fagala, who has been implicated in receiving stolen goods.

McColl deliquent in required state audits

MCCOLL — The town of McColl’s finances became a focal point during a Town Council meeting this week after it was revealed the town is delinquent with its required annual audits to the state.

Washington can control this weather

RALEIGH — The weather hasn’t been kind to North Carolina lately — so we really can’t afford the policy storm now brewing in the nation’s capital.

Suspect extradited in Dec. domestic violence case

MARLBORO COUNTY — A local man is behind bars after allegedly pulling out a gun during a domestic violence incident on Christmas day.

Winter storm through tonight, cold weekend ahead

SOUTH CAROLINA — Our winter storm is underway; roads will be slick over much of the state through Saturday morning.

Door decorating contest winners!

MARLBORO COUNTY — Marlboro County government employees’ Christmas spirit and creativity was on display for all to see during their third annual Christmas door decorating contest.

Christmas play performed at Sawmill Missionary Baptist Church

BENNETTSVILLE — Members of the Historical Sawmill Missionary Baptist Church sponsored a play titled, “Christmas Eve At Angel School.” The play centers on the special job that God has given us to bring His message of love to the world.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority EMBODI Adopt-A-Highway Clean up

MARLBORO COUNTY — Members of the Bennettsville-Cheraw Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. mentoring group EMBODI (Empowering Males to Build Opportunities for Developing Independence) participated in a trash-pick up on Highway 9 Saturday, October 26, 2024.

Special election date set for McColl mayor

MCCOLL — A special election has been called in March, 2025 to replace former McColl Mayor George Garner, who died in a traffic collision earlier this month.

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