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Darlington man arrested on drug charges following possible shooting investigation
DARLINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A Darlington man is facing charges after a drug investigation that followed a separate investigation into a possible shooting at his residence. Brian Joint was arrested on May 17 and charged with possession of a firearm or ammunition by a person convicted of certain...
WATCH: 2 face charges after leading Florence County deputies on wild pursuit
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Two people are facing charges after leading Florence County deputies on a wild multicounty chase in the Pee Dee on Saturday. The 17-minute-long pursuit ended with a deputy using his cruiser to force the vehicle to crash. Sheriff TJ Joye’s office released a dashcam video of the chase in which […]
Florence to host mayoral candidate forum on June 4
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — The League of Women Voters of the Florence Area will host a Democratic forum next month for three candidates vying to be the city’s next mayor. Mayor Teresa Myers Ervin, Councilwoman Lethonia Barnes and William Williams will go head-to-head in the forum scheduled for 6:30 p.m. June 4 at the Francis […]
3 arrested after man attacked, found badly beaten outside SC bar, deputies say
SUMTER, S.C. — Three men have been charged after authorities say a man was attacked and found beaten outside a South Carolina bar. (Video above: Morning headlines from WYFF News 4) Sumter police said they were called early Monday morning to the Raven's Nest Bar for a person who...
LIST: Memorial Day events in the Grand Strand, Pee Dee
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Officails and residents from around the WMBF News viewing area are set to mark Memorial Day with events and ceremonies throughout the next several days. MORE MEMORIAL DAY COVERAGE. The list will be updated as more information comes in about happenings across the Grand Strand...
1 arrested, 1 wanted after more than 150 guns stolen from Florence County armory
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — One person has been arrested and another is wanted after more than 150 guns were stolen from a Florence County armory, the sheriff’s office said Friday. Benjamin Lee Mercer Jr., 29, was arrested Wednesday and charged with burglary, grand larceny, criminal conspiracy and possession of a weapon during a violent […]
Final days of May are quiet following front
(WPDE) — As Memorial Day ends, our weather will stay hot and humid for a few days before a cooler pattern emerges. Tuesday is another steamy day with temperatures feeling hotter than they read. An isolated shower or storm is possible in the afternoon and evening as a cold front rolls through.
22-year-old woman charged in Florence drive-by shooting
FLORENCE, SC (WMBF) - A 22-year-old Darlington woman is facing charges in connection to a drive-by shooting in Florence. Florence police were called around 3 a.m. on Friday to Royal Street for someone’s house being shot at. The victim told officers Nylaisha Graham was driving the car and a...
Topping-out ceremony held for $100M Florence behavioral health center
FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — A topping-out ceremony took place Wednesday on a $100 million behavioral health facility under construction on East Cedar Street in Florence. The South Carolina Dept. of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS), South Carolina Dept. of Mental Health (SCDMH), McLeod Health, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC Health), Francis Marion University (FMU) and HopeHealth have all collaborated in the facility, which will become a reality in October 2025.
SLED called in to assist following officer-involved shooting in Florence County
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is aiding the Florence County Sheriff’s Office in an investigation following an officer-involved shooting, authorities said on Sunday. Details are limited, but Maj. Michael Nunn said SLED’s assistance was requested as is standard procedure. The incident happened along National Cemetery Road, and Sheriff T.J. […]
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