November 05, 2009
Three suspects arrested in Marion beating
Marion police have made three arrests in the beating of a 19-year-old and a juvenile during the weekend.
Chess Club challenges community to tourney
Two years ago Poiette McGill-Bromell began Mullins High School’s Chess Club to help students improve their cognitive and critical thinking skills.
November 04, 2009
Marion police investigate possible gang-related attacks
Marion police are investigating two attacks they believe may be gang-related.
November 03, 2009
Russell Stover store closes down
Russell Stover’s candy outlet store closed its doors for good on Oct. 27.
National Guardsmen honor the memory of a superman
Over 150 U.S. National Guardsmen gathered at the Marion National Guard Amory located on Greene Street. Many of the soldiers haven’t seen one another in months but all arrived early Friday morning for a special tribute.
November 02, 2009
Marion’s Tiniest Little Foxes to take their fall walk
On Oct. 29, “Marion Tiniest Little Foxes” took a stroll down Main Street visiting downtown merchants with Halloween candy for the early trick-or-treaters.
Marion couple up for a award from PARENT magazine
A Marion couple has been chosen out of more than 1,500 applicants as one of the ten finalists for the 2010 PARENTING magazine road trip family.
October 27, 2009
Radioshack opens in Marion
The Greater Marion Chamber of Commerce welcomes a new businesss opening in town. This past Thursday members stopped by for a ribbon cutting event at Radioshack located along U.S. Highway 76 in front of Blackmon’s Piggly Wiggly.
October 26, 2009
Arts Council of Marion says Fall Arts Festival a success
The Arts Council of Marion County sponsored a two-part Fall Arts Festival this past Friday and Saturday. The art show featuring South Carolina artists was held at Charlin’s Shed in Marion and was hosted by Chuck and Linda Wiegert.
Students earn recognition for citizenship
The Marion Chamber of Commerce recognized four students for demonstration of exemplary citizenship during the October Marion School District One board of trustees meeting.
October 15, 2009
City of Marion to host viewing of Gamecocks’ top 25 football game
Gamecock football fans will be needed this week as the squad will meet the second ranked team in the nation.
October 08, 2009
Fatal Marion crash forces US 76 detour
For the second time in a week the main route from Florence to Myrtle Beach was shut down when South Carolina Highway Patrol officials investigated a fatal crash Thursday.
September 29, 2009
Historical marker commemorates Marion’s train depot
The Marion Chamber of Commerce recently erected a S.C. Historical Marker for Marion’s Train Depot
September 24, 2009
Marion holding free football night Thursday
The City of Marion will be hosting another night of free football night event Thursday at C.J. Joyner Auditorium Elizabeth Street near Main Street with the USC Gamecocks on display.
September 01, 2009
Marion recreation football needs coaches
City of Marion Recreation Department, has great news and a great need. Record participation for youth football and the need for more volunteer coaches.
