CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Six people are arrested after a 13-year-old girl was killed Tuesday in the early morning hours on Cleveland Street in the Cheraw area, according to the Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office. Genesis Evans is charged with obstruction of justice. Kyron Robinson is charged with murder, possession of a weapon ...LAURINBURG, N.C. (WPDE) — Pastor Michael Edds has been vocal over the years about crime in Laurinburg where he lives. Edds said in the past couple of years, violence has gotten worse. I'll tell you at night, it's like a war zone," said Edds. "The gangs take over. And all of the good that's happening, we have an Achilles' heel and I ...by Tonya Brown. Thu, March 9th 2023 at 1:49 PM. DHEC cites Florence senior living home for bed bugs for second time (Credit: Tonya Brown/WPDE) FLORENCE S.C. (WPDE) — The S.C. Dept. of Health and Environmental Control said they reached an agreement with the Carriage House of Florence. ABC15 reached out to DHEC for a status update on the facility.FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A huge economic development project that could lead to hundreds of new jobs is expected to be announced during a news conference Tuesday morning at Francis Marion University's Performing Arts Center in downtown Florence. Officials are being tight-lipped about the project. ABC15 has learned it could involve what's being called Project Gemini for now.Florence, S.C. (WPDE) — Some people who live on West Clark Road in Florence where a high speed chase rolled through Thursday are questioning why deputies didn't just back off the chase altogether. 25-year-old Brittany Jeffords remains in serious condition after she crashed her car during the chase, according to Jeffords' sister, Jamie Jeffords.Thu, April 11th 2024 at 8:21 AM. Crews on the scene of a crash early Thursday morning in Robeson County. (Credit: Viewer submitted) ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — One person was killed and another charged in a deadly crash just before 2 a.m. Thursday near Pembroke in Robeson County, according to First Sgt. S.B. Lewis with North Carolina State ...Aug 24, 2019 · Janie C. Hargrave Elementary School (Tonya Brown/WPDE) ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — Some students said they're still not pleased with the school board's decision to close five schools and consolidate them with others in Robeson County. School board members made the tough decision earlier this year to close the schools to help save money.by Tonya Brown. Wed, June 22nd 2011 at 4:07 PM. Wed, 22 Jun 2011 20:07:54 GMT — Solicitor Ed Clements says Rodney Williams pleaded guilty to manslaughter Wednesday morning for the death of his wife, Della. She was shot and killed in 2008 on Perry Lane in Florence. A judge sentenced Williams to 23 years. Clements …CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A 13-year-old boy is dead after being shot just before 6:30 p.m. Friday on Bennett Road in the Pageland area, according to Chesterfield County Sheriff Campo Streater. Officials confirmed the teen died Saturday morning. Streater said the coroner will have to release information regarding the child’s …Thu, August 11th 2022 at 7:42 PM. Darlington teacher on administrative leave for telling students to wear masks in his class (Credit: Tonya Brown/WPDE) DARLINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Darlington County School District Superintendent Dr. Tim Newman warns students of disruptive behavior that jeopardizes the safety of students and staff.MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — UPDATE: 3 arrested following Christmas day shooting at Marlboro Co. club. On early Christmas morning, an individual was shot at the Ellison Club, located on 15/401 Bypass, Mccoll, South Carolina. The victim was apparently shot in the leg after the suspect's gun, concealed in his pocket, fired off.by Tonya Brown. Fri, February 16th 2024 at 7:19 PM ... Feb. 15, 2024. (Viewer submitted) ... (WPDE) — A 24-year-old man had to be airlifted to a hospital Thursday after he was struck by a train at the intersection of Main Street and Fourth Street in the Pembroke area of Robeson County, according to Pembroke Police Chief Adrian Hunt.ABC 15 Weather Authority Blog. Ed's Weather School. Spotlight. ... Watch. Now. 72. Sun. 78. Mon. 84. Florence Housing Authority board member resigns. by Tonya Brown. Wed, March 22nd 2023 at 11:37 PM. Public hearing set for possible removal of Florence Housing Authority board member (Credit: Tonya Brown/WPDE) FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. ...SCOTLAND COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — A man covered in blood showed up early Tuesday morning in a person's yard on North Turnpike Road in Scotland County, according to Cpt. Randy Dover with the Scotland County Sheriff's Office. Dover said they're not sure what happened to the man and he's not being very cooperative. TOP STORY: Possible fentanyl, meth & weapon seized in Florence County ...We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us.Updated Tue, May 4th 2021 at 9:11 AM. Friends shocked at murder of popular Florence