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.

12.11 Marlboro Civic Center @ 6:30 p.mDo NOT miss this spectacular, FREE, family- friendly, holiday- spirit inducing goo...
12/09/2025

12.11 Marlboro Civic Center @ 6:30 p.m
Do NOT miss this spectacular, FREE, family- friendly, holiday- spirit inducing good time!

🎄✨ A COOL YULE is almost here! ✨🎄

We are excited to welcome the Blenheim Middle School of Discovery Chorus to the Marlboro Civic Center this Thursday at 6:30 PM for their holiday concert, A Cool Yule!

A special thank-you to Representative Jason Luck, who generously sponsored the advertising for this event and is proud to support our students, their hard work, and the arts in Marlboro County. 🎶❤️

Come out and cheer on these talented young performers as they bring festive energy, holiday spirit, and an upbeat evening of music to our stage!

📍 Marlboro Civic Center
📅 Thursday December 11 • 6:30 PM
🎟️ Free to attend — all are welcome!

Let’s fill the theatre and support our kids this Christmas season! 🌟

From the Blenheim Middle School of Discovery Chorus and Representative Jason Luck — may your Christmas be filled with music, joy, and community spirit! 🎄✨

Santa comes to Bennettsville TONIGHT 5:30 p.m.‼️
12/09/2025

Santa comes to Bennettsville TONIGHT 5:30 p.m.‼️

TOMORROW‼️ 5:30-7:30 @ 501 E. Main St. Santa is confirmed to be there‼️🎅🎄🌟

12/09/2025

Hwy 177 will be temporarily shutdown from Pleasant Hill Road to Langley Road, due to a Motor Vehicle Collision.

An American Christmas story: part 1 ⬇️⬇️
12/09/2025

An American Christmas story: part 1 ⬇️⬇️

Every American child knows on the night of December 24, crossing into the wee hours of December 25, Santa Claus and his fast-flying reindeer take to the skies in a sleigh heavily weighed down by…

Hey now- we hear Santa Claus is coming to town‼️Read where below ⬇️⬇️⬇️
12/09/2025

Hey now- we hear Santa Claus is coming to town‼️Read where below ⬇️⬇️⬇️

12/09/2025

🚨🚨BREAKING: During tonight's board meeting Interim School Superintendent Michael Thorsland announced the MCSD's audit was on time and the state found NO evidence finances were handled inappropriately. Read more in Thursday's edition of the Herald Advocate🚨🚨

TOMORROW‼️ 5:30-7:30 @ 501 E. Main St. Santa is confirmed to be there‼️🎅🎄🌟
12/08/2025

TOMORROW‼️ 5:30-7:30 @ 501 E. Main St. Santa is confirmed to be there‼️🎅🎄🌟

Firefighter of the year, Chaplain Charles Deaver, ladies and gentlemen‼️🔥🚒🧑‍🚒
12/08/2025

Firefighter of the year, Chaplain Charles Deaver, ladies and gentlemen‼️🔥🚒🧑‍🚒

WFR held their annual Christmas banquet on Friday December 5th. We would like to congratulate Chaplain Charles Deaver on winning Firefighter of The Year. Thank you for all that you do.

12/08/2025
Congratulations gentlemen! Thank you for helping to keep the community safe ♥️🎉
12/08/2025

Congratulations gentlemen! Thank you for helping to keep the community safe ♥️🎉

Congratulations gentlemen and thank you for your many years of service! ♥️🎉
12/08/2025

Congratulations gentlemen and thank you for your many years of service! ♥️🎉

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Bennettsville, SC
29512

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Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
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