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Sinkhole forms in Darlington intersection
DARLINGTON, S.C. (WBTW) — An intersection in Darlington was closed after a sinkhole formed on Wednesday evening, the city said on Facebook. The intersection of E. Broad Street and S. Main Street was closed after the hole formed, the city said. The sinkhole is only about a block away from one that formed along E. […]
Francis Marion University working with group to preserve Florence slave cemetery
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — One of South Carolina’s oldest slave cemeteries could remain undisturbed from future development, thanks to a collaboration between Francis Marion University and an area preservation group. “I am overjoyed that we have come together to show respect for the souls that once walked this earth, just as we are today,” Vivian […]
State agency claims it met regulations in case of chemical allegedly detected in Horry, Georgetown drinking water
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Documents newly obtained by WMBF News around a lawsuit claiming a toxic chemical was found in local drinking water show what the state agency at the center of the suit will argue in court. The Winyah Rivers Alliance nonprofit, via the Southern Environmental Law, filed...
City of Florence Awarded the Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Award: Click here to read more!
City of Florence Awarded the Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Award for Economic Development at the Municipal Association of South Carolina Annual Meeting. Scotty Davis, City Manager – (843) 665-3113 or sdavis@cityofflorence.com. FLORENCE, SC – Today at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s (MASC) Annual Meeting, the City of Florence...
North Vista in Florence welcomes students to upgraded facility this school year
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — A Florence elementary school will welcome its students back from a new home this school year after school officials at North Vista said they upgraded the facility and decreased in size. The new North Vista is located right next to its old location on Irby street. The 8,800 square foot facility […]
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