hair stylist (Credit: Tonya Brown/WPDE) FLORENCE S.C. ( WPDE) — Friends and co-workers of 50-year-old Mary Brown are shocked that she was found murdered Sunday afternoon in Florence County. Deputies said they found Brown's body in a wooded area …MARION COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The two Horry County Sheriff's Office correctional officers who drove into flood waters after Hurricane Florence with two women in their transport van were served warrants and made their initial court appearances Friday. Stephen Flood and Joshua Bishop turned themselves in to the Marion County Sheriff's Office about 7:30 a.m. Friday.BENNETSVILLE, S.C. (WPDE) — Bennettsville Police Chief Kevin Miller said he's hired six more officers in the past month to help bring the department up to full staff. Miller said they're budgeted for 28 officers and now have only one slot left to fill. He added they're working to fill that position as soon as possible. Several law enforcement ...ABC 15 Weather Authority Blog. Ed's Weather School ... Watch. Now. 81. Sun. 74. Mon. 76. Deputies investigate 2 deaths on McEachin Road in Scotland Co. by Tonya Brown. Sat, April 13th 2024 at 12:31 PM. Updated Sun, April 14th 2024 at 8:05 AM. Police Lights (FILE) SCOTLAND COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — A death investigation is underway Saturday ...ABC15's Tonya Brown is the recipient of CareSouth Carolina's Community Partnership Award. CareSouth said the recognition celebrates individuals whose contributions have significantly impacted the ...Tonya Brown. 136,956 likes · 9,752 talking about this. I've been a reporter for WPDE ABC 15 News for more than 25 years at the Pee Dee Bureau in Florence.CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Three Chesterfield County deputies were arrested and charged following an investigation by the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED), according to a release from the agency. Justin Tyler Reichard, 28, Darien Myles Roseau, 25, and Killian Daniel Loflin, 26, are charged with …DARLINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A heavy presence of law enforcement officers was seen on McIver Road in Darlington County on Monday morning. Officials said the situation involved a person hit by a car. TRENDING: Commercial structure fire reported in Surfside Beach The Darlington County Sheriff's Office is on the scene, but officials said the South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) is ...by Tonya Brown. Thu, January 18th 2024 at 1:15 PM. Updated Fri, ... (Credit: Tonya Brown/WPDE) FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Florence County Council members elected a new chairman Thursday morning during their first meeting of the new year. William Schofield is the new council chairman.A 37-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison forkilling a Timmonsville woman and her two young daughtersin 2018. Antwain Adams pleaded guilty in court Wednesday. Circuit Court Judge Williams Seales sentenced him to life in the murders and to 30 years fortwo counts of attempted murder. The State of South Carolina originally announced in September that it was seeking the death penalty ...Apr 19, 2024 · DARLINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A Darlington County man who has been in law enforcement for more than 40 years is running for sheriff. Jerry Thompson has served as the Hartsville Police Chief, a Chief Deputy of the Darlington County Sheriff's Office, and with the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) and Highway Patrol.ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — Crystal and Casson Jones said they're very upset after their 9-year-old son suffered second-degree burns from touching a hot, serving bar last week while at an after-school program at Prospect Elementary School in Maxton where he is a student. The Jones' said their son, Nolan, is severely autistic and non-verbal.ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) charged former Red Springs Police Chief Brent Adkins on Thursday with felony extortion following an incident in 2022, when Adkins was police chief. He worked at the department for about two years until August of 2023. Officials didn't release what led to Adkins' separation from the department.FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — Deputies are investigating an armed robbery around 8:45 Monday night at the South Florence Exxon on South Irby Street in Florence, according to Florence County Sheriff's Office T. J. Joy Joye said, a man walked into the store, armed with a pistol and demanded cash from the store clerk. He added, the man was dressed in all-black clothing, including wearing a black ...Prison photo Feb. 27, 2020 (Credit: Tonya Brown) SCOTLAND COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — A correctional officer at Scotland Correctional Institution suffered non-life-threatening injuries when he was attacked Monday morning by an inmate with a homemade weapon, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Safety Communications Officer John Bull ...by Tonya Brown. Thu, January 19th 2023 at 11:39 PM ... (Credit: Tonya Brown/WPDE) TIMMONSVILLE, S.C. (WPDE) — A 95-year-old Timmonsville woman said she's been without water for nearly a month and had to get help from family members to make it day-by-day. ... ABC 15 reached out to the City of Florence.