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 i

t 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.

Good morning Marlboro!🌼 2026 Graduates, elections, Marian Wright Edelman Public Library of Marlboro County Summer Readin...
06/11/2026

Good morning Marlboro!🌼 2026 Graduates, elections, Marian Wright Edelman Public Library of Marlboro County Summer Reading program kicks off, and so much more in this edition of the Herald -Advocate!

06/09/2026
06/09/2026
📣Calling all PCA's & CNA's!! Don't miss out!
06/08/2026

📣Calling all PCA's & CNA's!! Don't miss out!

📣 Hey Marlboro: It's Civic Minded Saturday ⬇️*McColl Clean Up, 10 a.m. @ Town Hall*Summer Reading Kick Off, 10 a.m. to 2...
06/05/2026

📣 Hey Marlboro: It's Civic Minded Saturday ⬇️
*McColl Clean Up, 10 a.m. @ Town Hall
*Summer Reading Kick Off, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 203 Fayetteville Ave. Bennettsville
*Stop Gun Violence Rally, 6 p.m. at Bennet Park, Clio
Please see flyers for more information

Ribs & Rods in Clio, SC - were you there??
06/05/2026

Ribs & Rods in Clio, SC - were you there??

CLIO— A beloved annual tradition, Ribs and Rods Festival has been going strong in the Clio community for four years and counting, attracting attendees from across the P*e Dee region for a day of fun…

06/05/2026

The Bennettsville Police Department is actively investigating reports of occupants in a black Dodge Charger discharging what appeared to be a fully automatic firearm in the area of Beauty Spot Road and Jefferson Street.

Anyone willing to fire a weapon from a moving vehicle through our community has demonstrated a complete disregard for human life and the safety of the citizens of Bennettsville. This reckless behavior placed innocent residents, motorists, and families at risk and will not be tolerated.

Our officers and investigators are actively pursuing all available leads and dedicating the necessary resources to identify those responsible. Additional patrol efforts are being conducted as this investigation continues.

Let there be no misunderstanding: when the individuals responsible are identified, they will be arrested and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

The Bennettsville Police Department remains committed to protecting our community and holding violent offenders accountable for their actions. Those responsible for this incident made a poor decision. We intend to ensure they are held accountable for it.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Bennettsville Police Department.

Chief Sammy L. Crosland
Bennettsville Police Department

Are YOU ready for the tick apocalypse??
06/04/2026

Are YOU ready for the tick apocalypse??

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