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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...
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...
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, […]
Wanted Lake City man arrested by U.S. Marshals for kidnapping, attempted murder
LAKE CITY, S.C. (WBTW) – A Lake City man was apprehended by the U.S. Marshals Regional Fugitive Task Force Monday and charged with a dozen crimes stemming from a kidnapping and attempted murder incident that occurred April 24, the Lake City Police Department said. Etheran Tierral Manigault was apprehended along with assistance from the S.C. […]
Florence police investigating shooting near park
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — Florence police are investigating a Thursday night shooting that occurred near Northwest Community Park, Captain Stephen Starling with the Florence Police Department said. Numerous shots were fired near Clement and Ingram Streets. No one was struck by gunfire, but a vehicle was hit, Starling said. At this time there are no […]
May weather in the Carolinas: Warmer and wetter
(WPDE) — May is here, and the days are getting longer, warmer and muggier. Here is a look at how May normally shapes up across the Grand Strand and the Pee Dee. First, let's start with the Grand Strand. It gets warmer, as we near summer in June. For...
‘They’re all heroes’: Charlotte’s tragedy brings back haunting memories for Florence County Sheriff’s Office
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — A tragedy in Charlotte on Monday that left four officers dead brought back haunting memories for the Florence County Sheriff’s Office after going through a similar tragedy of their own in 2018. According to Charlotte authorities, a suspect started firing at law enforcement officers when they tried to serve an arrest […]
Florence man receives double life sentence for fatal 2020 shooting
LUMBERTON, N.C. (WPDE) — Xavier Green of Florence pled guilty to two counts of murder during a hearing on Tuesday, according to Robeson County District Matthew Scott. Police said Green shot and killed two women in July 2020 outside the Family Dollar on East 5th Street in Lumberton. Officials said the shooting was random and Green didn’t know the victims, Kayla Kyle and Kimberly Hunt.
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 non-profit works to support women & children with health, home needs
FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — Victory Women and Children's Center (VWCC) is a non-profit organization in Florence that helps women and children with their financial, health. home, education and mental needs. VWCC said its mission is to help those in their care start their recovery journey and meet long-term goals...
Heroin, marijuana seized in Darlington search; 3 arrested
DARLINGTON, S.C. (WBTW) — Three people were arrested and heroin and marijuana were seized as part of a six-month drug investigation, Darlington Police said Wednesday. Officers conducted a search warrant at about 10 p.m. Monday at a home in the 100 block of Pinehaven Road. Jeffery Sandifer, Mary Kelley and Joshua Kelley were all arrested. […]
New Darlington Raceway president talks Throwback Weekend, Goodyear 400
DARLINGTON, S.C. (WMBF) - Darlington Raceway is getting set to wave the green flag on its first races under new leadership. New track president Josh Harris spoke to WMBF News on Thursday, a little more than a week out from The Track Too Tough To Tame’s annual “Throwback Weekend” from May 10-12.
Law enforcement agent talks dangers of executing warrants after deadly ambush in Charlotte
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) --- The deadly law enforcement ambush in Charlotte bringing back memories about a similar situation in Florence back in 2018. Now convicted murderer Fred Hopkins fired 39 shots at officers when they came to his home with a warrant for his son. Two officers died. Both incidents bring to light the dangers of executing a search warrant.
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