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Downtown Marion all cleaned from tornado, Fox Trot festival is a go
MARION, S.C. (WPDE) — The 30th annual Foxtrot festival is underway in Marion with children's activities at the Amazing Grace Park, according to Marion Mayor Ashley Brady. Brady said the EF-1 tornado that blew through the community Tuesday afternoon damaging downtown Marion didn't stop the annual event from taking place.
Man killed after being hit by train in Florence
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A person was killed early Wednesday morning after being struck by an Amtrak passenger train, Florence County Coroner Keith von Lutcken said. It happened about 3:30 a.m. near the Southpark Shopping Center crossing. Von Lutcken said the person is presumed to be homeless, and his identity was not immediately known. […]
Florence Crittenton looks to empower young mothers in new ways
Nonprofit maternity group Florence Crittenton will host its annual Legacy of Hope Brunch May 21 to support the agency’s ongoing work as well as several coming changes, including relocating from its historic St. Margaret Street residence. “We used to have other fundraising events in the past, and they were...
Brantley Gilbert is bringing his Off The Rails Tour to the Florence Center in September
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Brantley Gilbert is bringing his Off The Rails Tour to the Florence Center September 28, 2024!. Special guests for the tour include Adam Calhoun and Demun Jones. Tickets are on sale now starting at $29.50. There are also VIP Packages available as well!. Head over...
Softball Game Preview: West Florence Plays at Home
The West Florence Knights will be playing at home against the Catawba Ridge Copperheads at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as West Florence comes in on four and Catawba Ridge on ten. West Florence stacked an 11th blowout...
Memorial Day 2024: Events and activities on tap across the Grand Strand and Pee Dee
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Memorial Day is a time to remember those who died while serving in the U.S. military, and there are many events scheduled across the Grand Strand and Pee Regions during the holiday weekend. News13 will update this list as more functions are confirmed. Conway May 27 Florence May 27 Georgetown […]
Florence radio personality nominated for major gospel music award
FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — Radio personality Trey Nickelson with WBZF Glory 98.5 FM has been nominated by the Stellar Awards Gospel Music Academy as 'Gospel Announcer of the Year.'. Nickelson is a household name across the Pee Dee. He's been in radio for 20 years and started when he...
Florence celebrates National Tennis Month with community events and youth programs
FLORENCE, SC (WPDE) — May marks National Fitness and Tennis Sports Month which promotes physical activity and the benefits of sports participation. The Ron James Youth Tennis Program (RJYTP) was founded in 2021 and provides tennis and education to underserved youth in the Florence area. The Florence City and...
Man sentenced to life in prison without parole for 2022 deadly stabbing at Florence County motel
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A Florence County jury convicted 56-year-old Willie James Smith of murder Wednesday after the 2022 deadly stabbing of his roommate and co-worker, James McNamara. Smith’s trail began on Monday, the 12th Circuit Solicitor’s Office said in a news release. He was arrested June 9, 2022; after calling 911 and telling […]
Florence County Sheriff's Office arrest a man for kidnapping a teenager
FLORENCE, S.C. — Deputies arrested a man in Florence, South Carolina, for unlawfully taking a teenager out of state. (Video above: WYFF News 4 Evening Headlines 5.15) Florence County Sheriff's Office announced Tuesday deputies arrested Tyree Wallace, 21, of Columbia, South Carolina, on May 10 for kidnapping a teenager.
Deputies offering reward for information in deadly Hemingway shooting
WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - The Williamsburg County Sheriff’s Office is renewing calls for information in a homicide that happened earlier this year. March 9, 18-year-old De’Travion Brown was killed in the Donnely Community of Hemingway in a shooting on the 200 block of Poston Street. Brown was...
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