Bennettsville News

A Bennettsville man has been sentenced to life in prison for the stabbing death of a woman nearly two years ago.

BENNETTSVILLE, SC A man accused of murdering a Bennettsville woman in 2010 will now spend the rest of his life in prison after a jury reached a guilty verdict in just 30 minutes.

One of my favorite "soap-box" topics is advocating public involvement in local government .

Mr. Loyd Odell Grant, Sr., 84, of 177 Oakridge Church Road, Hamlet, died Saturday, January 28, 2012, at his residence.

Thumbs up for Francis Marion University and the Konduros Fisherman's Fund for the season-long program of providing tickets to needy kids to attent the PAC Family Series' "Schoolhouse Days" events at the Performing Arts Center.

There's a tendency in South Carolina, and most states, to think that federal spending isn't the same as spending real money.

An order signed by US District Court Judge Paul L. Friedman, outlines what he defines as a history of interference by one individual, Ms.

Deborah Hardison, of Bennettsville, stands in the Small Business Center at Richmond Community College, where she helps people achieve their career goals.

Some Pee Dee residents are questioning the practices of a Bennettsville business, after they say they have concerns about a processing fee being charged for them to be able to potentially take part in a federal compensation package for African-American farmers and their relatives.

'I hung out with people into things as varied as DJing, foosball, hip hop, indie rock, macaroni and cheese, and, of course,terrible, nasty, cheap vodka sold in 1.5 L plastic bottles and also pathetically bad Hartsville weed.' -Comedian and actor Aziz Ansari on his years at the Governor's School  The Meet an Alumnus page on the website of the ... (more)

Karen Cherrell Wall, daughter of Fredia R. Wall of Hamlet and Christopher W. Green of Bennettsville, earned her second degree, a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing, from NC A&T State University's Accelerated Nursing program on Dec.

BENNETTSVILLE, SC The Bennettsville Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a man wanted for two burglaries on Jan.

28, 5:30p.m.-7p.m. Where: 106 Gapway Street, Mullins I-73 COMMUNITY MEETING What: I-73 for S.C. When: Friday, Jan.

BENNETTSVILLE, SC The blue bus is making a tour across the Pee Dee. Community leaders are hosting public meetings about a proposed highway, but some unanswered questions are creating concerns for people in the Pee Dee.

MARLBORO COUNTY, SC Two men have been convicted in connection with burglaries occurring in the Pee Dee in 2008, announced Marlboro County Sheriff Fred Knight.

Cheryl Elaine Steen Link, 67, resident of 1004 Old Abbeville Highway, widow of William G. "Bill" Link, died January 17, 2012 at Self Regional Medical Center.

Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Evans of Bennettsville, South Carolina announce the engagement of their daughter, Ginna Leigh Evans to Joshua Blake Timmons, son of Mr.

A construction worker by trade, Parker has racked up certificates to run a backhoe, a bulldozer, a front-end loader and an excavator.

Pictured are the Nursing Assistant students who graduated Northeastern Technical College's certificate program on Jan.

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