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Marion County Airport Hosts Third Annual Aviation Week Fly In – Drive In

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A small red and white aerobatic airplane is parked on an asphalt surface at an outdoor airfield under a clear blue sky.
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The Marion County Airport held the Third Annual Aviation Week Fly In – Drive In on Thursday, April 23, from 10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
Dan E. Lockemy introduced Marion County Airport Director Charles Taylor who welcomed everyone to the event.
Pastor James Smith of the East Dillon Baptist Church offered a prayer for the success of the event, the success of the Marion Airport, and offered a blessing for the food.
Guest speakers included Marion County Administrator David Crotts, Marion County Superintendent Candace Bethea, and Chris Eversmann with the S.C. Aeronautics.
Marion County Superintendent Candace Bethea informed everyone that beginning in August, 2026, the schools will be offering Aviation that will be taught by Jerry Bullard. This will be offered to Marion, Dillon, and Latta students. At a later date, there will be evening classes for adults.
Everyone was invited to take pictures and have fellowship.
Marion County Airport Director Charles Taylor thanked everyone for being there and everyone who had helped with the event. Taylor also invited everyone to enjoy the delicious meal that had been prepared.

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Two blue canopy tents set up outdoors on grass, with tables underneath and people standing behind, next to parked white vehicles on a sunny day.

A man wearing sunglasses sits in a blue golf cart outside a building on a sunny day, with another person standing in the background.

Advance America promotional table outdoors with informational materials, blue tablecloth, and sign reading "Money in Minutes!" in front of a parked SUV.

Outdoor metal barbecue grill on wheels with attached propane tank, near a trash bin lined with a plastic bag, set on grass beside a fenced area and buildings.

People gather around a table outdoors with a banner reading "Marion County Animal Shelter," informational flyers, and donation boxes on display.

Two people wearing aprons stand next to a red trailer with cooking equipment outdoors on a sunny day.

A group of people stands outside on a paved area, engaged in conversation, with a clear sky in the background.

A woman in a blue suit speaks at a podium outdoors, holding a microphone, with people seated in front of her and a large fan structure behind.

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Two people stand outdoors next to a red trailer with cooking equipment, both wearing aprons, smiling at the camera on a sunny day.

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Large outdoor grill filled with rows of seasoned chicken pieces cooking, with the grill lid open on a sunny day.

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Several men stand on an airport tarmac, some wearing uniforms, with airplanes and clear skies in the background.

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A red trailer with four round grills or smokers, parked outdoors near a white pickup truck on a grassy area.

People stand near a Marion County Animal Shelter booth outdoors with pamphlets and a banner displayed, while dogs and strollers are visible on a sunny day.

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A man in a colorful shirt and cap stands on an airport runway with vintage airplanes in the background on a sunny day.

A small red and white aerobatic airplane is parked on an asphalt surface at an outdoor airfield under a clear blue sky.

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A delivery truck with "Twice the Ice" branding, penguin graphics, and contact info for bulk ice delivery, parked on grass beside a building.

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