June 04, 2009
Grandparents charged in child abuse case
A Bennettsville couple was arrested Sunday after police said they were involved in the physical abuse of their grandchildren, Bennettsville Police Lt. Larry Turner said.
May 14, 2009
Woman, 12-year-old girl, family pet recover from pit bull attack
Marlboro County authorities are investigating a pit bull attack that sent two people to the hospital and injured their family dog.
April 15, 2009
Pelham, Donaldson win Bennettsville council seats
A newcomer will join Bennettsville City Council in District 3, according to the unofficial results of Tuesday’s city election.
April 01, 2009
Missing Bennettsville man found safe
A missing Bennettsville man has been found safe, according to the Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office.
March 30, 2009
Woman accused of trying to burn friend’s belongings
A Bennettsville woman was arrested and charged with two counts of arson Saturday after investigators said she tried to set her friend’s clothing and bed on fire.
March 27, 2009
2 Bennettsville men arrested after drug raids
Two Bennettsville men were arrested after separate drug raids Friday by the Marlboro County Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force.
March 26, 2009
2 arrested after marijuana, cash, counterfeit items found
Two Bennettsville men were arrested Wednesday after police found three pounds of marijuana and cash in an apartment, Bennettsville Police Sgt. Larry Turner said.
March 11, 2009
Four charged in gang-related Bennettsville shooting
Four gang members have been arrested in connection with the Feb. 9 shooting of a 20-year-old man, Bennettsville Police Investigator Larry Bowman said.
February 25, 2009
Bennettsville hostage suspect indicted
A Bennettsville man who police said held a woman hostage in a Bennettsville home for more than 24 hours has been indicted on federal gun charges, U.S. Attorney Walter Wilkins said in a press release issued Wednesday.
February 13, 2009
Bennettsville police investigate shooting
Bennettsville police are investigating a possible gang-related shooting that left a man injured.
February 05, 2009
Former officer pleads guilty in molestation case
A former Bennettsville police officer has admitted to molesting several boys who were members of Bennettsville Junior Police Department during a 12-year period.
January 30, 2009
Cop facing molestation charges set to stand trial
The trial of a Bennettsville police officer accused of molesting boys over an 11-year period is slated to begin Feb. 9 in Bennettsville as scheduled.
January 22, 2009
Bennettsville police officer faces more indictments
A Bennettsville police officer accused of molesting boys over an 11-year period faces two more indictments on charges he molested two more victims, according to Marlboro County court documents.
January 15, 2009
Bennettsville woman accused of helping inmate escape
A Bennettsville woman was arrested Wednesday after authorities said she helped an inmate escape from the Palmer Pre-release Center in Florence.
January 13, 2009
Bennettsville man pleads guilty in gang-related shooting
A Bennettsville man has pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearms in connection with a gang-related shooting.