(WPDE) — The Pee Dee Regional Council of Governments’ Board of Directors has named Joette Dukes to serve as its Executive Director, according to a news release. Dukes succeeds Johnny B. Brown, who served as the COG’s Executive Director since 1982. Brown announced his retirement last spring and passed away suddenly thereafter.When you’re ready to bake up a storm in the kitchen, there’s nothing more frustrating than discovering that your brown sugar has hardened into a solid brick. But fear not. We have ...Jan 25, 2024 · Marlboro County Sheriff, Charles Lemon (Credit: Tonya Brown/WPDE) MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A federal grand jury has indicted suspended Marlboro County Sheriff Charles Lemon and former deputy David Andrew Cook on a charge of Deprivation of Rights, according to federal court records. The indictment came down Tuesday.ABC 15 Weather Authority Blog. Ed's Weather School. Spotlight. Traffic. Game Center. Watch. Now. 58. Fri. 75. Sat. 76. Dillon County honors beloved late sheriff with truck parked outside department. by Tonya Brown, Shawnia Butler. Thu, August 10th 2023 at 9:04 PM. Updated Thu, August 10th 2023 at 8:37 AM. 4. ... (Credit: Tonya Brown/WPDE ...FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A global battery technology company headquartered in Japan will invest $810 million and create 1,170 new jobs in Florence County to support the company's multi-year partnership with the BMW Group. Envision AESC is committed to research, development, design, manufacturing and sales of power batteries for EV's and energy storage batteries, according to a release.ABC 15 Weather Authority Blog. Ed's Weather School. Spotlight. Traffic. Game Center. Watch. Now. 86. Sat. 87. ... by Tonya Brown. Thu, May 13th 2021 at 7:22 AM. Updated Thu, May 13th 2021 at 5:09 PM (Nick Papantonis/WPDE) MARION COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Deputies are investigating a suspicious death early Thursday morning near Mullins ...Feb 27, 2024 · ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with the Pembroke Rescue Squad had to be airlifted to a hospital after being hurt in a crash just after noon Tuesday on Highway 74 East at Highway 710 in Robeson County, according to Pembroke Rescue Squad Director Matt Locklear. RECOMMENDED: 2 in custody after attempting to ...Story by Tonya Brown • 38m T he trial for suspended Marlboro County Sheriff Charles Lemon has been moved back from June 3 until August 13, according to federal court documents.The co-owner of Jumping J's restaurant, Sondra Hanley, on South Irby Street in Florence, said a video shared on social media isn't painting the real picture of her restaurant. Hanley said a former employee posted the video about three weeks ago. It's been viewed and shared more than 2,500 times. The video showed the ex-worker walking through the kitchen and showing a dirty floor and bugs in ...Marion, S.C. (WPDE) — Demetrik Tywan White, 25, is charged with two counts of attempted murder in the shooting of two children on July 4 outside a home on Montgomery Street in Marion, according to Marion Police Chief Tony Flowers. The children, ages 9 and 11, were outside shooting fireworks when they were struck by bullets.FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — Florence Housing Authority Board of Commissioner Jerrod Moultrie spoke exclusively about the troubled agency's past year and what they're doing to get matters back on track. ABC15's Tonya Brown met Moultrie for about an hour Tuesday at the authority's headquarters on West Evans Street in Florence.. Moultrie had just attended a meeting with the new executive director ...WPDE covers news, sports, weather, and local events in and around the Grand Strand, Pee Dee, and the Border Belt. ... ABC 15 Weather Authority Blog. Ed's Weather School. Spotlight. ... Extra police officers at Darlington High School following fights, official says. by Tonya Brown. Wed, August 10th 2022 at 3:28 PM. Updated Thu, August 11th ...ABC 15 Weather Authority Blog. Ed's Weather School ... Coker University student-athlete arrested on campus for alleged drug distribution. by Tonya Brown. Wed, April 17th 2024 at 4:03 PM. Updated Wed, April ... S.C. (WPDE) — A Coker University student, who is a member of the wrestling team, is facing drug distribution charges, according to ...BENNETSVILLE, S.C. (WPDE) — Bennettsville Police Chief Kevin Miller said he's hired six more officers in the past month to help bring the department up to full staff. Miller said they're budgeted for 28 officers and now have only one slot left to fill. He added they're working to fill that position as soon as possible. Several law enforcement ...