Marion County News

A Marion man accused of taking a Florence man's Social Security number, stealing from his bank account twice and getting a Verizon phone in his name has been arrested - but only after the victim said he contacted the U.S. Secret Service himself.

AA child plays in a plastic playhouse at Cotland's, a well-known children's home which offers community-based and residential care facilities to sick and vulnerable children from surrounding neighbourhoods in Johannesburg.

Posted on Thursday, November 26, 2009 at 12:09 p.m. Thanksgiving Day parades kick off nationwide with marching bands, performers, celebrities Read story Two arrested on drug charges in Marion County Yesterday at 2:57 p.m. Mom of teen set on fire says son is "hero" for not dwelling on attack as he recovers in pain Police, FBI investigate bank ...

A four-month drug investigation has led to the arrest of two men in Marion County Monday, according to Sheriff Mark Richardson.

The Pee Dee's future depends on the creation of jobs and a community spirit that keeps the most vulnerable in mind year-round, not just at the holidays.

Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 8:27 p.m. Read more: Local , Fatal Accident , South Carolina Highway Patrol , Highway 76 , Sheppard Road , Eric Murphy , Killed , Marion , Marion County , Coroner Jerry Richardson , Pickup Truck , Tractor Trailer , Mcleod Hospital , Florence , New Hanover Medical Center , Wilmington , Pee Dee Two people are still ...

The U.S. Congress recognized Frank Jones at the Marion County industry appreciation luncheon on Nov.

Agents have arrested a Mullins man after an extensive drug investigation by the Marion County Combined Drug Unit, according to a press release from Marion County Sheriff Mark Richardson.

Families now have a chance to see and experience what farm life was like in the early 1900's. State buys forest land in Pee Dee By Tonya Brown Today at 5:01 p.m. The State Department of Natural Resources has purchased nearly 26,000 acres of forest land in Marion County, one of the largest habitat conservation purchases in state history.

The Marion County Museum appointed a new museum director, Rosanne Black. Black is a Marion native, but has been moving around South Carolina.

The South Carolina Economic Development School announces that Marion County Councilman Milton Troy II and Susan Hardwick have successfully completed all of the program requirements necessary for graduation and is a graduate of the 2009 SCEDS class.

Frequent fliers can soon fly non-stop from Myrtle Beach to Toronto and back. Marion County company announces new facility, new jobs By Tonya Brown Today at 4:14 p.m. SOPAKCO announced Thursday the opening of a new multi-million dollar food processing and packaging facility in Mullins.

A company that processes and packages ready-to-eat meals is expanding its South Carolina operations, creating roughly 80 jobs in a county struggling with high unemployment.

Police need your help to find a man wanted in a burglary in Marion County. Chamber announces non-stop service from Toronto to MYR By Continuous News Desk Today at 4:20 p.m. Frequent fliers can soon fly non-stop from Myrtle Beach to Toronto and back.

The Marion County economy will soon be getting a much-needed boost, following the announcement a multi-million dollar food processing and packaging facility will establish itself in Mullins.

Marion High Schoola s MJROTC marches through Downtown Mullins Saturday morning during.

Russell Stover's candy outlet store closed its doors for good on Oct. 27. Although the 30-year candy factory has been closed since April 2000, the store remained open but was not making much money Marion County Economic Development Commission Director Rodney Berry said during a monthly meeting held this past week.

The Arts Council of Marion County sponsored a two-part Fall Arts Festival this past Friday and Saturday.

Marion County school districts will receive $264,000 in federal stimulus funds from the South Carolina Budget and Control Board's State Energy Office to make energy efficiency improvements.

The S.C. General Assembly reconvenes Tuesday to correct a major mistake on unemployment benefits.