Herald-Advocate

Herald-Advocate The Herald-Advocate newspaper has served Marlboro County since 1874. We publish every Thursday. In 1931, the late Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Kinney, Sr. G. In 1972, Wm. L.

The Herald-Advocate’s predecessor, The Farmers Friend, was first
published here in 1874. In 1879 it became The Marlboro Planter, which later became The
Marlboro Democrat. In 1885 The Pee Dee Advocate was established
and in 1908 The Marlboro Democrat was combined with it. began the Marlboro
County Herald, which continued until they purchased The Pee Dee
Advocate from W. Hazel in 1951 and combined it with the
Herald to form the Marlboro Herald-Advocate. Kinney, Jr., editor-publisher, purchased his parents’ interest. In 2014, Elisabeth Kinney McNiel and her husband Danny purchased the paper from her father, renaming the publication Herald-Advocate. In 2021, Champion Media purchased the Herald-Advocate from the McNiels. Telephone: 843-479-3815; FAX 843-479-7671. Member The National Newspaper Association and the South
Carolina Press Association.

10/01/2026
Welcome October! 🎃
10/01/2026

Welcome October! 🎃

Good morning Marlboro! October returns, Breeden's Quality Meats celebrates turning 100 with Jason Luck, Bennettsville Po...
10/01/2026

Good morning Marlboro! October returns, Breeden's Quality Meats celebrates turning 100 with Jason Luck, Bennettsville Police Department Crime Report, Congressman Russell Fry delivers and more in this edition of the Herald -Advocate!

When publicity kills 🛁🤡🪿🪿
09/30/2026

When publicity kills 🛁🤡🪿🪿

It was a "You don't belong here kind of week" in this edition of the Bennettsville Police Department Crime Report ⬇️🚔
09/30/2026

It was a "You don't belong here kind of week" in this edition of the Bennettsville Police Department Crime Report ⬇️🚔

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09/28/2026

📬 ABSENTEE BALLOTS ARE BEING MAILED!

Absentee ballots for the November 3, 2026 General Election have started being mailed to voters who have requested and applied for one!

There is still time to apply for an absentee ballot if you qualify.

Qualifications are:
Persons with employment obligations which prevent them from voting during early voting hours for the duration of the early voting period, and during the hours the polls are open on election day.

Persons attending a sick or physically disabled person which prevents them from voting during early voting hours for the duration of the early voting period, and during the hours the polls are open on election day.

Persons confined to a jail or pretrial facility pending disposition of arrest or trial which prevents them from voting during early voting hours for the duration of the early voting period, and during the hours the polls are open on election day.

Persons who will be absent from their county of residence during early voting hours for the duration of the early voting period, and during the hours the polls are open on election day.

Persons with physical disabilities.

Persons sixty-five years of age or older.

Members of the Armed Forces and Merchant Marines of the United States, their spouses, and dependents residing with them (Learn more about procedures related to Military and Overseas Citizens).

Persons admitted to a hospital as an emergency patient on the day of the election or within a four-day period before the election (see additional details below).

📅 APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Friday, October 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Your completed absentee ballot application must be returned to our office by the above deadline.

For questions or to request an absentee ballot application, contact:

Marlboro County Voter Registration & Elections
📍 106 E. Market Street
Bennettsville, SC 29512
📞 843-479-5612

Please don't wait until the last minute—allow plenty of time to receive, complete, and return your ballot.

ALL BALLOTS MUST BE RETURNED IN-PERSON OR BY MAIL - BY NOVEMBER 3, 2026 BY 7PM.

Looking for something to do, Marlboro? Get these dates on your calendar NOW! ⬇️⬇️🍂
09/28/2026

Looking for something to do, Marlboro? Get these dates on your calendar NOW! ⬇️⬇️🍂

MARLBORO COUNTY — Autumn is finally here and if you are looking for some fun, local outings to enjoy with the family, here are some nearby suggestions to consider.

Paid sick time? Job security? Yes, please!
09/28/2026

Paid sick time? Job security? Yes, please!

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97 W Market Street
Bennettsville, SC
29512

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 3pm

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