(WPDE) — The Pee Dee Regional Council of Governments’ Board of Directors has named Joette Dukes to serve as its Executive Director, according to a news release. Dukes succeeds Johnny B. Brown, who served as the COG’s Executive Director since 1982. Brown announced his retirement last spring and passed away suddenly …Hopkins spoke with ABC 15's Tonya Brown and she told her that she is sorry and to pray for her children, as well as the victims families. Twelfth Circuit Solicitor Ed Clements waited outside in the lobby courtroom, but couldn't comment on the hearing. The Family Court judge has sealed the case and imposed a gag order.ABC 15 Weather Authority Blog. Ed’s Weather School ... Game Center. Watch. Now. 66. Thu. 85. Fri. 85. Fiery car crash reported in Red Springs . by Tonya Brown . Mon, January 22nd 2024 at 8:23 PM. Updated Mon, January 22nd 2024 at 4:04 PM. Police Lights.jpg (WPDE/file) RED SPRINGS, N.C. (WPDE) — UPDATE: Man …ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — A Robeson County man is wanted following a shooting incident that happened Friday night along the 5000 block of Highway 710 just outside of the Rowland community. The Robeson County Sheriff's Office said Brian M. Lewis, 36, is charged with attempted first-degree murder, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to ...FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Deputies with the Florence County Sheriff's Office are investigating a deadly crash involving the South Carolina Highway Patrol on Thursday, according to Florence County Sheriff T.J. Joye. The incident happened along the 3700 block of Savannah Grove Road in Effingham. Joye said the driver of the car tried to evade the trooper and that's when it ran off the ...Updated Mon, May 17th 2021 at 12:36 AM. Picture of Darlington Police car at the scene of a murder investigation (Tonya Brown/ WPDE) DARLINGTON, S.C. (WPDE) — Darlington County Coroner Todd Hardee said he's investigating a homicide near Juleswood Drive Monday night in the city limits of Darlington. Hardee said the victim is in her mid 50's.Monday, May 8, 2023 (Tonya Brown / WPDE) DILLON COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A man charged with murder in the deadly shooting of a Dillon elementary school principal was denied bond again Monday morning. The judge said 32-year-old Kyle Church is a danger to the community, based on the evidence of the case, and will remain behind bars.A Marion man has been sentenced to 25 years for a murder that happened in 2017. Derell Dewitt Wiggins, 27, pleaded guilty last Friday to voluntary manslaughter in the death of Byron Wright, 34, according to 12th Circuit Solicitor Ed Clements. Wright was found shot to death under a car port on West Marion Road in Marion in August of 2017. Court records show Wiggins was given credit for the 533 ...by Tonya Brown. Sun, October 24th 2021 at 7:15 AM ... 15 AM. Updated Mon, October 25th 2021 at 5:55 AM. Marlboro County Sheriff's Office (Credit: Tonya Brown/WPDE) BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. (WPDE) — One man is dead and another badly hurt in a shooting just after 3 a.m. Sunday morning outside the city limits of Bennettsville, ...WPDE ABC15. ·. February 1, 2022 ·. Join us in wishing Tonya Brown a happy birthday! She has been a pillar in the Pee Dee community for 25 years and we don't think she ever sleeps because she's always working for you. https://bit.ly/3IT48vI. 3.7K. 4.1K comments. 194 shares.MARION COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The Marion County Sheriff's Office is remembering their fallen deputies with a memorial wall at their law enforcement complex in Marion. The memorial wall rests in the lobby area of the facility. TRENDING: Man killed after being struck by train in Florence More than 75 people filled the complex Wednesday for the ceremony.According to South Carolina Highway Patrol troopers, the train derailment has closed U.S. Highway 301 in Sellers. Troopers said Highway 301 is expected to be closed for the next 24 to 36 hours. Marion County CSX A train derailment on February 18 (Viewer Submitted) TRENDING: 1 man arrested after manhunt near Third Loop Road in …FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — Florence activist Isaac Wilson is rallying the community to come together to save troubled youth. Wilson said too many teens are dying at the hands of violence or losing their lives to the prison system. He added he's troubled after two teens, ages 14 and 16, died in a crash this past weekend in East Florence. Police said the truck the teens were in was stolen, and ...FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A global battery technology company headquartered in Japan will invest $810 million and create 1,170 new jobs in Florence County to support the company's multi-year partnership with the BMW Group. Envision AESC is committed to research, development, design, manufacturing and sales of power batteries for EV's and energy storage batteries, according to a release.Wed, April 10th 2024 at 7:38 AM. AESC announced they are expanding their Florence County electric vehicle plant, which will create another 450 jobs. (Credit: Tonya Brown/WPDE) FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — A brand new program in Florence 1 Schools will put students on a pathway to an engineering career right out of high school, a news …FLORENCE S.C. (WPDE) — A South Carolina Circuit Court Judge sentenced 33-year-old Lauren Alexis Green to eight years in prison Monday afternoon on two counts of hit-and-run resulting in death, according to Twelfth Circuit Solicitor Ed Clements. The March 2019 incident happened off Highway 52 near the FedEx building in Florence and claimed the lives of two men.Updated Thu, May 11th 2023 at 7:20 PM. FILE - The Florence Housing Authority. (Credit: Tonya Brown/WPDE) FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — Former Florence Housing Authority Executive Director Clamentine Elmore has sued the organization over her termination. Elmore's lawyer filed the suit against the Housing Authority of Florence (HAF) Wednesday in ...Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) is a retrovirus known to cause various forms of diseases in pet and wild cats. FIV prevalence and its associated risk factors in Iraqi cats have heretofore been unknown. From January 2021 to January 2022, a cross-sectional study was conducted in Baghdad governorate to estimate the seropositivity for FIV antibody and the ...DILLON, S.C. (WPDE) — The police report has been released in the murder of 54-year-old Dr. Wendy Cook, who was the head principal of Stewart Heights Elementary school in Dillon, when she was killed. The one page, three sentence report reads: On 08/21/2022 at 0319hrs deputies were dispatched to 1801 Southwind Rd in reference to an individual being shot.Reporter Tonya Brown is giving a live look at the damage when a 5 vehicle crash caused one car to run into a home in Darlington County ... 15. SCHP: 1 dead after ... //bit.ly/3iq0Lle. WPDE.COM. SCHP: 1 dead after incident involving 5 vehicles causes crash into Darlington County house. SCHP: 1 dead after incident involving 5 vehicles causes ...FLORENCE S.C. (WPDE) — CARE House of the Pee Dee is recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in a special way by placing pinwheels outside their facility on Second Loop Road in Florence. The organization has 751 pinwheels symbolizing the number of children they've interviewed in 2022. It is a high number.1 killed, 2 shot in Marion County. by Tonya Brown. Sun, May 12th 2024 at 6:02 AM. Updated Sun, May 12th 2024 at 11:15 AM. Police lights (SBG) MARION COUTNY, S.C. (WPDE) — A person is dead and two others are injured after a shooting Sunday morning in Marion County, according to Marion County Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer Tammy ...Aug 24, 2019 · Janie C. Hargrave Elementary School (Tonya Brown/WPDE) ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — Some students said they're still not pleased with the school board's decision to close five schools and consolidate them with others in Robeson County. School board members made the tough decision earlier this year to close the schools to help save money.MARION COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Beyond the Call of Duty traveled thousands of miles to honor Marion County's fallen deputy, 29-year-old Jonathon David Price. Price's end of watch happened on Jan. 6, 2021, when he died in a car crash in the line of duty.. A picture of Price is featured on Beyond the Call of Duty's mobile trailer as …According to South Carolina Highway Patrol troopers, the train derailment has closed U.S. Highway 301 in Sellers. Troopers said Highway 301 is expected to be closed for the next 24 to 36 hours. Marion County CSX A train derailment on February 18 (Viewer Submitted) TRENDING: 1 man arrested after manhunt near Third Loop Road in …. We would like to show you a description here but the sUpdated Tue, May 4th 2021 at 9:11 AM. Friends shocked a On July 10, 2018, 10 firefighters were arrested as a result of a 1 year investigation which involves numerous agencies including: Robeson County Sheriff's Office, State Bureau of Investigation, Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms, and the North Carolina Forestry Service. The firefighters were involved in a conspiracy over a two year time period to set ...ABC 15 Weather Authority Blog. Ed's Weather School. Spotlight. Traffic. Game Center. Watch. Now. 68. Thu. 86. Fri. 86. 4 Chesterfield County deputies under investigation, sheriff says. by Tonya Brown. Fri, February 9th 2024 at 3:48 PM. Updated Tue, February 13th 2024 at 8:49 PM. Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office (Credit: Tonya Brown/WPDE ... LUMBERTON, N.C. (WPDE) — Four years later, there A 37-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison forkilling a Timmonsville woman and her two young daughtersin 2018. Antwain Adams pleaded guilty in court Wednesday. Circuit Court Judge Williams Seales sentenced him to life in the murders and to 30 years fortwo counts of attempted murder. The State of South Carolina originally announced in September that it was seeking the death penalty ...PEMBROKE, N.C. (WPDE) — A Pembroke police officer who didn't stop to help with a deadly hit-and-run two weeks ago is now back at work after being placed on non-disciplinary suspension while the matter was investigated, according to Pembroke City Manager Tyler Thomas. Thomas said via email, "The officer involved has returned to work and the investigation has concluded. ABC 15 Weather Authority Blog. Ed's Weather School ... Barr...
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