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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. […]
1 arrested after Hartsville police operation on Gardner Drive
HARTSVILLE, S.C. (WPDE) — One person was arrested after a law enforcement operation on Gardner Drive in Hartsville, according to Hartsville Communication and Public Information Officer Michelle Byers Brown. Gardner Drive will remain closed due to the operation by the Hartsville Police Dept. Brown said the community is asked...
Deputies seek public’s help identifying man accused of breaking into Darlington County restaurant
DARLINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The Darlington County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of breaking into Mr. B’s restaurant in the Lydia area. The unidentified suspect allegedly broke into Mr. B’s on Friday. If anyone has any information on this suspect, contact the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office at […]
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.
Police investigating after numerous shots fired near Florence park
FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — Police are investigating a shooting near Northwest Community Park at Clement and Ingram Streets in Florence on Tuesday evening, according to Captain Stephen Starling with the Florence Police Dept. Starling said numerous shots were fired and a car was struck. Nearby neighbors said they heard...
Florence police investigating Monday night shooting
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — A Monday night shooting in Florence left a man hospitalized as police continue to investigate, authorities said. Officers responded to the 1100 block of June Lane after reports of a shooting. Capt. Stephen Starling said the victim remains under medical care in unknown condition. “We have some leads we are following […]
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...
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.
Hartsville man charged in 2 fatal overdoses at his home
HARTSVILLE, S.C. (WPDE) — William Chad Brown, 47, is charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter and several drug violations in the overdose deaths of two men, one who died in September and the other who died in December. Hartsville Police Chief Byron Snellgrove said they arrested Brown this...
Jeremy Clements running Robert Pressley throwback scheme at Darlington
Jeremy Clements Racing and Alliance Driveaway Solutions are set to pay tribute to the legendary Robert Pressley. During this year’s official Darlington Throwback weekend at the famed Lady in Black, Darlington Raceway. The JCR / Alliance Driveway Solutions Chevy will sport the classic black and gold paint scheme used by Pressley’s former team; The Alliance Tractor-Trailer Training Centers, during the late 80s and early 90s. This livery helped Pressley “The Bent Creek Bandit ” secure two Darlington wins, and nine total Xfinity Series wins, making it a fitting tribute to the racing icon. To make the event even more special, JCR has partnered with Super Lube out of Asheville, NC, one of Robert’s previous hometown associate sponsors.
Heat advisory and warning criteria changes for the Midlands
Starting today, the National Weather Service has implemented new criteria for heat advisories and excessive heat warnings issued for the Midlands. Previously, forecast heat index values needed to reach 110-114 for at least two hours for a heat advisory to be issued. Moving forward, the required forecast heat index values...
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