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'Flashes of lightning then boom!' Darlington neighbor recalling moments before fire
DARLINGTON, S.C. (WPDE) — A Darlington home in the area of Condor Circle is believed to have been struck by lightning causing a fire, according to Darlington Fire Chief Patrick Cavanaugh. The incident happened Monday afternoon and fire crews were called around 4:30 p.m. Before the fire, Cavanaugh told...
Large sinkhole surfaces on street in Darlington following storm
DARLINGTON, S.C. (WPDE) — Contractors are on the scene Wednesday night of a sinkhole at the intersection of East Broad Street and South Main Street in Darlington, according to Darlington Communications Director Hunter Thomas. Thomas said the area was where a pipe bursting took place earlier in the day.
Camden Training Center housing development proposal voted down
CAMDEN, S.C. — The controversy over a proposed housing development at the historic Camden Training Center has intensified. Tuesday night, The city’s Planning and Zoning Commission voted down another sketch of the site, nearly 9 months after plans were first introduced. Residents opposing the development packed Camden City...
Larceny suspect brandishes gun to homeowners security cameras
PAGELAND, S.C. (WBTV) - Police in Pageland are looking for an attempted larceny suspect they say tried to break into several cars just off of the main street downtown. But when surveillance cameras spotted him and he knew he was on video, he did something no one was expecting. He pulled a gun and brandished it for the homeowner to see.
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...
Gone, but never forgotten
Frankie L. Johnson, Jr., affectionately known as “Lil Frankie,” was born on September 17, 1997, in Darlington, SC. Delivered by his father on his grandmother’s kitchen floor, his entrance into the world was marked by a unique beginning. Frankie passed away in a tragic automobile accident on December 16, 2023, leaving a void in the lives of many.
Difficult decision: Darlington rescues squad ceases operations
DARLINGTON, S.C — Closing the Darlington Fireman Rescue Squad was a difficult decision, but one that had to be made, said Anna DeWitt. “It wasn’t easy and it certainly wasn’t the decision we wanted to make, but we really had no choice,” said DeWitt, who served as treasurer and had been with the squad since 1992.
National Night Out events planned for Aug. 6
DARLINGTON, S.C. — Darlington County police departments will join with their communities on Tuesday, Aug. 6, to celebrate National Night Out. There are celebrations planned in Darlington, Hartsville, Lamar and Society Hill. National Night Out, held annually across the United States on the first Tuesday in August, is an...
An Infant’s Miraculous Recovery Inspires South Carolina Farm Couple To Start A Blanket Business
A lot of side businesses start out with a dream of financial success, personal fulfillment and maybe even a little bit of fun. But Ty and Tracy Woodard, who farm a variety of row crops near Darlington, South Carolina, were inspired to start their Covered in Cotton business by an actual dream.
Women's Volleyball Recognized for the AVCA Team Academic Award
Hartsville, SC- Coker University Women's Volleyball team is among the many volleyball programs that have earned the prestigious AVCA Team Academic Award sponsored by INTENT for their exceptional academic achievements during the 2023-24 academic year. This award recognizes teams that maintain a high grade-point average throughout the year, showcasing their commitment to excellence both on and off the court.
Dionte' Marcell Douglas killed in bicycle accident near Timmonsville
TIMMONSVILLE, SC, (July 18, 2024) - A 44-year-old Florence bicyclist identified as Dionte' Marcell Douglas sadly lost his life Thursday night following a bicycle crash near Timmonsville Florence County. According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, Douglas was riding his bicycle eastbound on Highway 76 about 2.5 miles east of...
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