The council approved Ordinance 885 on third reading, allowing Violet Farms LLC to develop ~435 acres for a 74-MW solar farm in the Wallace area; staff estimated about $370,000/year in tax revenue and said the project will create seasonal construction jobs and two to three permanent positions.

Marlboro County — Nov 11, 2026

Council approves letter of intent for 50,000 sq. ft. industrial building in county industrial park, refers zoning questions

Nov 11, 2026

Coker University unveils 'PD Promise' offering zero tuition to eligible Marlboro County graduates

Nov 11, 2026

Council reallocates $328,870.10 from 2027 bond to relocate playground to Wade A. Prince Recreation Center

Nov 11, 2026

Trinity Behavioral Care reports local overdose declines, urges Narcan training and take-back events

Nov 11, 2026

Energy

Council approves Pivot Energy 20 MW solar farm with fee-in-lieu agreement after brief public hearing

Nov 11, 2026

Finance

Finance report: revenues lag year-ago totals due to timing; expenditures higher year-to-date

Nov 11, 2026

Economic Development

Council approves sale of 21 acres in industrial park to PD Electric Company after re-vote

Nov 11, 2026

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In 2021, Marlboro County was less favorable than communities in South Carolina on adults who smoke cigarettes.

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Nov 11Marlboro County Council Meeting 11.10.2026Allocation approved by council (reported 5–1).Nov 10AgendaApproval of a nonbinding letter of intent for industrial-park property; agenda provides no LOI text or counterparty.Sep 22Marlboro County Council Meeting 09-22-2026Adopt moratorium; extension available if needed Aug 25Marlboro County Council Called Meeting 08-24--2026Council accepted staff recommendation and approved contract awards unanimously.

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Violet Farm PILOT ordinance listed for third reading before Marlboro County Council

Nov 10, 2026

Amendment to multi-county industrial park agreement on Marlboro County Council agenda

Nov 10, 2026

Sale of parcels in Marlboro County Industrial Park set for third reading

Nov 10, 2026

Fee-in-lieu agreement with Pivot Energy listed for Marlboro County Council public hearing and third reading

Nov 10, 2026