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Transgender man reacts as bill limiting gender-affirming care for minors passes SC Senate
(WPDE) — Gender-affirming care is one step closer to not being accessible to minors. On Thursday, the South Carolina Senate passed House Bill 4624, which some call an anti-trans bill. Lawmakers heard testimonies from people, and most urged them to not pass the controversial bill. Florence resident Gregory Stephens,...
Heroin, marijuana seized in Darlington search; 3 arrested
DARLINGTON, S.C. (WBTW) — Three people were arrested and heroin and marijuana were seized as part of a six-month drug investigation, Darlington Police said Wednesday. Officers conducted a search warrant at about 10 p.m. Monday at a home in the 100 block of Pinehaven Road. Jeffery Sandifer, Mary Kelley and Joshua Kelley were all arrested. […]
Florence elementary honored as one of SC's finest
FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — A Florence elementary school has been recognized as one of the state's finest. The honor goes to Delmae Elementary. The South Carolina Association of School Administrators recognized Delmae as the best elementary school in the state. The school’s professional learning community, instructional programs, culture and...
New Darlington Raceway president talks Throwback Weekend, Goodyear 400
DARLINGTON, S.C. (WMBF) - Darlington Raceway is getting set to wave the green flag on its first races under new leadership. New track president Josh Harris spoke to WMBF News on Thursday, a little more than a week out from The Track Too Tough To Tame’s annual “Throwback Weekend” from May 10-12.
May weather in the Carolinas: Warmer and wetter
(WPDE) — May is here, and the days are getting longer, warmer and muggier. Here is a look at how May normally shapes up across the Grand Strand and the Pee Dee. First, let's start with the Grand Strand. It gets warmer, as we near summer in June. For...
Rabid fox found in Lake City; 2 people exposed
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) confirmed that two people were exposed to a rabid fox in Florence County. The fox was found near North Matthews Road and Highland Pointe Drive in Lake City. Two people were exposed and referred...
Florence man receives double life sentence for fatal 2020 shooting
LUMBERTON, N.C. (WPDE) — Xavier Green of Florence pled guilty to two counts of murder during a hearing on Tuesday, according to Robeson County District Matthew Scott. Police said Green shot and killed two women in July 2020 outside the Family Dollar on East 5th Street in Lumberton. Officials said the shooting was random and Green didn’t know the victims, Kayla Kyle and Kimberly Hunt.
Florence County man accused of charging at person with 13-inch knife
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A Florence County 18-year-old is facing charges after allegedly charging at a person with a 13-inch knife, authorities said. Tremayne Green of Florence was charged with first-degree assault and battery and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. Green on Monday allegedly charged at a person with the knife, […]
Florence police investigating shooting near park
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — Florence police are investigating a Thursday night shooting that occurred near Northwest Community Park, Captain Stephen Starling with the Florence Police Department said. Numerous shots were fired near Clement and Ingram Streets. No one was struck by gunfire, but a vehicle was hit, Starling said. At this time there are no […]
'I didn't believe it:' Lost dog tag reunited with Vietnam vet 56 years later
LAKE CITY, S.C. (WPDE) — Larry Morganti is a Florence resident and artist whose work is displayed at a vendor shop in Lake City called "The Vault." He was the crew chief on a C-123 cargo plane during the Vietnam War as part of the 311th Squadron of the Air Force from October 1967 to October 1968.
Tyler Reddick is running a Tim Richmond throwback at Darlington
Tim Richmond ran this paint scheme at Daytona International Speedway. Tim Richmond was a famed INDYCAR driver turned NASCAR racer. He won 13 NASCAR Cup Series races of 185 races. View the Tim Richmond throwback paint scheme below. NASCAR is set to head to Darlington Raceway. It’s the annual throwback...
Florence non-profit works to support women & children with health, home needs
FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — Victory Women and Children's Center (VWCC) is a non-profit organization in Florence that helps women and children with their financial, health. home, education and mental needs. VWCC said its mission is to help those in their care start their recovery journey and meet long-term goals...
Softball Game Recap: Lugoff-Elgin Takes a Loss
It was a good run, but Lugoff-Elgin unfortunately witnessed the end of their six-game winning streak on Saturday. They took a 4-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the West Florence Knights. For West Florence's part, Annie Ruth Eliason spent all seven innings on the mound, and...
Florence County Sheriff’s Office says Charlotte’s tragedy brings back haunting memories
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — A tragedy in Charlotte Monday left four officers dead. According to authorities, a suspect started firing at law enforcement officers when they tried to serve an arrest warrant. This incident reminded many of the 2018 shooting in Florence County that killed two law enforcement officers...
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