Contributed photo The Town of Cheraw will welcome the Mark Roberts Band on June 20.
Contributed photo The Town of Cheraw will welcome the Mark Roberts Band on June 20.
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Third Thursdays initiates new era
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12:01 AM, Sunday, June 16
As part of its new summer entertainment series, the Town of Cheraw will welcome the Mark Roberts Band for June’s Third Thursdays event. The evening marks the first time an event, planned by the town, will allow adults to consume alcohol. The ba...

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