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City councilwoman defeats Florence mayor in primary
FLORENCE, S.C. (WMBF) – The city of Florence will have a new mayor, according to unofficial results. Lethonia Peaches Barnes beat incumbent Teresa Myers Ervin and William Williams by receiving 60% of the vote during Tuesday’s primary election. Because there aren’t any Republicans running for the Florence mayoral...
Many excited over new leadership in Florence
FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — Many community members said they're very excited about the mayoral position in the City of Florence. Lethonia Peaches Barnes defeated her opponents Teresa Myers-Ervin and William Williams. Their vote totals are:. Barnes (D):1,949 votes - 61%. Myers-Ervin (D / Inc.): 1,185 votes - 37%. Williams...
Tense exchange at Florence council meeting over crime plan before election
FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — Tense moments Monday during the Florence City Council meeting. It all followed a public appearance by community member Suzanne La Rochelle, who was speaking on crime. After La Rochelle's presentation, Florence City Councilwoman Lethonia "Peaches" Barnes, responded to La Rochelle's concerns. "We've got to deter...
Florence 1 Schools approve budget for 2024-25, includes pay raise and security upgrades
FLORENCE, SC (WPDE) — Florence 1 Schools is set to pass a $220.9 million budget that will help fund teachers and staff salaries along with adding more security guards. The budget includes a $3,000 pay bump for teachers. Florence One’s Chief Financial Officer Laura Showe, said early career teachers...
1 exposed after rabid fox found in Florence County, DHEC says
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) confirmed that a rabid fox was found in Florence County, and one person has been exposed. The fox was found between High Hill and Borkowitz roads in Scranton. The person exposed has been referred to their health care provider, DHEC […]
South Carolina primary draws 13% voter turnout, single digits in Horry, Florence counties
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Less than 14% of all eligible South Carolina voters took part in Tuesday’s primary election — with figures dropping into single digits for counties across the Grand Strand and Pee Dee. Officials expected less participation since this cycle’s primary ballots didn’t include gubernatorial contests and other statewide races like in […]
City of Darlington asks residents to keep recycling bins by the road
DARLINGTON, S.C. (WPDE) — The City of Darlington is asking residents to temporarily disregard city code when it comes to recycling services. The City says blue recycling cans should be kept by the road until they're empty, citing a shortage of trucks to pick up recycling in a timely manner. One of the City's trucks is under maintenance and there is no timetable for its return.
GUIDE: Where to vote in the Grand Strand and Pee Dee, races to watch
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Voters in the Grand Strand and Pee Dee will soon take to the polls as part of South Carolina’s statewide primary elections. MORE COVERAGE | What to know ahead of South Carolina’s state primary elections. With several big races ahead, WMBF News wants...
Darlington County officials anticipate easy election day
DARLINGTON, S.C. (WPDE) — Officials don't expect major problems in the election. Pee Dee election officials said they don't expect major problems for the June 11 primary. They said if early voting is any indication, they expect a moderate and steady turnout. Nearly 11,000 people voted early across the...
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