Marlboro County advanced to the third round of the state Class AAAA playoffs with a 75-54 victory over Darlington Saturday night. They will play A.C. Flora Tuesday evening in Columbia.
The winner will face the winner of Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach in the Lower State Championship on Friday at the Florence Civic Center.

For the first time in five years, the Marlboro County High boys’ basketball team will be moving past the first round of the state playoffs. The Bulldogs used a terrific first half to blow by Orangeburg-Wilkinson, 62-50, Wednesday night at the Dawg House.
“I’m very happy to get that first playoff win. I’m happy for the kids who have worked so hard to bring the program back and I’m happy for the community which has been so supportive,” said MCHS head coach LaTroy Brace after the final buzzer.

The Marlboro School Community Center held its third annual Black History Program on Feb. 15. The event featured various speakers, on-site vendors, and refreshments. Linda Sanders was co-chair for the Black History Program. Sanders said the program was “fabulous.” Above, the Community of Grace Church Praise Dancers performed.

19 young actors are rehearsing for the upcoming production of Stuart Little. Show dates are March 5, 6, & 7 at 7:00 p.m. at The Marlboro Civic Center. Mark your calendars now, you don’t want to miss. Pictured: Center- Luke Chavis; L-R first row- Elizabeth Rowe, Sealey Skipper, Sarah Crouch, Fynn Kinard, Jennifer Yager, Emma Faith Burr; L-R back row- Briley Howard, Kaitlyn Bennett, Emiliy Butler, Hayden Snyder, Cody Stubbs, Shelby Helms, Mylee Hodge. Not pictured: Kaden Connor, David Hitesman, King McColl, Lillie Rankin and Rylie Rankin.

Tuesday morning, a student carried a handgun into Marlboro County High School. The male student, age 15, was arrested by Bennettsville Police and taken off-campus.
"No students were placed in any danger at any time," said Dr. Gregory McCord, Superintendent of Marlboro County Schools.