FLORENCE, S.C. (WMBF) - As an investigation into a shooting that happened in Florence over the summer continues, so too does the number of suspects. Officers with the Florence Police Department arrested Ta’leya Sellers and a minor on Wednesday in connection to the July 29 shooting in the area of Christopher Lane.

Gray Collegiate coach suspended for the rest of the season

FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — A man was returned to the Florence County Detention Center on Tuesday where he is being held on an attempted murder charge from a March assault after being transferred to the South Carolina Department of Corrections. Morris Antonio James, 41, of Florence, was arrested in connection with an assault from March […]

DARLINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A man was arrested and charged on Tuesday with several drug charges in Darlington County, according to Jordyn Jefferson, Public Information Officer. Darlington County Deputies executed a search warrant in the 200 block of Washington Street in the Darlington area of Darlington County on...

FLORENCE, S.C. (WMBF) - Authorities in the Pee Dee are asking for help to locate an assault suspect who’s at large. The Florence Police Department said Martin Ojeda is wanted for first-degree assault with intent to commit criminal sexual conduct. Authorities added the charge stems from an incident on...

FLORENCE, SC (WMBF) - Magnolia Mall is rolling out a new policy this week to “provide a secure and family-friendly shopping environment.”. The new parental supervision policy will require visitors under the age of 18 to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who is 21 years or older.

MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) – The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash in Marlboro County. Troopers were called just after 8 a.m. Saturday to Carrolton Avenue near Highway 9, which is near Bennettsville, for a single-car crash. LCpl. Lena Butler with the South Carolina Highway Patrol...

A Pee Dee woman will spend time in prison after pleading guilty to charges related to an overdose death.

DILLON COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Marlboro County Coroner Tim Brown confirms a body found in a car on Carrollton Avenue in Bennettsville is that of 43-year-old Cecelia Manning of Dillon. Brown said Manning's car hit a very large deer. He added her car wasn't visible from the road, because...

FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — Thousands are expected to attend the 20th Annual South Carolina Pecan Festival in Florence this weekend. The one-day event is expected to attract nearly 50,000 people and will feature food, arts and crafts, entertainment, kids' attractions, a classic car show and more. This year’s headline...

FLORENCE, SC (WPDE) — Florence city leaders with Building Florence Together Community Development Corporation have completed the organization’s first housing rehabilitation project. It’s located on Gaillard Street in Florence and was originally built in 1910, making it 114 years old. The non-profit has a mission to revitalize...

FLORENCE, SC (WPDE) — Florence city leaders are in the midst of their planning phase regarding their five-point plan aimed at reducing crime throughout the city. ABC15 broke down the five incentives of the plan in July. These incentives include:. Bring back the CAT (Community Action Team) police force....

MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) - More jobs are coming to Marlboro County. That’s thanks to AAC East, an autoclaved aerated concrete producer, expanding its existing operations in the county. “Creating better opportunities for our citizens and providing jobs for our community shows that Marlboro County is rolling up our...

SOCASTEE, S.C. (WBTW) — A $50 million U.S. Forest Service grant will protect more than 62,000 acres across three counties in what’s being called one of the largest conservation projects in the state’s history. “Today marks an unprecedented victory for conservation and commerce,” state forester Scott Phillips said. “The funding announced for this initiative is […]

Senator Kent Williams and Rep. Lucas Atkinson presented a check for 2.5 Million Dollars for the Marion County Law Enforcement Training Facilities. (Contributed Photos)

(WPDE) — The South Carolina Republican Party Chairman, Drew McKissick said the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is investigating allegations of ballot harvesting and fraud in Marion County. Renee Wunderlich with SLED also confirmed that they are investigating allegations of ballot harvesting and voter fraud. McKissick released a statement...

Land conservation groups and state agencies are pushing to protect more than 60,000 acres in eastern South Carolina.

The City of Dillon Police Department held Trunk-or-Treat on Tuesday at the City of Dillon Wellness Center. Photos by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon County News, LLC.

BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. (WPDE) — South Carolina Highway Patrol, Marlboro County EMS, Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office, Bennettsville Fire Dept., the South Carolina Dept. of Transportation and police are on scene of an incident Tuesday afternoon on Carrollton Avenue off of Highway 15-401 in Bennettsville. Several first responders are hovered...

This morning will feature a partly cloudy and cool start, but by the afternoon, there will be more sunshine after we battle a couple of isolated showers at the coast. We will warm into the mid-70s around the coast and Pee Dee, close to normal for late October. Low temperatures remain well above average tonight. The warming trend will continue Wednesday through Friday as high pressure will situate off the coast. Temperatures will increase significantly tomorrow increasing to the upper 70s and low 80s. It will be an above-average Halloween, but at least it will be dry.