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Coroner identifies 50-year-old Florence woman killed in Friday morning crash
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A 50-year-old woman died Friday morning in a three-vehicle collision on Highway 301 in Florence County, according to Coroner Keith von Lutcken. Michelle Bandola of Florence was on her way to work at the Medical University of South Carolina when her car was hit by an SUV that crossed the […]
WATCH: 2 face charges after leading Florence County deputies on wild pursuit
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Two people are facing charges after leading Florence County deputies on a wild multicounty chase in the Pee Dee on Saturday. The 17-minute-long pursuit ended with a deputy using his cruiser to force the vehicle to crash. Sheriff TJ Joye’s office released a dashcam video of the chase in which […]
Deputies investigate early morning robbery at Dollar General in Florence
FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — Deputies are investigating a robbery Monday morning at the Dollar General on East Howe Springs Road in Florence, according to Florence County Sheriff T.J. Joye. Joye said employees were working in the office counting money when a man walked in and took money from inside...
2 men arrested after April shooting in Florence, police say
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — Two men were arrested Monday after a man was shot April 29 following an altercation and the two fled the scene, Florence police said. Shun Daniels was charged with attempted murder, felon in possession of a weapon, and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime. Dawud Johnson […]
1 dead, 2 hurt in 3-vehicle Florence County crash, highway patrol says
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — One person was killed and two others were hurt in a three-vehicle crash on Highway 301 in Florence County Friday morning, the South Carolina Highway Patrol said. The crash happened near S. Wallace Road about 3 1/2 miles east of Florence, according to the highway patrol. It happened just before […]
WATCH: Dashcam footage of deadly Florence County chase released
FLORENCE COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - The Florence County Sheriff’s Office is sharing dashcam footage that shows a chase with a suspect that ended in a deadly Wednesday night crash. The Florence County Sheriff’s Office said they attempted to stop a vehicle on Pamplico Highway for what was described as “erratic driving.”
Marlboro Co. deputies searching for ‘armed and dangerous’ domestic violence suspect
MARLBORO COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Deputies are searching for an armed and dangerous Pee Dee man wanted for a slew of charges. The sheriff’s office said 29-year-old Rashawn Ricktavis Covington is wanted for grand larceny, domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature, pointing and presenting a firearm, unlawful neglect of a child, and resisting arrest.
Grand Strand, Pee Dee rivers under flood warnings after rain & storms
(WPDE) — May has been a rainy and stormy month for much of the Continental United States, and this sentiment rings true for the Carolinas as well. As of May 19, Myrtle Beach and Florence are running above the normal average for the whole month of May. Lumberton has received 5.15 inches of rainfall, which is 3.30 inches above normal.
West Florence High senior earns pilot's license through school program
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A Florence student is now a certified, private pilot, and he learned to fly a plane right in high school. 17-year-old Anthony Wade Jr. is a senior at West Florence High School. Over the past couple of years, Anthony has learned a lot about...
Man killed after being hit by train in Florence
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A person was killed early Wednesday morning after being struck by an Amtrak passenger train, Florence County Coroner Keith von Lutcken said. It happened about 3:30 a.m. near the Southpark Shopping Center crossing. Von Lutcken said the person is presumed to be homeless, and his identity was not immediately known. […]
Brantley Gilbert is bringing his Off The Rails Tour to the Florence Center in September
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Brantley Gilbert is bringing his Off The Rails Tour to the Florence Center September 28, 2024!. Special guests for the tour include Adam Calhoun and Demun Jones. Tickets are on sale now starting at $29.50. There are also VIP Packages available as well!. Head over...
CHECK YOUR TICKETS: $50,000 Powerball sold at Pee Dee store
MULLINS, S.C. (WMBF) – Someone in the Pee Dee may be holding onto a winning Powerball ticket. The South Carolina Education Lottery announced that a $50,000 Powerball ticket was sold in Mullins for Saturday’s drawing. The ticket was purchased at the Circle K store located at 200 E....
Memorial Day 2024: Events and activities on tap across the Grand Strand and Pee Dee
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Memorial Day is a time to remember those who died while serving in the U.S. military, and there are many events scheduled across the Grand Strand and Pee Regions during the holiday weekend. News13 will update this list as more functions are confirmed. Conway May 27 Florence May 27 Georgetown […]
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