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Man killed in Florence house fire
One person died in a house fire in Florence, the Los Angeles Fire Department reported. The fire broke out around 6:18 p.m. Sunday in a one-story single-family home on 71st Street in Florence. The fire, contained to a single room, was put out by about 40 firefighters in 14 minutes, LAFD said. A 52-year-old man was pronounced dead in his residence. Firefighters said the building is 101 years old and not equipped with optional residential fire sprinklers. The identity of the victim has not been released. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. (This is a developing story. Check back for updates.)
Florence Co. deputies find diabetic woman missing since January
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The Florence County Sheriff's Office reported on Saturday morning that a missing woman was found. According to officials, Sinthia Murphy, 67, was last seen on Cubie Road in Effingham in late January before being located recently. Murphy's family described her as an insulin-dependent diabetic...
ArtFields still going strong in Lake City 12 years later
LAKE CITY, SC (WPDE) — The largest art contest in the southeast officially kicked off Friday, and people from across the world flooded the downtown district. Art lovers, community members, and artists had the pleasure to experience live music, food, and portraits. Artist Delaney Shin created a walk-through exhibit...
Marion County man sentenced to federal prison for multiple drug charges
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — A Marion County man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to multiple drug charges, the U.S. Department of Justice said Monday. Tyquan Raheem Bellamy, 30, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl and marijuana. Court evidence showed that on Jan. 15, 2022, Latta […]
The Crystal Apple: Bobby Curran
SOCASTEE, S.C. (WBTW) — News13 is introducing a new segment called “The Crystal Apple,” where once per month we will honor a teacher, administrator or counselor who is making a difference in the Grand Strand and Pee Dee communities. Our first nominee is Bobby Curran from Socastee High School. Known as coach Curran by his students, […]
Florence police seize copious amounts of marijuana, cocaine and fentanyl; 5 arrested
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — Five people were arrested and copious amounts of marijuana, fentanyl and cocaine were seized after Florence police conducted a search warrant Wednesday afternoon. Florence police conducted a search warrant at a residence on Waxwing Drive. Officers seized 320 grams of marijuana, 240 grams of cocaine, 87 grams of fentanyl, 50 dosage […]
Florence-Darlington Technical College graduating one of its largest classes ever
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — More than 800 students are graduating from Florence-Darlington Technical College next week — an historically high mark that officials hope will put skilled workers into the region’s economy. In all, 809 students will take part in a May 9 commencement ceremony at 6 p.m. the Florence Center: Among them, 459 are […]
June trial date set for Marion man held in killing of New Mexico State Police officer
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A Marion man accused in the March 15 killing of New Mexico State Police officer Justin Hare will go to trial this summer, according to federal court records. Jaremy Smith, 33, pleaded not guilty April 18 to charges including carjacking resulting in death, causing death by the discharge of a […]
Florence Co. school to host balloon release for 11-year-old killed in shooting incident
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A Florence County elementary school will host a celebration of life for an 11-year-old killed in a shooting incident last week. Scranton Elementary STEAM Academy will release balloons in honor of Brentlee Crump on Friday at 6 p.m. The school asks the community to...
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