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McLeod Health receives $875,200 in grants from The Duke Endowment
The McLeod Health Foundation has received two grants from The Duke Endowment totaling $875,200 to establish a Community Paramedicine Program and to support AccessHealth of the Pee Dee. The Community Paramedicine grant of $375,200, will be utilized to provide ease of access and expedited care to patients in Darlington, Florence,...
Multiple jailed, cocaine and guns seized in Florence County narcotics investigation
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Two people were arrested Thursday as part of a monthlong Florence County narcotics investigation that yielded cocaine and firearms, authorities said. Timothy Lamont McFadden was charged with two counts of distribution of cocaine, possession of cocaine and possession of marijuana. Kadeem McFadden was also charged with possession of marijuana. Kadeem […]
Man out on murder bond granted bond in arson case
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — A man already out on bond for murder is appeared in front of a Richland County Bond Court Judge on Friday. Christian Irick, 22, charged with criminal conspiracy, was granted a $250,000 bond in court at 2 p.m. Alongside the bond amount he must...
Florence man killed in deadly shooting remembered as a 'gentle giant'
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A Florence man who was shot and killed Sunday outside Colonial Garden Apartments on Third Loop Road in Florence is being remembered as a 'gentle giant' and 'Superman'. The shooting claimed the life of 34-year-old Idris "Chance Ali" Cooper, according to Florence County Coroner...
'Florence After 5' event brings live music, family fun to block party
FLORENCE. S.C. (WPDE) — Downtown Florence is hosting the Tru Sol Band at the 'Florence After 5' event on August 2. The talented musicians will bring a unique and soulful sound that has captured audiences all over the East Coast. Tru Sol Band performs renditions of Motown classics, hits...
July edition of Florence After 5 postponed due to weather
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — The July version of the Florence After 5 block party has been postponed to next week because of inclement weather, according to a news release. The award-winning block party was originally scheduled for Friday, but has been moved to Aug. 2, the release said. Tru Sol Band is set to hit […]
Person shot in the leg in Florence, police say
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — Florence police are investigating after a person was shot in the leg Thursday night. Officers responded at about 8:30 p.m. to the 600 block of Stackley Street and found the victim near a vehicle that had multiple holes in the driver’s side door. The person was taken to the hospital with […]
'I'm not going back to jail:' Man broadcasts shootout with police
FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — A man who police said fired shots at them during a standoff Monday in Florence shared the encounter live on social media. Officers said 41-year-old Matthew Paul Barry fired shots at them. Police said they returned fire, killing Barry. Officials with the Florence Police Dept....
SC spending $2.5M to help families pay for child care but thousands fewer will benefit
COLUMBIA – Fewer families in South Carolina will receive help covering the cost of child care as federal COVID-19 aid dries up and the state replaces just a quarter of that lost funding. For about three years, amid the global coronavirus pandemic, the federal government raised income limits, making more parents eligible for federal dollars […]
Back to School Guide: Dates, resources that parents in Coastal Georgia, the Lowcountry should know
Above video: Need school uniforms? Check to see where you can get your student outfitted. Summer is still going strong in the greater Savannah area. But it won't be long before students return to class. Below is a list of resources and information parents may find valuable before the first...
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