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Airport    479-4797

The jetport is located approximately four miles west of Bennettsville, off of secondary road 330 located at 1231 Airport Road.  Regular airport activities include recreational flying, corporate/business aviation and various services that support the health, welfare, and safety of the community.  Marlboro County has an agreement for fixed base operator and lease of the airport with "Rare Air Inc.", which is owned and operated by Barry Avent.  The airport has been designated the Henry E. Avent Marlboro County Jetport in honor of Barry's father, Henry E. Avent. 

The airport currently serves as home to 10 based aircraft and experiences 3,760 operations (landings and takeoffs) per year.  The airport consists of a 5,000 foot runway with a full parallel taxiway.  Currently on site is a terminal building, maintenance hangar, three-unit T-hangar, and a single corporate hangar.  Apron space is limited at 3,400 square yards including 6 tie down positions.  The terminal area accomodates smaller general piston and turbine aircraft typically having 2 to 8 passenger seats.  Marlboro County has recently purchased 18.93 acres of land adjacent to the airport facilities increasing growth and demand for services. 

The airport Commission includes:

Charles P. Midgely, Chairman; District 1 - Bobby Roberts; District 2 - Dr. John Nobles; District 3 - Barry Avent; District 4 - John Troy McQueen; District 5 - Rippin McLeod, Jr.; District 6 - Coleman Jones; District 7 - Elbert Page; and District 8 - William Tatum. 

 

Alcohol & Drug Abuse     479-5683

Trinity Behavioral Care

 Trinity Behavioral Care has contracted with Marlboro County to provide services to the citizens in the community.  Their office is located in the lower right side of the County Administration Building.  Please go down the drive way on the right side of the building (parking on 2nd level) and go in the brown door on the side of the building in alley. 

 

Animal Control    479-1756

Marlboro County no longer picks up stray animals. Please call 479-5600 if you have any questions.  If you have an emergency regarding a vicisous animal, please call 911.  If you live within the city limits of Bennettsville, please call 479-7550. 

 

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Civic Center    454-9496

The Civic Center was known as "The Garden Theater" when it was built in 1917 and was one of the finest opera houses in the Carolinas.  After decades as a popular silent movie theater, then a motion picture theater, the building remained dormant until a public/private partnership was formed to restore and give it new life as a central meeting hall and performance theater. 

City and county governments, arts, education, and civic organizations, businessess, industries, and a host of private foundations and individuals all cooperated to create Marlboro Civic Center - the cultural heart of this community and a source of pride to all of its citizens. 

Executive Director is Karen Lewis. 

 

Council on Aging    479-9951

Meal on Wheels

The Marlboro County Council on Aging provides programs and services for seniors in Marlboro County through the main office in Bennettsville located at 209 East Market Street.  Supportive services include group and home-delivered meals; homemaker services (light housekeeping, etc.); leisure; social; and recreational activities; transportation for members to and from the meal/activity site and for some local errands/appointments/ health screenings/ a respite program for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's and related memory disorders; and information and referral to local agencies.  Marlboro County residents aged 60 years (55 for some services) or older may receive services.  Spouses under 60 and dependents with disabilities may also be eligible.  Please contact the agency for additional information. 

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Environmental Control    479-5602 Ext 14

For any environmental control issues which include:  illegal dumping of garbage, illegal burning, and illegal build up of garbage at private residences which cause a health hazard - contact Lewis Cooper, Environmental Control Officer.  The environmental control office is located in the old sheriff offices at the Marlboro County Courthouse. 

 

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Family Court      479-5613

The Family Courts have exclusive jurisdiction of all matters involving domestic and family relationships.  Pursuant to this provision, the Family Courts are the sole forum for the hearing of all cases concerning marriage, divorce, legal separation, custody, visitation rights, termination of parental rights, adoption, support, alimoney, division of marital property, and change of name.  These courts also generally have exclusive jurisdiction over minors under the age of seventeen.  S.C. Code Ann. 20-7-400 provides that the family court "shall have exclusive original jurisdiction and shall be the sole court for initiating action" concerning a child who "is alleged to have violated or attempted to violate any State or Local law or municipal ordinance." 

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Garbage/Trash Collection   (843) 993-3005

USA Waste & Recycling

Marlboro County residents (outside Bennettsville City limits) will have their solid waste (trash) picked up by USA Waste & Recycling out of Darlington.  You must either obtain a trash cart from the company or dispose of you waste at the local convenience center (if you choose this option - you must be able to provide proof when requested by the county).  Anyone caught illegally dumping trash in Marlboro County will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.  The company offers a billing plan of quarterly payments or monthly, whichever is easier for the customers.  Bills may be paid at Scotties Drug Store in Bennettsville, use of a credit or debit card to call in payments, or mail payments to:  1972 Harry Byrd Hwy * Darlington, SC * 29532

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Healthy Woman     454-8404

Healthy Woman is a new, free community resource provided by Marlboro Park Hospital.  It's designed to provide women with information they need to maintain a healthy body, mind, and spirit. The Healthy Woman program:

  • Empowers you with the confidence to make informed health care decisions for you and your family.
  • Offers free monthly health education events and classes.
  • Provides information about health, relationships and life issues.
  • Is open to women ages 25-65.
  • Connects women through an online social networking community. 

