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McLeod Health receives $875,200 in grants from The Duke Endowment
The McLeod Health Foundation has received two grants from The Duke Endowment totaling $875,200 to establish a Community Paramedicine Program and to support AccessHealth of the Pee Dee. The Community Paramedicine grant of $375,200, will be utilized to provide ease of access and expedited care to patients in Darlington, Florence,...
Multiple jailed, cocaine and guns seized in Florence County narcotics investigation
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Two people were arrested Thursday as part of a monthlong Florence County narcotics investigation that yielded cocaine and firearms, authorities said. Timothy Lamont McFadden was charged with two counts of distribution of cocaine, possession of cocaine and possession of marijuana. Kadeem McFadden was also charged with possession of marijuana. Kadeem […]
Man out on murder bond granted bond in arson case
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — A man already out on bond for murder is appeared in front of a Richland County Bond Court Judge on Friday. Christian Irick, 22, charged with criminal conspiracy, was granted a $250,000 bond in court at 2 p.m. Alongside the bond amount he must...
Florence Christian still has stable coaching staff
Florence – For the first time in four years, Florence Christian School will. have a new head coach for one of its varsity sports. Jesse Lyles will be taking over the softball program in place of veteran head. coach Denise Carter. Lyles inherits a team that went 4-13 last...
'Florence After 5' event brings live music, family fun to block party
FLORENCE. S.C. (WPDE) — Downtown Florence is hosting the Tru Sol Band at the 'Florence After 5' event on August 2. The talented musicians will bring a unique and soulful sound that has captured audiences all over the East Coast. Tru Sol Band performs renditions of Motown classics, hits...
Gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices fell last week and reached an average of $3.30 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.39 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Lower Atlantic region has risen about 4 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the region in the last year have been as low as $2.88 on Dec. 18, 2023, and as...
South Carolina Weather Alert: Cooler Weekend with Possible Showers
Columbia, SC – This weekend, South Carolina residents can expect a mix of weather conditions as temperatures drop slightly below average. A stray shower or storm is possible today, but otherwise, drier conditions are expected, with highs ranging from 87-90°F on Saturday and 88-91°F on Sunday. According...
'I'm not going back to jail:' Man broadcasts shootout with police
FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — A man who police said fired shots at them during a standoff Monday in Florence shared the encounter live on social media. Officers said 41-year-old Matthew Paul Barry fired shots at them. Police said they returned fire, killing Barry. Officials with the Florence Police Dept....
Person shot in the leg in Florence, police say
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — Florence police are investigating after a person was shot in the leg Thursday night. Officers responded at about 8:30 p.m. to the 600 block of Stackley Street and found the victim near a vehicle that had multiple holes in the driver’s side door. The person was taken to the hospital with […]
Gov. McMaster, Brad Keselowski, and Bobby Labonte Laud Darlington Raceway’s Impact on South Carolina and NASCAR
South Carolina Governor McMaster, along with NASCAR champions Brad Keselowski and Bobby Labonte, praises Darlington Raceway for its impact on the state and NASCAR, gearing up for the upcoming Cook Out Southern 500 Labor Day Race Weekend. Yes, But. Some may argue that the economic impact and benefits of hosting...
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