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Camden Native, Former Gamecock GG Jackson to host Groom and Grind Day
CAMDEN, S.C. (WOLO)– Camden Native and Former Gamecock Basketball Player GG Jackson is returning to the Midlands to give back. Jackson is hosting a Groom and Grind Day in Camden, S.C. at the Jackson Teen Center located at 1000 York Street. The event will be held on Tuesday, July...
Darlington Fireman Rescue Squad closes after 68 years due to lack of volunteers
DARLINGTON, S.C. (WPDE) — The Darlington Fireman Rescue Squad is closing after 68 years in business. The rescue group said in a Facebook post that the "drastic" decline in volunteers and financial challenges led to their decision to shut down. The full statement shared said:. It is with a...
4 arrested after pills, marijuana found in Darlington County drug bust
DARLINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) - Authorities said four arrests were made in connection to a drug bust in the Pee Dee last week. The Darlington County Sheriff’s Office said DeAngelo McFarland, De’Antre Cooks, Savion Evans and Ashae McCall were taken into custody after a search on June 28.
City of Darlington officials share gratitude, plans for relief fund grant
DARLINGTON, SC (WPDE) — The City of Darlington received a $124,764.02 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Grant. In August 2023, severe weather from Hurricane Idalia caused a chain of events, leaving a major sinkhole on East Broad Street. The sinkhole was caused by a leaking storm drain pipe that...
City of Darlington receives almost $125K for Idalia damage repairs
The City of Darlington recently received a $124,764.02 FEMA grant for the damage Tropical Storm Idalia left behind during the 2023 hurricane season. When Idalia made its way to Darlington in August 2023, it had been downgraded from a hurricane and categorized as a tropical storm; however, the rainfall accumulation initiated a chain of events that resulted in a sinkhole to develop on E. Broad St.
Coker Trustees extend Harder's contract through 2030
HARTSVILLE, S.C. - Coker University’s Board of Trustees has unanimously approved a five-year extension to the contract of University President Dr. Natalie Harder. This decision is a testament to Dr. Harder's outstanding leadership and the significant progress the University has made under her stewardship. “The Board of Trustees is...
Coker nursing receives $75,000 from McLeod Health
FLORENCE, S.C. - As a partner in nursing education for the region, McLeod Health has made a contribution of $75,000 to Coker University’s nursing program. Nursing represents the nation's largest healthcare profession and the largest single component of hospital staff. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment in...
Hartsville woman dies in July 4 Florence County crash
FLORENCE, S.C. -- One person died in a July 4 single-vehicle crash on North Ebenezer Road outside Florence. Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts. The driver and only person in the vehicle shortly before midnight...
McLeod Health makes $75K contribution to Coker University nursing program
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — McLeod Health on Monday announced a $75,000 contribution to Coker University’s nursing program. “McLeod recognizes the enormous value of the nurse’s contribution in patient care,” Tony Derrick, McLeod Regional Medical Center’s chief nursing officer, said in a statement. “Providing patient advocacy, promotion of a safe environment, participation in shaping health policies […]
Hartsville restores cemeteries, town holds presentation ceremony
HARTSVILLE, S.C. (WPDE) — On Monday, a presentation ceremony was held in Hartsville for the restoration and preservation of Greenlawn and Marion Avenue Cemeteries. Hartsville Senator Gerald Malloy worked to secure funding of more than $526,000 for the projects, and a check ceremony took place. The grant, provided by...
Hartsville man charged with arson after weekend mobile home fire
HARTSVILLE, S.C. (WBTW) — A Hartsville man has been charged with arson in the wake of a Sunday blaze along Sparrow Swamp Road. George Edward Matuse Jr. was charged with second-degree arson. Darlington County Sheriff James Hudson Jr. said he’s to blame for setting fire to a mobile home. No further information was immediately available.
Coker University president gets contract extension through 2030
HARTSVILLE, S.C. (WBTW) — Natalie Harder will remain at the helm of Coker University through 2030, after trustees unanimously approved a five-year contract extension, the school announced on Monday. Harder has been president of the Hartsville institution since 2020 and is the first woman to run the school. “Dr. Harder arrived during COVID and has […]
City of Darlington receives relief grant for tropical storm damage
DARLINGTON, S.C. (WPDE) — The City of Darlington received a tropical storm relief grant for damage left behind during the 2023 hurricane season. FEMA is assisting Darlington with a grant of $124,764.02 to regain some of the city expenses spent on repairs. Tropical Storm Idalia made its way to...
Hartsville nuclear plant gears up for hurricane season
HARTSVILLE, S.C. (WPDE) — Officials with Duke Energy are preparing the Robinson Nuclear Plant in Hartsville for emergencies as hurricane season approaches. The team started preparations at the beginning of March, validating that all equipment was staged and ensuring that they had the necessary supplies on hand. According to...
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