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FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — One person was killed and another person is detained after a shooting Friday morning in Florence, according to police. Police were called at about 11:50 a.m. to the Manna House soup kitchen at Oak Street and Jarrott Street and found a man dead, police said. One person was detained. The names […]

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County police said they have arrested a man linked to several rape and sexual assault cold cases. Randy Earl Barnhill, 56, of Conway, is accused of raping five people from 2000 to 2006, according to police. He faces three charges, including first-degree criminal sexual conduct, kidnapping, assault of a […]

PAMPLICO, S.C. (WBTW) — A 39-year-old man is facing multiple charges after authorities said that he robbed a person at gunpoint, carried them away from the scene, stole their vehicle and then took more than $10,000 in property from their home. Wayne Eugene Bain, of Pamplico, was arrested on Friday and charged with armed robbery, […]

FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) – A Pamplico man is accused of robbing a victim at gunpoint and then carrying the victim away. Florence County Sheriff’s Office investigators arrested 39-year-old Wayne Bain in connection to a robbery and kidnapping that took place over the weekend near Gilbert Drive in Florence.

FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — People in the community are reporting that some areas have flooded in and around Florence. There is a great ponding of water on South Irby Street near the intersection of West Darlington Street. Drivers are carefully traveling through that area of of town because there’s...

FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) – A couple faces child neglect charges after investigators said their children both tested positive for drugs. The Florence County Sheriff’s Office said Allison Gaskins used drugs during her pregnancy and her newborn tested positive for cannabinoids at birth. Authorities also said that Tyler...

For nearly seven decades, South of the Border has reigned supreme as a quirky destination along Interstate 95. But, there's a new roadside attraction in town. Nearly 30 miles separates South of the Border and Buc-ee's in South Carolina. Each attraction likely attracts thousands of visitors a year. Let's break...

Tenants in two apartments at River’s Landing were forced to spend Wednesday night at a local hotel after the city ruled the apartments were not fit for human habitation because of sewage that backed up into the units. Community Development Director Kellen Long said the city ruled the two units uninhabitable Wednesday after it was notified of the problem Tuesday afternoon by a tenant. Long said sewage backed up into...

FLORENCE, S.C. (WMBF) – The Florence Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting Friday afternoon. Officers were called just before noon to the Manna House, which is a soup kitchen located at Oak and Jarrott streets. Police said they found one man dead at the scene. Officers also detained...

FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — Tyler Lee Gaskins, 24, and Allison Sims Gaskins, 24, both of Lake City, are charged with unlawful neglect of a child after investigators say they used drugs around their two children. Allison Gaskins is accused of placing her newborn child at "unreasonable risk of harm...

A Thursday hearing held by DHEC to address Edge Road mine’s expansion brought up concerns of habitat, wetland drainage, dust, noise and the preserve’s ecology.

Florence Police have identified a person wanted for questioning after a gun was fired inside of the Magnolia Mall. The incident happened around 7 p.m. on June 18th and police have not said whether or not anyone was hurt in the incident. Police posted surveillance photos of the man wanted for questioning to their Facebook page yesterday and with the help of the public, he was identified and taken in for questioning. They have not released any charges.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Fourth of July events are taking place throughout the holiday weekend across our area. The Oak Island Anniversary Fireworks will take place Friday at the Oak Island Pier at 9 p.m. Friday in Tabor City, the Columbus County Fireworks Celebration is at South Columbus High School....

COLUMBIA, SC – Welvista announces that William “Bo” McMillan has been appointed as Welvista’s new Chairman to lead its 15-person Board of Directors. McMillan succeeds Brian Blackwelder, who will continue to serve on the board after retiring as the acting Chairman for the past two years.

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Preview 2022: Previewing, predicting, and looking ahead to the Coastal Carolina season with what you need to know and keys to the season. Head Coach: Jamey Chadwell, 5th year at Coastal Carolina, 30-19 13th year overall, 90-54, 2021 Preview. 2021 Record: Overall: 11-2, Conference: 6-2 Keys To...

Batesburg-Leesville, SC 07/01/2022 - The Batesburg-Leesville Dixie Youth Minor League All-Star team (10U) swept the District 3, Division 2 All-Star tournament in three games, advancing to the Dixie Youth State tournament. That will be held in Johnsonville, SC in July. B-L rallied on offense during the district tournament, outscoring its...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Barbara Melvin began her new role as leader of the South Carolina Ports Authority on Friday. Melvin takes over as the SC Ports’ new president and CEO just weeks after longtime leader Jim Newsome retired in June. Leaders with the port said Melvin has served in a variety of roles over […]

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FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — After four years of uncertainty over the future of Timmonsville’s school system, the end was in sight Friday morning as consolidation with Florence 1 Schools took effect. Molly Spearman, the state superintendent, first announced the consolidation in March 2021 after taking over Florence County School District Four in 2018. She later […]

LATTA, S.C. (WPDE) — There's another twist in the Latta mayoral election that took place back in November and has resulted in a court battle as to who will lead the town. Robbie Coward told ABC15 Thursday that he intends to withdraw his appeal of the election on the Municipal Election Commission's decision to overturn the election.