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Now You Know: Where did Agatha go?
What happens when a world-famous mystery crime novelist goes missing, only to resurface roughly two weeks later claiming to not remember who she is, you might ask, and I’m glad you did because just such a harrowing adventure befell British author Agatha Chrisitie.
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McColl honors its own
MCCOLL — Tuesday night McColl town council met for a regularly scheduled meeting where three integral members of the town of McColl employee family received recognition for their hard work and dedication to the town, even despite the occasional hardship. McColl Town Treasurer Tameka McLain, McColl Town Clerk Tammi Goff,…
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Crowds show up for Bennettsville’s inaugural Beeville Festival
BENNETTSVILLE — Springtime whimsy buzzed around Bennettsville Saturday for the town’s inaugural Beeville Festival; an all-day, fun-filled, jampacked entertainment event that drew crowds from neighboring counties throughout the day.
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Marlboro County Museum brings history to life
BENNETTSVILLE — Cannon fire boomed and war drums beat when the Marlboro County Museum’s Revolutionary War Living History Museum set up on the grounds of the Murchison School on Saturday.
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No action following McColl Town Council emergency meeting
MCCOLL — Last Wednesday, the McColl Town Council convened an emergency meeting at the request of Mayor Robert Outlaw to discuss a proposed Utility Stabilization and Infrastructure Recovery Plan and its potential impact on the McColl town budget.
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My thoughts on Nurse Appreciation Week
This week is Nurse Appreciation Week, and I wanted to share some thoughts I have on nursing from the viewpoint of someone who has previously worked in healthcare from the pharmacy, nursing home, rehabilitation, and home care standpoint.
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MCSD attempts to hash out salary scale
MARLBORO COUNTY — A recent meeting of the Marlboro County School Board, in which a new superintendent, Dr. Carla Mathis, was named as the replacement for the state appointed Interim Superintendent Dr. Michael Thorsland, turned controversial when board members delved deeper into monetary issues facing the district as it works…
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Marlboro Co. Superintendent hire blocked by State Education Chief
MARLBORO COUNTY — Last week, the Marlboro County School District Board of Directors voted 5-4 to appoint Carla Mathis as superintendent, replacing Helena Tillar, who vacated the top spot back in November.
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Come one, come all to Clio’s annual Ribs and Rods Fest!
CLIO — Four years in and Clio’s now annual Ribs and Rods Fest has become a growing, springtime attraction for the county. Overflowing with family fun and entertainment, 2026’s Ribs and Rods Fest is so jammed packed, it’s kicking off Friday night this year and Clio Mayor Adam Pate says…
