Bennettsville News Archives

“I think basically what we need is a change, period”

S.C. House 54 incumbent Doug Jennings will face Bennettsville businessman Naim Floyd Quick Salahudeen in the June 10 Democratic primary. via WBTW

“The first vehicle, a (19) 93 Nissan SUV was driven by Diane Oxendine, 49, of Latta. (She) was driving eastbound on 38 (and) the moped pulled out off Coxe Road and was struck in the side (by Oxendine).”

A Bennettsville man is dead after a vehicle versus moped collision Saturday afternoon in Marlboro County. via Morning News

A Bennettsville man is dead after a car struck the moped he was riding on. Marlboro County Coroner Tim Brown tells us 54-year-old Randy Pearce died at the scene. via WPDE

“It was not a hard decision, as there was a need, and with the help of organizations like the city of Bennettsville and the BDDA, the process went smoothly. "I encourage anyone to think about starting a business in Bennettsville”

The city of Bennettsville has grant funds of as much as $10,000 available for new and expanding businesses in the historic downtown. via Morning News

Domtar is adding 90 jobs to its Fort Mill operations centre in South Carolina. According to a recent report by the Rock Hill Herald, a $1 million expansion will see the creation of new executive level ... via Pulp & Paper Canada

“We are bringing operations closer to our mill base”

Charlotte Business Journal - by Ken Elkins Staff Writer A Canadian paper company will add 90 jobs to its Fort Mill operations, boosting employment at the Interstate 77 center to close to 300. via Charlotte Business Journal

NewsChannel 15 is learning more Tuesday night, after a police officer in the Pee Dee was arrested and placed on leave. via WPDE

By Mary Jo Balasco The Herald Updated 04/08/08 - 12:37 AM The second annual Create Carolina Arts Festival: A Southern Fried Arts and Film Festival, will be May 19 through June 7 at Winthrop University. via Rock Hill Herald

“He was a cop, in high standings with the police department and it was embarrassing ... especially back then”

POST YOUR COMMENT BENNETTSVILLE - The charges against a Bennettsville police officer involve four boys, according to indictments on file with the Marlboro County Clerk of Court's Office. via Morning News

“The perpetrators pick and choose the things they wanted. They picked the most expensive things, the most expensive chemicals, and Southern States is offering a $5,000 reward”

Police said someone stole more $50,000 worth of corn, chemicals and even a trailer from Southern States in Bennettsville. via WPDE

Marlboro County investigators are searching for the person or persons who stole nearly $53,000 worth of supplies from the Southern States farm supply store on Tyson Avenue in Bennettsville. via WBTW

HARTSVILLE -- Funeral services for Hope Traywick Griffin, 93, will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 2008, at First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Dr. Jeri Parris Perkins will officiate with a private burial prior to the service in Magnolia Cemetery directed by Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Saturday following the service in the McAlpine Room. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 213 W. Home Ave., Hartsville, SC 29550 or Kalmia Gardens of Coker College, 1624 W. Carolina Ave., Hartsville, SC 29550. Read more

In the first of several closings with HCP Inc., Medical Properties Trust Inc. has acquired seven assets for about $138 million. via GlobeSt.com