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The rise and fall of Jessamine Mall, now Sumter Mall in Sumter, SC, and what is left of its shops

In May 1979, Jim Wilson & Associates announced a $12.5 million enclosed mall for a Broad Street site west of central Sumter, with Belk and JCPenney lined up as its anchors. The developers named it Jessamine Mall, after the yellow jessamine, the flower South Carolina had picked as its own. Downtown had tried its own kind of mall in the 1970s.

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Lake City mayor's election results certified, but protest over runoff heads to hearing

LAKE CITY, S.C. (WPDE) — The Florence County Election Commission certified the results of Lake City's disputed mayoral election Friday following a two-hour hearing, but a formal protest filed by incumbent Mayor Yamekia Robinson will be heard Tuesday evening. Robinson is challenging the Nov. 3 election results, arguing that...

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Coroner says victim accidentally shifted vehicle into reverse before fatal collision

ST STEPHEN, S.C. (WCIV) — The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office has identified the man that was struck by a vehicle and killed Thursday on Seaboard Road in St. Stephen. 82-year-old Gilbert King from St. Stephen was identified as the deceased. According to the coroner's office King accidently shifted...

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2 critically injured in head-on Florence County crash involving wrong-way pickup truck

FLORENCE COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Two people are critically injured after a head-on crash in the Pee Dee. Florence County Fire Rescue responded around 12:10 a.m. Friday to the 4000 block of East Palmetto Street near Bojangles. Dispatch told crews a pickup truck was traveling the wrong way on the...

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South Carolina Pecan Festival draws thousands to downtown Florence

FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — Thousands of people filled downtown Florence Saturday for the South Carolina Pecan Music and Food Festival, an annual event featuring food, live music, vendors and a classic car show. The festival is expected to generate nearly $3 million in economic impact for the area. The...

Florence, SC · 1d

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South Carolina woman walks into Ross. Then she sees nearly all the inventory in boxes instead of on racks: ‘Florida Ross…paying us to fly out there’

‘Ross, Burlington, T.J. Maxx, etc. hasss been packed...It’s so overwhelming just shopping there now.’

Florence, SC · 2d

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Sumter man charged with domestic violence after allegedly firing weapon

A Sumter man was arrested Friday after a domestic dispute reportedly turned violent. According to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a residence on Highway 15 South following reports of a domestic problem, where an investigation led to the arrest of Aaron James Calcutt, 36, who is charged with first-degree domestic violence and possession of a firearm by a felon.

Sumter, SC · 2d

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Publix opening new stores in these states in November. See where

Publix is set to open several new stores in November, bringing its iconic green logo to more communities in Georgia and South Carolina. The Lakeland, Florida-headquartered grocer is opening two new stores in the second half of November: one in Mableton, Georgia, and another in Florence, South Carolina. The upcoming locations follow three openings at the beginning of the month in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina. Publix has roughly 1,440 supermarkets in the Southeast, with locations in Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia as of June 27, 2026, according to the company's second-quarter financial results . That's up from 1,411 locations a year ago. Publix reported $31.9 billion in sales for the six months ending June 27, 2026, up 1.5% from a year ago. Here is what to know about the grocery store chain's upcoming openings. Where is Publix opening new stores? The following stores are set to open on Nov. 18. 5015 Floyd Road SW, Mableton, Georgia 3435 W Palmetto St., Florence, South Carolina Publix’s upcoming stores come shortly after the grocery chain opened three locations this week: 1500 Placida Road Suite C, Englewood, Florida 105 Lake Country Blvd., Eatonton, Georgia 6460 Weddington Road, Wesley Chapel, North Carolina Fernando

Florence, SC · 2d

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Bird flu detected in Clarendon County bald eagle

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, has been confirmed in a bald eagle in Clarendon County, according to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed the detection Wednesday, Nov. 4, identifying the virus as Eurasian H5...

Clarendon County, SC · 2d

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Overnight lane closures scheduled along I-95 bridges over Great Pee Dee River

FLORENCE S.C. (WPDE) — Drivers who use Interstate 95 to cross the Great Pee Dee River in Florence County should prepare for overnight lane closures starting Monday as crews perform routine bridge work. The South Carolina Department of Transportation will conduct lane closures on the I-95 bridges over the...

Florence County, SC · 2d

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Second phase in Florence County’s sewer rehabilitation project begins Monday

FLORENCE COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - The second phase in the Hoffmeyer Road Sewer Rehabilitation Project begins in Florence County on Monday. The City of Florence said the two eastbound lanes of Hoffmeyer Road between West Evans Street and Five Points will temporarily be closed for the next phase of the Hoffmeyer Road Sewer Rehabilitation Project from Nov. 9 to Nov. 13.

Florence County, SC · 2d

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JV Bulldogs take down Manning 50-12

BENNETTSVILLE — The JV Bulldogs continued their incredible run of success with a commanding 50-12 victory over Manning, putting an exclamation point on another perfect season. The win not only showcased the Bulldogs’ talent and determination but also secured their second consecutive undefeated campaign, a remarkable achievement for the...

Bennettsville, SC · 2d

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Florence Buyers Find Negotiating Room as Price Cuts Rise

Florence buyers found real negotiating room as price cuts climbed above the national share and homes spent more time on the market.

Florence, SC · 1d

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Amir Chisolm has 50-yard TD catch in final 2 minutes to lift Porter-Gaud to 15-10 win over LMA

Cyclones will travel to ro Columbia to face perennial SCISA power Hammond in semifinal game. Manning – Porter-Gaud had a hard time getting the football into the hands of playmaker Amir Chisolm in their SCISA AAAA football state playoffs first-round game against Laurence Manning Academy on Friday. When the Cyclones needed Chisolm to work some of his big play magic though, they managed to get the ball in his hands. And Chisolm didn’t disappoint.

Manning, SC · 1d

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7 Old-School South Carolina Bakeries Where Coconut Layer Cake Is Still Baked By Hand, Just Like Grandma’s

Some family recipes live on index cards, and some live in bakery cases across South Carolina. Coconut layer cake has been a Southern celebration staple for generations, showing up at birthdays, church suppers, and holiday tables. The seven bakeries below still make it the slow way, by hand, with layers...

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Florence festival expecting about $3 million annual economic impact, chairman says

FLORENCE, SC (WMBF) - The South Carolina Pecan Music and Food Festival expects to bring people from all over the country. Festival Chairman George Jebaily said the event has an annual economic impact of about $3 million on the city of Florence. Festival size and economic impact. Jebaily said about...

Florence, SC · 2d

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Marion Advances With 55-0 Win Over Andrews

The Marion Swamp Foxes advanced to the next round of the SCHSL varsity football playoffs with a 55-0 win over the visiting Andrews Yellowjackets in Marion on Friday, November 6. Fog slowly began to creep onto the field as the game progressed as will be evident in some of the...

Marion, SC · 1d

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Dreher at Wilson

High School football kicks off week 12 and the first round of playoffs. We are bringing you highlights from the Grand Strand and Pee Dee.

Columbia, SC · 2d