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Tuesday, October 30, 2012  A bulldozer cleared the path for a safer community for residents on Breeden Street in Bennettsville. It demolished a home that deputies say was a haven for drug activity and prostitution.

Monday, August 06, 2012  An 89-year-old woman who stopped a robbery in her home received a prestigious award Monday from the Marlboro County Sheriff's Office. Ruby Hodge used her pistol to scare two men away who police say broke into her home.

Monday, July 23, 2012  When burglars invaded the home of Ruby Hodge, 89, they got a lot more than they bargained for. Hodge was in her bedroom just after 8 a.m. Monday morning, when she heard a knock at her back door.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012  Brandon L. Alford, 31, has turned himself in after the Marlboro County Sheriff's Office said he walked away from his work assignment Monday.

Friday, November 11, 2011  A Bennettsville man is in police custody following a deadly shooting Friday morning, according to the Marlboro County Sheriff's Office.

Friday, April 29, 2011  Bennettsville police say a 7-month-old baby boy is out of the hospital and has been placed in the custody of the Department of Social Services. The infant was dropped off by Vondell Malachi after police say he led them on a 20 mile long police chase with the baby in the car.

Thursday, April 28, 2011  Bennettsville Police have charged Vondell Malachi, 25 , with murder in the death of Tekeyia Easterling, 20.  Authorities tell us Malachi held them at bay for more than 17 hours on Union Street in Bennettsville after a police chase where Malachi allagedly had a baby in his vehicle.

Thursday, April 28, 2011  Marlboro County deputies arrested a man they say killed a woman, dropped a baby out of a car and led them on a chase.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011  A high speed chase with a possible suspect from a shooting death has come to an end in Bennettsville. The suspect stopped the car in front of his mother's house and refuses to come out.

Monday, April 11, 2011  Harvey Cox, who faces seven charges in Florence County, now faces another sex charge involving a minor in Marlboro County.

Monday, March 14, 2011  The Marlboro County Sheriff's Office has arrested a 31-year-old  for Assault and Battery at a Bennettsville night club.

Friday, February 11, 2011  Marlboro County deputies arrested Lester Cox, 43, and his wife, Tracy Cox, 36, in connection with the abuse of three children.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010  The Marlboro County Sheriff's Office held a golf tournament in memory of their K-9 officer Wednesday.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010  The body of Harry York, 48, was found at the intersection of Salem and Cox roads. His relatives reported him missing Saturday.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010  The Marlboro County Sheriffs Office has charged David Damont Ward, 25, for the 2008 murder of Eric "Mickey" Thompson.