Lake City-Marlboro County matchup highlights Friday’s football playoffs.

A 15-year-old girl accused making a bomb threat at Marlboro County High School on Oct. 28 was released on bond from a Columbia facility this week, Bennettsville Police Lt John Hepburn said.

Fans of Marlboro County football have lived charmed lives this season. The Bulldogs have rolled over most opponents en route to an 8-0 record, so all is well in Bennettsville.

Students have returned to class at Marlboro County High School after Bennettsville police and Marlboro County deputies used bomb sniffing dogs at the school in response to a Thursday morning bomb threat.

Marlboro County comes in at number 2 in the Preseason Terrific 13.

It was only two seasons ago that Elliot Alford was thrown into the starting quarterback role at Marlboro County because of injuries.

A Florence man working at a high school football stadium died Tuesday after being electrocuted, then falling some 100 feet from his work platform to the ground, Bennettsville Police Sgt. Larry Turner said.

Marlboro County High School is one of 13 high schools in the nation to be awarded the “Promising Practices” award in character education from the Character Education Partnership.

Carolina Elementary School in Darlington County School District and Marlboro County High School in Marlboro County School District are among 42 schools in the state to receive the Red Carpet award for being family-friendly and having quality customer service.

Robert Ayers’ stock is on the rise. The former Marlboro County standout has gone from a backup at Tennessee two years ago to a potential first-round pick in the NFL draft, which begins today.

No running back in the Pee Dee finished last season with more yards than Marlboro County’s Tyreek Townsend.

On Thursday night, Trey Shiekh’s buzzer-beater gave Darlington a 51-49 win and a Class 3A playoff berth. Lightning almost struck twice Friday.

The Carolina Classic basketball tournament provides a showcase for local teams during the Christmas holiday. And for Marlboro County coach James Pate, this year’s Classic provided him the opportunity to finally see his full roster in action.

For much of Friday night’s Region 6-3A opener between Marlboro County and host Darlington, it was impossible to determine who was winning based on the crowd response.

Through three games at the Pepsi Carolina Classic, Lake City’s sharp shooting carried the Panthers into Wednesday’s championship matchup against Marlboro County. The Bulldogs made sure it didn’t happen a fourth time.