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City of Florence rolls out new program to help residents pay utility bills
FLORENCE, S.C. (WMBF) - The city of Florence is aiming to help those struggling to pay their water and sewer bills by implementing a community effort-style program. Starting May 1, those who are part of the city’s water and sewer system will have their monthly bills rounded up to the nearest whole dollar. This new program is called the Florence’s CARE, or Coins that Add Relief and Enable program.
Man accused of pulling out pistol at Florence motel after argument with clerk, sheriff says
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A man was arrested Tuesday after allegedly pulling out a pistol and waving it around a Florence motel lobby after an argument happened with the motel’s clerk, Florence County Sheriff T.J. Joye said. Gerald Wayne Powell Jr. of Timmonsville was charged with resisting arrest with violence, assault and battery third […]
Bond revoked for man facing murder charge in 2023 fight turned deadly in Mullins, police say
MULLINS, S.C. (WBTW) — A man facing a murder charge after a fight in Mullins ended in a deadly shooting February 2023 bond was revoked Wednesday, online booking records show. Joseph Jeremiah Jones, who was 17-year-old at the time of the shooting, remains in custody at the Marion County Detention Center. Mullins police said a […]
Anthony Hamilton, Faith Evans, Brantley Gilbert to perform at the Florence Center
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — R&B and Soul singers Anthony Hamilton and Faith Evans will bring soulful melodies to the Florence Center May 25. R&B and Soul Mayhem will host the concert which features a collection of multi-genre chart topping artists ranging from R&B, Neo-Soul, and Southern Soul, the Florence Center said a news release. R&B […]
ArtFields still going strong in Lake City 12 years later
LAKE CITY, SC (WPDE) — The largest art contest in the southeast officially kicked off Friday, and people from across the world flooded the downtown district. Art lovers, community members, and artists had the pleasure to experience live music, food, and portraits. Artist Delaney Shin created a walk-through exhibit...
First Responder Friday: Chris Rosafort
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — It’s time for another edition of First Responder Friday as News13 honors Grand Strand and Pee Dee first responders. This week’s nominee is Capt. Chris Rosafort with Horry County Fire Rescue. Rosafort started his career as an EMT when he was 18 years old. He traveled through the ranks over […]
Softball Recap: Hannah-Pamplico extends road winning streak to 11
In what's become a running theme this season, Hannah-Pamplico gave their fans yet another huge victory on Monday. Everything went their way against the Green Sea Floyds Trojans as the Hannah-Pamplico Raiders made off with a 10-2 win. The victory was familiar territory for Hannah-Pamplico who now have six in a row.
Florence Co. school to host balloon release for 11-year-old killed in shooting incident
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A Florence County elementary school will host a celebration of life for an 11-year-old killed in a shooting incident last week. Scranton Elementary STEAM Academy will release balloons in honor of Brentlee Crump on Friday at 6 p.m. The school asks the community to...
Single-game tickets on sale for Florence Flamingos
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — Single-game tickets for the Florence Flamingos officially went on sale Friday morning. The Flamingos, whose 2024 season starts in a month, have 27 home games this season, highlighted by 10 fully-immersive theme nights. Some of the theme nights include Margaritaville (presented by Carolina Bank), Star Wars Night, Sprit of Florence with […]
South Carolina rabbi, Jewish group shares perspective on recent college protests
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Rabbi David Weissman for Temple Shalom and Charleston Jewish Federation on Friday spoke out about pushing state lawmakers to vote and enforce a hate crime law. South Carolina and Wyoming are the only states without a hate crime law. Now, nearly a dozen SC communities have either approved or are […]
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