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Opening night approaches
BENNETTSVILLE—The Marlboro Players bring the ultimate good versus evil fantasy story, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe to life this March 19-21 at the Marlboro Civic Center. Auditions for the play were held in January, open to second graders and up, and tickets are on sale now.
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McColl welcomes new police chief
MCCOLL — Following the abrupt departure of former McColl Police Chief Charles English, who cited safety concerns, the town of McColl has filled this vacancy by hiring Chief Jonathan Beggs.
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Local artist sets the vibe in Bennettsville
BENNETTSVILLE— For local jewelry designer, Ikey Thomas, owner and operator of King’s Treasure, a business named after his son and located inside Bennettsville & Co., life’s possibilities are as endless as the wealth of his creative talent.
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Buffy’s Lunchbox: Sandwiches with a side of gospel
BENNETTSVILLE — For owner Elizabeth Rosser, Thursday’s grand opening of Buffy’s Lunchbox, located at 108 S. Marlboro Street, is the culmination of over seven years of hard work, dedication and faith.
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Bennettsville Fire Dept. welcomes Squad 41
BENNETTSVILLE—The Bennettsville Fire Department kicked off the weekend Friday by holding a special ceremony steeped in tradition to welcome the newest edition to its firefighting fleet, Squad 41.
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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…
