Mother And Son Charged With Criminal Sexual Conduct With A Minor
Elizabeth Rhoda Holden, 41 years old, of Hope Mills, North Carolina, and her son, Robert Oren Helms, III, 21 years old of Marion, have been arrested by the Marion County…
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22-Year-Old Darlington Man Charged With Criminal Sexual Conduct With A Minor Third Degree
Asa Douglas Singletary, 22 years old, of Darlington, has been arrested by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division. Singletary is charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor…
Accomplishments and Plans for Historic Marion Discussed At HMRA Annual Meeting
By Betsy Finklea The Historic Marion Revitalization Association (HMRA) held their annual meeting at their Rise and Shine event at Southern Belle and Beaus Children’s Boutique this morning (Wednesday). HRMA…
Greater Mullins Chamber Foundation Presents Their New Mural
After many months of planning, patience and other issues, the Greater Mullins Chamber Foundation is proud to present their new mural in Mullins. Their vision has come to fruition through…
Aviation Week Celebrated At Marion County Airport
By Betsy Finklea A large crowd turned out to celebrate Aviation Week at the Marion County Airport. Director Charles Taylor said he appreciated everyone turning out and said the airport…
Dr. Philip Fulmer Among Honorees Of Noteworthy FMU Alumni
Francis Marion University recently honored noteworthy alumni at an awards ceremony. Dr. Shirley Bausmith (’91, ‘94) was recognized as the university’s 2024 Outstanding Alumnus. Bausmith received her undergraduate degree in…
Senator Williams Among Those Participating In Ceremonial Academic Building Groundbreaking At S.C. State
By Sam Watson ORANGEBURG, S.C. – As South Carolina State University ceremonially broke ground on its new academic building recently, President Alexander Conyers took note of the unusually large number…
Former Mayor Berry Announces SC Senate 30 Run
Rodney Berry announces his run for SC District Senate 30. Berry has a litany of experience in many diverse areas that he believes will lift the traditionally distressed District 30…
Mullins Man Sentenced To 9+ Years In Federal Prison In Case Investigated By Dillon County Sheriff’s Office
FLORENCE, S.C. — Marquand Jerome Newell, 41, of Mullins, was sentenced to more than 9 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, cocaine,…
Marion County Airport To Host State Aviation Week Event On April 25
The South Carolina Aviation Association announced this week that Marion County Airport will host an event April 25th as part of the statewide observance of Aviation Week in the Palmetto…
Seventeen Arrest Warrants Issued In Death Of Local Paramedic
Seventeen arrest warrants have been issued for Jaremy Smith in the kidnapping and murder of local paramedic, wife, and mother of two, Phonesia Machado-Fore, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s…
Marion Man Charged With Drug Possession After Traffic Stop
A Marion man was charged with drug possession after a traffic stop by a Dillon County Sheriff’s deputy. On April 4th, 2024, Deputy Trey Cox was patrolling Bermuda Road when…
Siena College Saints Put Finishing Touches On Habitat For Humanity Home
Marion-Dillon County Habitat for Humanity has two schools that have been faithful to supporting their work throughout their 29 years as an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity. Siena College is…
South Carolina Man Facing Federal Charges for Murder of NMSP Officer
ALBUQUERQUE – Jaremy Smith has been charged by federal prosecutors for the murder of New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare. Smith, 33, of South Carolina, made his initial appearance…