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.

Bennettsville City Council hear wastewater proposal and discuss audit updates
06/03/2026

Bennettsville City Council hear wastewater proposal and discuss audit updates

BENNETTSVILLE — Tuesday, Bennettsville City Council moved an amended 2026-27 budget ahead on first reading, received a clean audit opinion for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2025…

06/03/2026
Michael Anthony Simmons is still missing. Please bolo Marlboro! 👀
06/02/2026

Michael Anthony Simmons is still missing. Please bolo Marlboro! 👀

This article has been updated from its previous printing April 16…

Hospice of Scotland County hits the links!⛳
06/02/2026

Hospice of Scotland County hits the links!⛳

LAURINBURG — Hospice of Scotland County raised more than $190,000 during its 40th annual golf tournament May 5-6 at Scotch Meadows Country Club, continuing a longtime fundraiser that supports hospice…

06/02/2026

📣 June 8, 5:30 p.m. at the Marlboro Golf and Rec

06/01/2026

Join us on Tuesday, June 23rd for the Marlboro Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting, where we will gather to celebrate the businesses, organizations, and individuals who help our community bloom and thrive 🌻

Enjoy an evening of networking, community pride, and celebration with food and drinks provided by the Chamber. Entry is free for all Chamber members and potential members.

During the meeting, we will present our annual community awards, and we need your nominations for -

🌻 Business of the Year
🌻 Business Person of the Year
🌻 William Light Kinney, Jr. Award
🌻 Non-Profit of the Year

Take a moment to recognize those who make a lasting impact on Marlboro County by submitting your nominations using the link below.

Whether you're a Chamber member, business owner, community leader, or resident, we invite you to join us for an evening of connection, recognition, and community spirit 🌻

Nominate someone deserving today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQFSNE-fHrd8PYQamxlQAeNfw9kl6LmXFsJq7rqpx5xxmTHQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor

06/01/2026

🚨🚨 PLEASE MAKE PLANS TO ATTEND🚨🚨🚨

Bennettsville Police Department Chief Sammy Crosland talks tea with Grandma's Treasures - Bennettsville SC 🫖⬇️
06/01/2026

Bennettsville Police Department Chief Sammy Crosland talks tea with Grandma's Treasures - Bennettsville SC 🫖⬇️

BENNETTSVILLE — A variety of current social trends and community safety topics were discussed during Grandma’s Treasures inaugural Tea and Talk inside their Cozy Tea Room with Bennettsville Police…

Bennettsville City Councilman Cy'Heim McRae holds town hall ⬇️⬇️
06/01/2026

Bennettsville City Councilman Cy'Heim McRae holds town hall ⬇️⬇️

BENNETTSVILLE — Last week, Bennettsville City Councilman Cy’Heim McRae held a town hall style meeting at the Marlboro County Visitor’s Center to touch base with concerned residents along with…

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