Marion County voted for Pamela Evette in the runoff elections today with 50.88% of votes. They also chose Stephen Goldfinch for Attorney General and Cody Simpson for Commissioner of Agriculture.
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Republican statewide primary runoff elections are today in Marion County.Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Sorors of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Mu Kappa Zeta Chapter, serving Marion and Dillon counties, took part in a canned food drive organized by Veterans of Foreign Wars Dillon County Post 6091 on June 13.
- Gene Crider
HTC is expanding into the City of Marion with a multimillion-dollar project that will provide most residents and businesses with reliable fiber internet connection.
- Emmy Ribero
In Marion County's primaries, residents overwhelmingly supported the incumbent candidates for County Council districts 3 and 5.
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McLeod Health has contributed $75,000 to Florence-Darlington Technical College to support their nursing program, recognizing the increasing need for healthcare services and the shortage of nurses.
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Democratic primaries are approaching for Marion County Council District 3 and District 5 seats, along with statewide and federal positions.
In a recent gathering in Florence, South Carolina, Democratic candidates shared their platforms with Pee Dee voters, organized by John Vincent for voters to meet candidates.
A Marion County Sheriff’s Office school resource office has been placed on administrative duties after being arrested on a third-degree assault and battery charge by the S.C. Law Enforcement Division.
Projects and renovations of academic buildings at Francis Marion University have been able to be completed without university debt or raising student tuition, with more projects on the way.
Latta wins 3-2 over McBee in rematch of 2016 state finals which McBee won.
Darlington County has benefited from recent rainfalls helping to reduce the level of drought across the county from extreme to severe, according to a National Drought Mitigation Center map released May 28.
New flight simulators, drone training and industry-focused coursework are coming to students in Marion and Dillon counties this fall.
Unemployment rates were down for Florence, Darlington and Marion counties in April, according to South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce data released May 22
- GENE ZALESKI Staff Writer
Unemployment rates were down for Florence, Darlington and Marion counties in April, according to South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce data released May 22
- GENE ZALESKI Staff Writer
Democratic primaries for Marion County Council District 3 and District 5 seats are on the ballot in Marion County as early voting begins Tuesday, May 26.
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Marion County School Board has announced its selection for interim superintendent. She will begin June 15.
- Justin Driggers
DeAngelo Adams steps in to the take the reins of Mullins boys basketball program.
- Emmy Ribero
Mullins Mayor Miko Pickett and her attorney sent a demand letter to the members of City Council that voted to revoke her ceremonial privileges.
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The 2A and 3A track & field state championships were held Friday in Columbia and Marion's Darrion Baccus came away with a state crown.
- Justin Driggers
The Pee Dee Academy softball team won its fifth straight SCISA state championship this week to add to an already remarkable run of success over the past near decade.
- Scott Chancey
Williams played a big part in the Swamp Foxes' huge playoff runs in 2024 and '25.
- From staff reports
Pee Dee Academy's softball team claimed its fifth straight state championship on Tuesday with a victory and a sweep of Colleton Prep in the SCISA 3A title series.
- Emmy Ribero
The Marion Civil Air Patrol Squadron was shut down last week. Some former members have questions as to why.
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Francis Marion University celebrated its Spring 2026 graduates with ceremonies held over two days, honoring 342 students receiving degrees.
- From FMU reports
The Francis Marion University softball program, the automatic qualifier from Conference Carolinas, learned on Monday morning that it will host one of the two NCAA Division II Southeast Regional Tournaments this Thursday through Saturday.