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Aynor, West Florence softball advance to the state finals
MYRTLE BEACH (WBTW) – The Aynor and West Florence softball teams advanced to next week’s SCHSL state championships after wins on Friday night. Below are the scores and schedule ahead this weekend in the playoffs. SCHSL Class 4A baseball: James Island 12North Myrtle Beach 2 (Final)Chiefs eliminated from postseason SCHSL Class 4A softball: South Florence […]
Now-Lake City police chief may have tried to get charges against wife dismissed, SLED report shows; gun she was found with was his
LAKE CITY, S.C. (WBTW) — Recently hired Lake City Police Chief Patrick Miles tried to intervene and get charges against his wife dismissed after she was arrested on drug and gun charges in December, according to a Florence police lieutenant as part of a SLED investigative report. News13 obtained a copy of the report from […]
Repeated gunshots heard at Florence youth baseball games worries parents
FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — Several parents, coaches, players and fans are worried after hearing gunshots during at least four youth baseball games at the new baseball complex off of North Cashua Drive in Florence. The parents said it's one of the scariest experiences and they fear something tragic will...
Former Pee Dee football gives back to community with family night
(WPDE) — A former high school football star from the Pee Dee gave back to the community on Thursday. South Florence's LaNorris Sellers joined HopeHealth for a night of family and food at the Cornerstone Baptist Church in Darlington. Sellers, who is now playing at South Carolina, joined families,...
100+ guns stolen from Florence business, deputies say
FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — Federal investigators with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) are assisting in an investigation of more than 100 guns stolen Sunday morning from Palmetto State Armory in Florence, according to Florence County Sheriff T.J. Joye. Joye said they called in ATF to...
Darlington breaks ground on wastewater treatment plant upgrade project
DARLINGTON, S.C. (WBTW) — A multimillion dollar upgrade to Darlington’s wastewater treatment basin has begun, thanks to a COVID-era federal grant that will pay for the work. City officials say once complete, the plant will have the ability to filter wastewater more quickly and efficiently during natural disasters. “We’re really excited to break ground,” city […]
Trial begins for suspect in 2022 murder at Florence motel
FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — Willie J. Smith, 53, is standing trial this morning for a murder in June of 2022 at the Florence Express Inn on TV Road in Florence County, according to the officials with the Twelfth Circuit Solicitor’s Office. Officials said pre-trial motions took place on...
WPDE and WWMB to broadcast Next-Gen TV starting June 18
CONWAY, S.C. — Over-the-air viewers of WPDE-TV and WWMB-TV (Channels 15 and 21) will see changes effective June 18th, 2024, when the stations employ Next-Gen TV. Next-Gen TV provides an improved experience for viewers by adding a new dimension to TV viewing with vibrant video and dialogue enhancement. This...
Florence man accused of strangling woman in front of their daughter
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — A Florence man is facing multiple charges including criminal domestic violence and kidnapping after allegedly strangling a woman he lived with in front of their daughter, police said. Dominique Brockington, 35, was charged with criminal domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature, kidnapping, resisting arrest and unlawful neglect of a […]
Pee Dee man accused of ‘inappropriately touching’ 13-year-old for months
MARION COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) - A Darlington man faces criminal sexual conduct charges after allegedly touching a minor inappropriately for months. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said 22-year-old Asa Douglas Singletary was arrested on May 9. Singletary is accused of inappropriately touching a 13-year-old in Marion County from January...
S.C. cross-burning suspect’s court case delayed; no new date set
CONWAY, S.C. (WMBF) - A hearing for one of the two people accused of burning a cross to scare their Black neighbors was continued on Tuesday. Worden Butler’s trial was set to begin with jury selection on Tuesday, five months after the Conway-area cross-burning that left their neighbors afraid to return home.
Charity bingo night helps raise money, awareness ahead of Ride to End Alzheimer's
(WPDE) — A group of bikers are once again riding for a good cause. But first, they had to play a little Bingo. Folks gathered at 'Seminar Brewing' in Florence to raise money ahead of the Ride to End Alzheimer's. For 16 years, hundreds of bikers have been riding...
Florence bank treats first responders to free meal for their hard work
FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — First Reliance Bank in Florence once again hosted a special luncheon for first responders across Florence County. Employees with the bank treated firefighters, police, deputies, paramedics and other first responders to a hot meal, along with dessert and a special gift. First Reliance CEO Rick...
Annual Memorial Day ceremony to take place at the Florence National Cemetery
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — The annual Florence Memorial Day Ceremony will take place May 27 at the Florence National Cemetery. The ceremony will begin at 10:00 a.m. and features Col. Erika Perry, the commander of the 218th Regional Training Institute as the guest speaker. Perry has history with the Florence area and deployed to Iraq […]
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