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Soup’s on in Clio
CLIO — Goodwill, community fellowship, and the hearty scents of soups cooked with love wafted through the air Saturday at Clio’s Community Center. A now annual event, local resident Eva McRae said the Lord put it on her heart to offer free meals in her community — Ms. McRae is…
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Food Pantry coming soon to Clio
CLIO — At CareSouth Carolina’s Saturday Health Fair held at the Community Center in Bennettsville, Mayor Adam Pate, State Representative Jason Luck and CareSouth Carolina Chief of Community Health Joe Bittle announced the town of Clio is receiving a much-needed food pantry.
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Bennettsville council calls back-to-back meetings
BENNETTSVILLE — On Monday night, the Bennettsville City Council met for back-to-back specially called sessions during which an update on the city’s budget was provided by Financial Director Samuel Sparkman and discussions and votes were taken by the council to re-hire City Administrator William Simon Jr., Magistrate Grover McQueen and…
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Marlboro Co. School Board votes to consolidate schools
MARLBORO COUNTY — Monday night the Marlboro County School Board held what proved to be another contentious board meeting, again discussing the budget before proceeding ahead with a unanimous vote to consolidate fourth and fifth grade students from Bennettsville Intermediate to Blenheim Middle School of Discovery. The district anticipates the…
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Good News Club inspires students at Bennettsville Intermediate
BENNETTSVILLE – Bennettsville Intermediate School launched its Good News Club in December 2025 under the leadership of former principal Jarriel Jacobs, offering students a new after-school opportunity centered on faith, encouragement, and positive character development.
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Man arrested in connection with nightclub shooting
MCCOLL — Following a search warrant served by the Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office Monday evening in the John Street area of Bennettsville, David Ward was taken into custody without incident on charges of attempted murder, possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime, possession of a weapon…
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Bennettsville native receives Order of the Palmetto
BENNETTSVILLE — The Citadel Foundation recently announced its President and CEO, John P. “Jay” Dowd III, Ph.D., has been awarded the prestigious Order of the Palmetto — South Carolina’s highest civilian honor. This recognition reflects Dowd’s unwavering dedication, visionary leadership, and lifelong commitment to strengthening our communities through the power…
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Sawmill Missionary Baptist celebrates Black History Month
BENNETTSVILLE — Members of the Sawmill Missionary Baptist Church sponsored their Black History Program Sunday, February 22, 2026.
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McColl Town Council: All talk, no action
MCCOLL — At Tuesday’s McColl town council meeting, many issues were discussed — and none were resolved. Looming large in the background of Councilwoman Brenda Barfield’s proposed downtown beautification project and hanging over discussions surrounding disturbances that occurred at the former medical center, McColl Mayor Robert Outlaw gave the OK…
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CareSouth Carolina hosts Health Fair
BENNETTSVILLE — Saturday morning, representatives from CareSouth Carolina welcomed Marlboro County residents to the Bennettsville Community Center for two hours of fellowship, education, and free food.