To confirm that you would like to remain or become a Healthy Woman member, you will need to sign up at:

www.HealthyWomanOnline.comtarget

 

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Landfill & Recycling   479-7064

Marlboro County has a drop off and recycling centers in Marlboro County.  Please click Centers for locations, times, listing of recycling material, etc. 

Library   479-5632

 

The Marian Wright Edelman Public Library opened to the citizens on February 22, 2010.  After many obstacles and a decade of planning, fund raising and construction, the library became a reality and celebrated with a grand opening in March 2010. 

The library is named in honor of a Bennettsville Native and one of our nation's foremost children's advocates.  Ms. Edelman is the President and Founder of the Children's Defense Fund.  Surrounded by family and friends, Ms. Edelman cut the ribbon to officially open the library named for her. 

The library described as "a blend of modern and traditional" has a circulation area directly as patrons come through the front door.  The stacks radiate from this area with clear shelving that allows light to filter through to the books, increasing visibility and adding to the modern appeal.  Meanwhile nods to history include a display case that is filled with Edelman artifacts, and a glass-front bookcase that served as the county's original lending library from 1872-1910. 

The library includes two conference rooms that are available for the public's use.  The larger conference room "The Kinney Meeting Roon" seats approximately 50 and has a small kitchen.  The smaller conference room seats 12.  Both rooms have dropdown screens. 

There is a bright and cheerful children's area which features four early learning stations and two additional computers aimed specifically at pre-school children.  Three large colorful paintings done by longtime McColl Elementary/Middle Art Teacher, Fay Kubas are on display in this area.    There is a separate "story time room" with an interactive whiteboard.  This area features shelving with cute animal cutouts, designed to appeal to the youngest patrons. 

The young adult section has modern seating designed to appeal to teens and pre-teens.  Art work from high school students are displayed in this area. 

There is a geneology room devoted  to research.  It is complete with the library's genealogy books, a microfilm reader, work table and computer. 

The library library is stocked with more than 60,000 volumes of books which have features to appeal to segments of the community.  The computer area provides 22 computers for public use.   One computer station is wheelchair accessible.  Library cards are required in order to use the computers - original cards are free, however, replacement cards are $3.00 each.  There is a PC reservation system which allows patrons to reserve computers. 

The library Director is Virginia McCraw, who formerly worked as media specialist at McColl Elementary/Middle School. 

 

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Newpaper  479-3815

The local newspaper is the Marlboro Herald-Advocate owned and operated by William L. Kinney, Jr.  The paper is published on Thursdays.  To view their website, please click on www.heraldadvocate.com .

 

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Probate Court   479-5610

The Probate Court is responsible for marriage licenses, estates of deceased persons, wills of individuals, estates of minors, or incapacitated persons, trusts, and involuntary commitments.  Marlboro County's Probate Judge is Mark Heath. 

Probation Office   479-3041

The Probation Office for Marlboro County is located in the Courthouse located at 105 Main Street, Bennettsville, SC. 

 

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Recreation     479-5632

Marlboro County Parks & Recreation Commission is responsible for various outdoor activities to include:  basketball, baseball, football, and soccer.  Activities are sponsored year round for the youth "17" and under in the Community.  There are several parks that are available for family oriented or company gatherings.  We do not rent our parks out for any type of profit making organizations. 

Gary Harrington is the Recreational Director and Thomas Stevens is the Athletic Director. 

 

Road Maintenance   479-5600 ext 21

Marlboro County Public Works provides road maintenance for dirt roads "only" in the county which are part of the county system.  Private roads are not maintained.  Roads must meet certain criteria to be accepted into the county system.  (Acceptance of Roads)

 

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Senior Circle    454-0465

The Senior Circle is a national, nonprofit organization committed to enriching the lives of adults age 50 and over.  Annual Membership dues are $15.00 and offers a generous selection of valuable discounts, activities and events, exercise and wellness classes, a chapter newsletter and national publication subscription, in-hospital privileges, reciprocal privileges, and much more.  For more information please click on:     www.seniorcircle.com .

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Veterans' Affairs    479-5622

vetaffairs@bellsouth.net

The Veterans' Affairs Office is located at 300 West Main Street, Bennettsville, SC in the D.D. McColl House.  The mission of the Office of Veterans' Affairs is to be an advocate for the states veterans in all matters that pertain to veterans such as:

  • Inform veterans, families and survivors of benefits
  • Initiate and process veterans' claims for benefits
  • Manage the South Carolina Free Tuition Program
  • Manage the South Carolina State Veterans' Cemetery in Anderson, SC.
  • Assist in the management of the South Carolina Veterans' nursing homes.
  • Update and maintain the South Carolina "War Roster".
  • Coordinate the South Carolina Veterans Advocacy Council.
  • Respond to inquiries regarding the veterans' benefits
  • Administer the South Carolina Military Family Relief Fund.

For more information, please click on www.govoepp.state.sc.us/va

  

Voter's Registration    479-5612

 

Marlboro County's Voter Registration Office is located at 119 South Marlboro Street, Bennettsville, SC 29512.  Office hours are 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday - Friday. 

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Water Providers

  • City of Bennettsville                479-9001
  • Marlboro Water Company         479-8988
  • Wallace Water Company          537-6160

 

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