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Coroner identifies men found dead in vehicle in Florence County after apparent altercation
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Two people were found dead in a vehicle with gunshot wounds early Friday morning after an apparent argument turned into a shooting, authorities said. Florence County Coroner Keith von Lutcken identified the two men as Darryal Jerome Shaw, 43, of North Augusta, South Carolina, and Demestric Dicks, 42, of Winnsboro, […]
Lake City man accused of holding men at gunpoint, stealing cash from one of them
LAKE CITY, S.C. (WBTW) — A Lake City man is facing a dozen charges including two counts each of attempted murder and kidnapping, according to arrest warrants obtained by News13. Etheran Tierral Manigault, 27, faces the following charges: Manigault at about midnight on April 24 is accused of taking a man hostage at gunpoint as […]
Georgetown County deputies seek public’s help locating 43-year-old man
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help locating a Hemingway area man who was reported missing Friday. Dallas Ashley Thomas, 43, of Williams Hill Road, was last seen in his front yard April 3 talking on his phone. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, navy blue […]
Juvenile girl accused of fighting with Florence officers during arrest, kicking police window
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — A juvenile girl is facing charges after allegedly becoming combative with Florence officers and kicking the windows of a police vehicle, authorities said Friday. The girl was charged with burglary, resisting arrest and threatening a public official. She was taken to the Department of Juvenile Justice and awaits a hearing. Florence […]
Man arrested for returning to Andrews schools he’d been warned away from
ANDREWS, S.C. (WCSC) - Georgetown County deputies arrested a man Friday afternoon less than an hour after he was put on trespass notice for the grounds of three Andrews-area schools Friday afternoon. Walker Bone, 30, was arrested in the parking lot of Andrews High School at around 2:30 p.m., sheriff’s...
Rabid fox found in Lake City; 2 people exposed
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) confirmed that two people were exposed to a rabid fox in Florence County. The fox was found near North Matthews Road and Highland Pointe Drive in Lake City. Two people were exposed and referred...
'I didn't believe it:' Lost dog tag reunited with Vietnam vet 56 years later
LAKE CITY, S.C. (WPDE) — Larry Morganti is a Florence resident and artist whose work is displayed at a vendor shop in Lake City called "The Vault." He was the crew chief on a C-123 cargo plane during the Vietnam War as part of the 311th Squadron of the Air Force from October 1967 to October 1968.
Florence schools to receive empathy curriculum after teens set opossum on fire in social media video
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — TeachKind, PETA’s humane education division, sent Florence 1 Schools Superintendent Richard O’Malley an urgent letter about the need for humane education after two juveniles posted a video on social media setting an opossum on fire, kicking, and stomping the animal. The two juveniles, aged 15 and 17, were arrested and charged […]
Florence County man accused of charging at person with 13-inch knife
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A Florence County 18-year-old is facing charges after allegedly charging at a person with a 13-inch knife, authorities said. Tremayne Green of Florence was charged with first-degree assault and battery and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. Green on Monday allegedly charged at a person with the knife, […]
Transgender man reacts as bill limiting gender-affirming care for minors passes SC Senate
(WPDE) — Gender-affirming care is one step closer to not being accessible to minors. On Thursday, the South Carolina Senate passed House Bill 4624, which some call an anti-trans bill. Lawmakers heard testimonies from people, and most urged them to not pass the controversial bill. Florence resident Gregory Stephens,...
Marion County parents accused of leaving child in car with no air-conditioning, deputies say
MARION COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Marion County parents are accused of failing to enroll their children in school and leaving an infant with drugs nearby inside a car with no air conditioning, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office said. Mitchell Randolph Barton, 32, and Allee Rebecca Barton, 27, both of Gresham were charged with unlawfully placing […]
Florence community comes together to pray for peace
FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — Pastor Anthony Fulton and his wife Sarah organized a prayer vigil Thursday in their community of Tara Village in Florence. More than a dozen people turned out for the service outside at the ball field in Tara Village. The Fultons held the service in honor...
Florence elementary honored as one of SC's finest
FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — A Florence elementary school has been recognized as one of the state's finest. The honor goes to Delmae Elementary. The South Carolina Association of School Administrators recognized Delmae as the best elementary school in the state. The school’s professional learning community, instructional programs, culture and...
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