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Florence police seize copious amounts of marijuana, cocaine and fentanyl; 5 arrested
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — Five people were arrested and copious amounts of marijuana, fentanyl and cocaine were seized after Florence police conducted a search warrant Wednesday afternoon. Florence police conducted a search warrant at a residence on Waxwing Drive. Officers seized 320 grams of marijuana, 240 grams of cocaine, 87 grams of fentanyl, 50 dosage […]
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.
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...
Florence elementary school named among Palmetto’s Finest for 2024
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — A Florence 1 School is one of four schools named as the finest in South Carolina for 2024. The South Carolina Association of School Administrators named Delmae Heights Elementary School as one of the four winners. The other three winners were North Pointe Elementary School in Anderson School District 5, Meadow […]
Mayor of Mayesville sues Council, Town Clerk for responsibilities, powers of mayor after being locked out of office
MAYESVILLE, S.C. (WIS) - The mayor of Mayesville said he was locked out of his own office in the same building where town officials conduct business. Mayor Chris Brown was first elected on November 7 of 2023 and said since then, other elected officials have denied him his right to govern.
Ruth's Drive-in in Hartsville to close after nearly 80 years in business
HARTSVILLE, S.C. (WPDE) — Angela and Bill Stokes made a big decision more than 20 years ago to run and manage Angela's family-owned business, Ruth's Drive-in in Hartsville. Angela said she prayed about it and knew it was the right thing to do. But, they decided earlier this year...
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