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Missing Fisherman Recoved By SCDNR
A fisherman went missing on Thursday evening on the Wateree River, right below the Lake Wateree Dam. First Responders and divers searched for the fisherman for several hours Thursday evening, but had to call off the search before 11pm due to darkness. The search resumed on Friday morning and shortly there after SCDNR discovered the fisherman deceased. According to KC Coroner David West, 38 Antonio Hernandez was found on Friday morning. An autopsy is set for Monday.
Camden residents looking for answers after neighborhood road closes
CAMDEN, S.C. — Residents of the Sunny Hill community in Camden seek answers after a road closure disrupted their daily routines two weeks ago. “I think as a resident of the neighborhood, you know, our concerns are how do we get this fixed," says Patty Rose. Rose travels regularly...
Authorities respond to ‘possible drowning’ at Wateree River, Kershaw County Fire Service says
LUGOFF, S.C. (WIS) - Authorities from several agencies responded to what Kershaw County Fire Service said is a “possible drowning,” at Wateree River at 1600 Tail Race Road, in Lugoff. The Kershaw County Fire said via a Facebook post on Thursday they were searching for a missing fisherman.
Bicyclist dies in U.S. 76 crash near Timmonsville
TIMMONSVILLE, S.C. -- A bicyclist rolling east on U.S. 76 died Thursday night in a crash with a GMC SUV about 2.5 miles east of Timmonsville. The 9:36 crash happened with the west-bound SUV ran into the east-bound bicyclist, said Master Trooper Brandon Bolt, South Carolina Highway Patrol. Listen now...
Former SCDMV Clerk Charged With Computer Crimes
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) charged a former S.C. Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) employee with computer crimes on Monday (July 15, 2024) in Kershaw County, S.C. Julia Haley Baker, 22, of Camden, S.C. – a former SCDMV clerk – allegedly...
Sinkhole now fixed at busy Darlington intersection
DARLINGTON, S.C. (WPDE) — Contractors and crews worked through the night Wednesday to repair a major washout and sinkhole at the intersection of East Broad Street and South Main Street in Darlington. Crews had just repaired a pipe that burst in the same area earlier on Wednesday. Darlington Mayor...
'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...
Camden power restored after tree hits line
CAMDEN, S.C. — Power to parts of the city of Camden have been restored after a tree knocked out power. According to a tweet from the city of Camden, Duke Energy said that a tree fell on a transmission line and knocked out power. The tree was removed and power was restored to all city electric substations.
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...
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.
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.
Hauler showcase and parade return to Darlington this summer
DARLINGTON, S.C. – Fans and families gather in Darlington County on Aug. 30 for the NASCAR Cup Series Hauler Showcase and Parade. The Parade will begin at Florence-Darlington technical college at 4 p.m. where fans can take photos of their favorite, colorful haulers from all the 36 NASCAR Cup Series teams. There will also be games, musical entertainment, kids’ activities and various refreshments.
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...
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