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.

Both the girls' and boys' varsity basketball teams will tip-off action in the South Carolina Class AAAA playoffs this week. The girls will be on the road at Aiken High School on Tuesday, while the boys will host Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School on Wednesday.

The girls' road trip will be their first playoff appearance since the 2014-15 season ended with a first-round defeat at Stall. Marlboro enters the game with a much more impressive resume than the Lady Green Hornets. However, playing in Region 6-AAAA left Marlboro in fourth place with a 16-8 overall record, 4-6 in the region.