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2 men arrested after April shooting in Florence, police say
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — Two men were arrested Monday after a man was shot April 29 following an altercation and the two fled the scene, Florence police said. Shun Daniels was charged with attempted murder, felon in possession of a weapon, and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime. Dawud Johnson […]
Florence city leaders provide insight on what Buc-ee's will bring as Triad location is being built
Buc-ee’s is coming to the Triad soon. City leaders in Florence, South Carolina, where the closest Buc-ee’s location is, provided their perspective about the process, concerns, and the impact of Buc-ee’s on their economy. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Fanfare all over...
2 arrested in Florence shooting stemming from cell phone sale dispute
FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — Florence Police Dept. made two arrests in an investigation into a shooting that happened last month. On April 29, around 6:15 p.m., officers responded to the 1100 block of June Lane for a shooting with a victim. Officers found a male victim who had been...
2 projects to bring hundreds of homes to Florence
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — The number of homes in Florence is set to grow significantly through the approval of two new subdivision projects. “It’s a very good reflection of what we have done within the city as far as our downtown revitalization, our neighborhood revitalization and all of the economic development that we have had […]
Dozens of deputies respond to reported burglary near Hartsville
DARLINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — More than a dozen deputies responded to reports of a burglary Monday morning at a home on Mossy Oak Drive just outside of Hartsville. An officer on scene said they didn’t find a suspect but will continue to search the community. The Darlington County Sheriff's Office said their Special Incident Response Team responded and followed protocol by clearing the house.
Marlboro Co. deputies searching for ‘armed and dangerous’ domestic violence suspect
MARLBORO COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Deputies are searching for an armed and dangerous Pee Dee man wanted for a slew of charges. The sheriff’s office said 29-year-old Rashawn Ricktavis Covington is wanted for grand larceny, domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature, pointing and presenting a firearm, unlawful neglect of a child, and resisting arrest.
West Florence High senior earns pilot's license through school program
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A Florence student is now a certified, private pilot, and he learned to fly a plane right in high school. 17-year-old Anthony Wade Jr. is a senior at West Florence High School. Over the past couple of years, Anthony has learned a lot about...
Man defends emotional support dog during alleged Florence dog attack
FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — The Florence City Animal Control Office is investigating allegations of a dog attack on Rock Creek Drive in Florence, according to Captain Stephen Starling with the Florence Police Dept. Starling said a man was walking his dog earlier this week when another dog attacked his...
Florence police searching for man accused of abandoning stolen car during chase
FLORENCE, S.C. (WMBF) - Authorities in part of the Pee Dee are asking for help to find a man who allegedly ran from a traffic stop. The Florence Police Department said Michael Leonard failed to stop on North McQueen Street and was involved in a short chase with officers on Tuesday.
WATCH: Dashcam footage of deadly Florence County chase released
FLORENCE COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - The Florence County Sheriff’s Office is sharing dashcam footage that shows a chase with a suspect that ended in a deadly Wednesday night crash. The Florence County Sheriff’s Office said they attempted to stop a vehicle on Pamplico Highway for what was described as “erratic driving.”
1 dead, 2 hurt in 3-vehicle Florence County crash, highway patrol says
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — One person was killed and two others were hurt in a three-vehicle crash on Highway 301 in Florence County Friday morning, the South Carolina Highway Patrol said. The crash happened near S. Wallace Road about 3 1/2 miles east of Florence, according to the highway patrol. It happened just before […]
Grand Strand, Pee Dee rivers under flood warnings after rain & storms
(WPDE) — May has been a rainy and stormy month for much of the Continental United States, and this sentiment rings true for the Carolinas as well. As of May 19, Myrtle Beach and Florence are running above the normal average for the whole month of May. Lumberton has received 5.15 inches of rainfall, which is 3.30 inches above normal.
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