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The rise and fall of Jessamine Mall, now Sumter Mall in Sumter, SC, and what is left of its shops.

In May 1979, Jim Wilson & Associates announced a $12.5 million enclosed mall for a Broad Street site west of central Sumter, with Belk and JCPenney lined up as its anchors. The developers named it Jessamine Mall, after the yellow jessamine, the flower South Carolina had picked as its own. Downtown had tried its own kind of mall in the 1970s.

Sumter, SC · 6d
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Frost advisory issued for Clarendon County as freezing temperatures approach

A frost advisory has been issued for Clarendon County and much of central South Carolina as temperatures are expected to dip into the 30s overnight Friday, Nov. 13, bringing the potential for frost ahead of an even colder weekend. The National Weather Service in Columbia issued the advisory Friday afternoon,...

Clarendon County, SC · 1d
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Williamsburg County property owners say 2026 tax bills arrived with no warning

WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) — Property owners in Williamsburg County say their 2026 property tax bills arrived with an unexpected increase. “We checked the mail Tuesday and it was in there. And I cannot believe it,” property owner, Wendy Crow said. Many said they expected their land values...

Williamsburg County, SC · 1d
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South Carolina woman walks into Ross. Then she sees nearly all the inventory in boxes instead of on racks: ‘Florida Ross…paying us to fly out there’

‘Ross, Burlington, T.J. Maxx, etc. hasss been packed...It’s so overwhelming just shopping there now.’

Florence, SC · 8d

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Jamison Estep steps down as Lake City football head coach

Estep goes 13-30 in 4 years after stepping in to replace Ronnie Baker following serious accident. Lake City – Despite the Lake City High School football team going 2-8 in the just completed season and missing out on the AA state playoffs, Jamison Estep believes a bright future awaits the program.

Lake City, SC · 1d

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Incumbent Lake City mayor’s election protest denied

LAKE CITY, S.C. (WBTW) — Incumbent Lake City Mayor Yamekia Robinson’s protest of last week’s election result was denied by the Florence County Election Commission on Friday. The protest follows the election in which former Mayor LaRue Alford was declared the winner after receiving 41% of the vote. Robinson received roughly 30% of the vote, […]

Lake City, SC · 1d

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Clarendon among seven S.C. counties in severe drought

Clarendon County is one of seven South Carolina counties officially classified as experiencing severe drought, with neighboring communities facing similar conditions and little rainfall expected to bring relief in the coming days. The South Carolina Drought Response Committee's latest assessment, issued Oct. 13, placed Clarendon, Sumter, Orangeburg, Calhoun and Williamsburg...

Clarendon County, SC · 1d

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Brothers Stevenson lift Manning over Battery Creek in 30-24 playoff win

Senior QB Lovell Stevenson tosses 13-yard TD pass to senior TE Lovon Stevenson with 3 seconds left for winning score. Manning – The sport of football is filled with the lore of a coach having a play that he sticks in his back pocket and is waiting for just that perfect moment to use it.

Manning, SC · 3d

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Judge hears Murdaugh defense request as case shifts toward Sumter retrial

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Alex Murdaugh’s defense team returned to court for a major pretrial hearing in Lexington County, where a judge was expected to consider a request to dismiss the murder indictments tied to the killings of his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul. The hearing was...

Lexington County, SC · 1d

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FMU Board of Trustees approves new program, names two facilities

FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — Francis Marion University trustees on Thursday approved a new joint degree program, named two campus facilities and authorized a holiday bonus for employees during their quarterly meeting at The Cottage on FMU’s campus. The board approved a resolution to establish a joint Bachelor of...

Florence, SC · 1d

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Florence city council shares heartfelt tributes as George Jebaily ends 12 years of service

FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C (WPDE) — Every Florence City Council member offered kind words and personal reflections Monday as George D. Jebaily’s 12 years on the council came to a close. The city presented Jebaily with a service award, recognizing his leadership, commitment, and contributions to the community. The...

Florence, SC · 1d

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Williamsburg County families face healthcare gap, with scant medical resources

WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY, S.C. — For parents in Williamsburg County, getting a child to the doctor can mean a drive of nearly an hour. For expectant mothers, accessing routine prenatal care can require traveling to another county entirely. Despite being home to nearly 30,000 people, Williamsburg County has limited access...

Williamsburg County, SC · 1d

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Interstate 95 to face lane closure in Florence and Dillon County, the South Carolina Department of Transportation says

FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW)– Lane closures will be taking place on Interstate 95 next Tuesday for paving operations, the South Carolina Department of Transportation says. Next Tuesday, Nov. 17, SCDOT will be performing paving operations on I-95. The operations will take place in Florence County and Dillon County from 4 a.m. to 10 a.m. Operations […]

Dillon County, SC · 22h

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SC Weather Alert: Columbia, SC Freeze Watch, 30° Nov 14-18

National Weather Service warns of freezing temperatures across central South Carolina early Sunday, threatening sensitive plants and exposed plumbing.

Columbia, SC · 1d

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Florence Center And Legends Global Name Vince Thomas General Manager

The Florence Center and Legends Global announced the appointment of Vince Thomas as General Manager of the Florence Center in Florence, South Carolina. Thomas is a seasoned venue management executive with 18+ years of experience leading operations across arenas, stadiums, performing arts centers, convention facilities and major entertainment destinations. He brings expertise in strategic leadership, financial oversight, facility management and the execution of high-profile sports and entertainment events.

Florence, SC · 1d

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'Being a voice': Darlington Co. Humane Society responds after dog found in trash can died

DARLINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The Darlington County Humane Society has explained what meaningful accountability would look like and described the cases they've seen after a dog found inside a trash bag died last week. The humane society made the following post to Facebook last week, calling on lawmakers...

Darlington County, SC · 3d

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Chase Street in Florence to close for emergency sewer repairs

FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) -- A portion of Chase Street in Florence will be closed for five days next week as crews conduct emergency sewer repairs, city officials announced Friday. Chase Street will be closed between Darlington and Marion streets from Monday, Nov. 16, through Friday, Nov. 20. According to the...

Florence, SC · 1d

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Two Trinity Collegiate athletes sign with Division I colleges

DARLINGTON, S.C. (WPDE) — Two student-athletes at Trinity Collegiate School in Darlington are taking their athletic careers to the next level after signing to compete at the NCAA Division I level. Mahaley Swink signed with Wofford College to play tennis, while John Wylie Richardson signed with Davidson College to...

Darlington, SC · 2d

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South Carolina Porch Pirate Warning as Christmas Nears in Myrtle Beach, Florence

Residents are encouraged to watch doorsteps and protect holiday packages as November deliveries increase.

South Carolina · 3d

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Marines at Veteran Village for birthday event

BENNETTSVILLE — The Bennettsville Marines of the Marine Corps League Detachment 1219 were at the SCVA Veteran Village in Florence on November 10th for the Marine Corps Birthday. Marines around the world celebrate November 10th every year – the 11/10/1775 date the Marine Corps was founded. The birthday guests...

Bennettsville, SC · 1d