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Joyce Edwards joins Sports Zone in-studio, discusses Camden and Gamecocks
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Camden High School standout Joyce Edwards is set to graduate this week and then she will begin her journey with the South Carolina women's basketball team. The No. 2 recruit in the country will join Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks, the reigning national champions, next...
Chesterfield County Fair offers seven days of fun May 26-June 2
From hot dog eating and jam/jelly making contests to dunking your favorite Pageland official or riding a mechanical bull, the Chesterfield County Fair will offer something for everyone during its seven-day run at Conbraco Park, located at 1113 W. McGregor St. in Pageland. The fair is from May 26 to.
Darlington County man sentenced for shooting girlfriend in face
DARLINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A Darlington County man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the attempted murder of his girlfriend, the Fourth Circuit Solicitor’s Office said Friday. Jesse Washington pleaded guilty to attempted murder. He shot and injured his girlfriend in a domestic violence incident. The incident happened when the woman was […]
Hartsville teacher arrested for inappropriate contact with a minor
HARTSVILLE, S.C. (WPDE) — The Hartsville Police Department has arrested Gilbert Burgess, a teacher at Butler Academy, based on allegations of inappropriate contact with a minor, according to the City of Hartsville Communications Director Michelle Brown Byers. Brown Byers said the minor was not a student at Butler Academy.
Hartsville man sentenced to 25 years for shooting death of longtime friend
DARLINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A Hartsville man has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime. Jeremiah Farmer was sentenced to 25 years for the manslaughter charge and 5 years concurrent for possessing a...
Darlington welcomes new museum showcasing local history and heritage
DARLINGTON, SC (WPDE) — The Darlington community gathered Saturday for the grand opening of a new museum located along Hewitt Street in Darlington. It took place near Public Square with several city leaders, state representatives, and community members in attendance to experience local history in a unique way. The...
Darlington High's JROTC Team qualifies for national competition in Washington, DC
DARLINGTON, S.C. (WPDE) — Students involved in Darlington High School's JROTC Leadership Team are headed to Washington, D.C. after earning the prestigious opportunity to compete in the U.S. Army JROTC Leadership Bowl Championship. Haley Gehrke, Kayden Leonard, Marley Robinson, Kevin Sessoms, Reva Britt, and Senior Army Instructor 1SG Bondre...
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