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Florence Co. drug bust uncovers counterfeit pills, firearm at Lake City home
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — On Monday, the Florence County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Investigators executed a search warrant for illegal narcotics at 207 Wilcox Street in Lake City. The Florence County SWAT team assisted. During an undercover narcotics investigation, officials located a quantity of Roxicodone pain pills, over a...
Trailer loaded with lawn equipment stolen in Florence County
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A person who allegedly stole a trailer carrying lawn equipment from a home on W. Ridgecrest Circle in Florence County has been taken into custody. It happened at about 9:45 a.m. Monday. Sheriff’s office investigators said security cameras captured video of the unidentified man driving off after backing a white […]
E. National Cemetery Road in Florence shuts down due to fire
FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — East National Cemetery Road in Florence has been shut down between Stockade Drive and Noisy Lane due to a structural fire, according to officials. Community members tell ABC 15 that the old Shingles nightclub is on fire. Emergency Management officials ask that you please allow...
Florence County man forced disabled woman to stay in motel, threatened her if she tried to leave, deputies say
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A 32-year-old Pamplico man allegedly forced a disabled woman to stay in her motel room and threatened her if she tried to leave, according to Florence County authorities. Artkyeam Sherman Moore was arrested on Monday and charged with kidnapping and grand larceny. He is being held without bond after being […]
WATCH: Florence County responders team up for water tower rescue
LAKE CITY, S.C. (WBTW) — An unusual rescue in Florence County needs to be seen to be believed. On Monday, Howe Springs Fire Rescue crews assisted officials from the South Lynches Fire Department in Lake City to secure a person who was secured to a lift that malfunctioned. “We are very proud this rescue had […]
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