WEB UPDATE: Names back on ballot Posted - 05-11-2012 Late Thursday, state election officials sent word that the three local candidates whose names were removed, then added back, then removed again from election ballots should be put back on. As it stands now, the names of Johnny Sellers, Charles English and Ryan Mackey are on absentee ballots here in Marlboro County. Whether that will continue to be the case is anyone’s guess at this point. Click here for more

WEB UPDATE: Local candidates removed from ballot Posted - 05-10-2012 The drama surrounding the June 12 primaries is not over, as it now seems three local candidates whose names were removed, then added back to, election ballots are once again being removed. The Herald-Advocate reported earlier today (Thursday, May 10) that the ballots did include the names of Johnny Sellers, Charles English and Ryan Mackey. Click here for more

School district recognizes students, staff, community for successes in 2011-12 Posted - 05-10-2012 Hundreds of Marlboro County School District employees, students and proud family members came together last week at the Bennettsville Community Center to celebrate their accomplishments during the 2011-12 school year. The occasion was the school district’s annual “Celebrating Our Success” banquet, which recognized schools, teachers, students, support staff and community members for their outstanding achievements. Click here for more

County Council discusses swimming program, awards bids, holds public hearing on budget for FY 2012-13 Posted - 05-10-2012 Summer is fast approaching, but it still isn’t clear whether county residents will be able to cool off with supervised swimming at Lake Paul Wallace. County officials have been looking into the possibility. So far, they have gotten a commitment from the city of Bennettsville to contribute $7,500 toward the swimming program, and they have advertised for and received applications for lifeguards. But there is still a financial question, in that the building that once housed concessions and... Click here for more

Board hears update on Blenheim school construction Posted - 05-10-2012 The Marlboro County Board of Education received an update on the new Blenheim School construction during Monday’s regular monthly meeting. Project Manager Tim Brown told the board that the general contractor, Edcon, Inc., has submitted a revised schedule with a new estimated substantial completion date of June 27. Once substantial completion happens, the S.C. Department of Education’s Office of School Facilities must give its approval before furnishings can be moved in and the facility... Click here for more

Spring practice in high gear at MCHS Posted - 05-10-2012 The Marlboro County High football team began preparing for the 2012 season last week, opening their three week spring practice session. This week, the intensity has been turned up as full contact has begun. "Until the high school league ruled that hitting in the spring was acceptable, spring practice wasn't that big of a deal. Now that we can go full-out, it allows us to do so much more in evaluating players," said head coach Dean Boyd. Click here for more