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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 […]
Armed man apprehended after resisting arrest at Florence motel
FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — Deputies responded to an incident with an armed man Wednesday afternoon at the Knight's Inn on West Lucas Street in Florence, according to Florence County Sheriff T.J.Joye. Joye said when deputies got on the scene, the man got physical and started to fight them. He...
Man accused of firing gun in Marlboro County home, deputies say
MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly bringing a gun inside a business and also firing a gun inside a home in Marlboro County, authorities said. Authorities have not released the man’s name but said more information will be released on Thursday. Deputies were dispatched at about 9 p.m. to […]
Ruth's Drive-in in Hartsville to close after nearly 80 years in business
HARTSVILLE, S.C. (WPDE) — Angela and Bill Stokes made a big decision more than 20 years ago to run and manage Angela's family-owned business, Ruth's Drive-in in Hartsville. Angela said she prayed about it and knew it was the right thing to do. But, they decided earlier this year...
Florence elementary school named among Palmetto’s Finest for 2024
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — A Florence 1 School is one of four schools named as the finest in South Carolina for 2024. The South Carolina Association of School Administrators named Delmae Heights Elementary School as one of the four winners. The other three winners were North Pointe Elementary School in Anderson School District 5, Meadow […]
Police arrest, charge woman with murder in Hartsville shooting
HARTSVILLE, SC (WMBF) - Police have made an arrest after one person died in a Sunday night shooting in Hartsville. The shooting happened around 8:30 p.m. on Logan Avenue. When police arrived on the scene they found a man suffering gunshot wounds inside the home and began life-saving measures while waiting for EMS.
Florence police arrest wanted person after short foot chase
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — A local man who police said was wanted on outstanding warrants was arrested on Sunday after a brief pursuit. Ricky Lamont Simmons, who is facing a first-degree assault and battery charge, attempted to run away from officers in the 1100 block of Oakland Avenue. Officers set up a perimeter and Simmons […]
Darlington County farm wins federal aid for solar panel project
DARLINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A Darlington County farm will spend more than $150,000 in U.S. Department of Agriculture funding to build a roof-mounted solar array. Howle Farms and Livestock LLC in Hartsville was awarded $154,590 through the agency’s Rural Energy for America Program as a 50% match for the project. The 43.55-kilowatt system is […]
Student arrested after gun found in university dorm on South Carolina campus, police say
GAFFNEY, S.C. — A student at a South Carolina college campus was arrested Monday after police said they found a gun in his dorm room. Maj. Brian Blanton, with the Gaffney Police Department, said officers were called just before 4:15 p.m. to Limestone University about a firearm that was discovered on campus.
Out-of-state fugitive arrested in Pee Dee after tip
MARION COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A tip from a “concerned citizen” led to an Arizona fugitive’s arrest in Marion County. Carl Ottmann, 44, of Snowflake, Arizona, was taken into custody on Tuesday near Mullins by Marion County deputies. Ottmann was wanted in Arizona for failure to appear...
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