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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…
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Friends of Crooked Creek celebrates new sign
BENNETTSVILLE—Tuesday Friends of Crooked Creek unveiled their official new sign located on McLeod Street and celebrated the moment with a special ribbon cutting.
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Bennettsville unites in National Day of Prayer
BENNETTSVILLE — At the special request of Bennettsville Mayor Tyron Abraham, city officials, elected leaders, and community members came together to pray Thursday night in honor of the nation’s National Day of Prayer, May 7. The nation has come together in prayer on this day in May since 1952 to…
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Kindergarten students enjoy My 6 Book Fair
BENNETTSVILLE — Bennettsville Primary School proudly presented the “My 6 Book Fair” sponsored by the Original Six Foundation.
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Community Outreach Day
MCCOLL — On April 25, 2026 Las Amigas Incorporated participated in the Community Outreach Day hosted by the Greater Fair Plains AME Zion Church. The event was held at JC Park in McColl, South Carolina from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m., and was sponsored by the Pee Dee Annual Conference…
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Bennettsville Marines elect, appoint officers
BENNETTSVILLE — The Marines of the Bennettsville Marine Corps League Detachment 1219 installed their recently elected/appointed officers for 2026 at the Detachment’s stated meeting on April 27.
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Simply Blessed moves to South Parsonage Street
BENNETTSVILLE—Friday evening Simply Blessed Strong Survivors proudly snipped the proverbial red ribbon [in this case gold!] on the organization’s grand opening and ribbon cutting.
