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MARLBORO COUNTY — The Marlboro County Bulldogs suffered their first defeat of the season Friday night, falling 27–14 to the Gray Collegiate War Eagles in a hard-fought home matchup that tested both grit and resilience.

CHERAW — After losing to Cheraw the last time they met, Marlboro County decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Bulldogs came out on top against the Braves by a score of 27-20 on Friday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Bulldogs.

The Marlboro County Bulldogs kicked off their 2025 season in commanding fashion Friday night at McAlpine Stadium, steamrolling the Lake Marion Gators with a decisive 56–6 victory.

MARLBORO COUNTY — The Marlboro County Parks and Recreation Department has officially opened registration for its 2025 Youth Flag Football season, inviting families across the county to sign up their young athletes for a fall filled with fun, fundamentals, and friendly competition.

BENNETTSVILLE — Bennettsville just got a whole lot tougher — in the best way possible. A new force in martial arts has arrived: Pee Dee Powerhouse BJJ, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy, founded and instructed by Jimmy Altman, a verified black belt with over 17 years of training and a deep…

MARLBORO COUNTY — On Saturday, August 9, 2025, McAlpine Stadium was the epicenter of high school football excitement as the Dennis Miller Football Jamboree brought together programs from South and North Carolina for a night of hard-hitting scrimmages, community pride, and preseason momentum.

MARLBORO COUNTY — In a thrilling showcase of grit, teamwork, and raw talent, the AAU 12U Star Alert squad made headlines today after a stunning sweep at the “Battle of the Burg” tournament — winning all three of their games and leaving spectators buzzing with excitement.

BENNETTSVILLE — In a celebration of heart, talent and community leadership, Coach Trevon Knox, the dedicated high school basketball mentor, made an unforgettable mark at the 11th Annual East Coast Basketball League (ECBL) All-Star Game.

ROCKINGHAM — Rockingham Speedway announced Monday that it is pausing the Crown 9 Championship, its flagship grassroots racing series.