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Pee Dee News
Pee Dee News
Pee Dee police chief accuses city, administrator of trying to oust him
Updated: 15 hours ago
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By
WMBF News Staff
Bennettsville's police chief is suing his city and its administrator, alleging both abused their power to try and get him fired.
Pee Dee News
Suspect dies in crash after chase with Florence County deputies
Updated: 17 hours ago
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By
WMBF News Staff
A chase involving authorities in part of the Pee Dee turned deadly Wednesday night.
Pee Dee News
Lake City lotto player wins big after asking clerks to pick ticket
Updated: 19 hours ago
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By
WMBF News Staff
The man took the ticket home, shocked to see he won $300,000.
Pee Dee News
Deadly I-95 crash in Dillon County involved tractor-trailer, SCHP says
Updated: 19 hours ago
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By
WMBF News Staff
Authorities have released more details about a deadly crash along Interstate 95 in the Pee Dee.
First Alert Weather
NWS confirms tornado touchdowns in Marion, Robeson County
Updated: May. 15, 2024 at 9:22 PM EDT
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By
WMBF News Staff
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Ashley Listrom
The National Weather Service is reporting damage across portions of South and North Carolina from severe weather on Tuesday.
Pee Dee News
Clio hires new police chief after former leader loses law enforcement certification
Updated: May. 15, 2024 at 5:54 PM EDT
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By
Kristin Nelson
The small town of Clio has a new leader at the helm of the police department.
Top Story
Gov. McMaster reinstates Latta council member after domestic violence charges dismissed
Updated: May. 15, 2024 at 5:26 PM EDT
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By
WMBF News Staff
McMaster rescinded his previous executive orders on Coward’s suspension and the new order is effective immediately.
Pee Dee News
Coroner’s office IDs 20-year-old killed in Marion drive-by shooting
Updated: May. 15, 2024 at 5:25 PM EDT
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By
WMBF News Staff
The Marion County Coroner’s Office released the name of the man who died in a Thursday night shooting.
Pee Dee Crime
Second woman arrested in connection to bomb threat at Florence County beauty school
Updated: May. 15, 2024 at 4:05 PM EDT
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By
WMBF News Staff
Authorities have made a second arrest linked to a bomb threat toward a beauty school in Florence County.
Pee Dee News
Police: Person killed after being hit by Amtrak train in Florence
Updated: May. 15, 2024 at 11:02 AM EDT
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By
WMBF News Staff
Amtrak said the incident happened early Wednesday.
First Alert Radar
Pee Dee News
1 killed in I-95 Dillon County crash
Updated: May. 15, 2024 at 10:35 AM EDT
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By
WMBF News Staff
One person is dead after a Wednesday morning crash on an interstate in Dillon County.
Top Story
Motorcyclist dies after early morning crash in Marion County
Updated: May. 15, 2024 at 7:50 AM EDT
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By
WMBF News Staff
The rider was on a 2012 Harley Davidson motorcycle heading north on Highway 501.
Top Story
Marion Police Department announces road closures due to storm damage
Updated: May. 15, 2024 at 7:30 AM EDT
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By
WMBF News Staff
Marion police said they hope to have the roads reopened sometime Wednesday but no time frame has been announced.
Pee Dee News
DHEC determines possible cause of Marlboro County dam breach
Updated: May. 13, 2024 at 11:30 PM EDT
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By
Kristin Nelson
State investigators have determined what may have caused a breach at a Marlboro County dam that caused flooding in the area.
Pee Dee Crime
Person found fatally shot in Marlboro County, deputies say
Updated: May. 10, 2024 at 5:35 PM EDT
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By
WMBF News Staff
Authorities say they found a person fatally shot on the shoulder of a road in part of the Pee Dee.
Pee Dee News
21-year-old Florence man killed in Dillon County crash
Updated: May. 9, 2024 at 8:29 PM EDT
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By
WMBF News Staff
South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating.
News
Election expert discusses upcoming statewide primary
Updated: May. 8, 2024 at 11:22 PM EDT
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By
Julia Richardson
It is a little more than a month until the next time South Carolina voters will be hitting the ballot boxes for the statewide primary on June 11.
Pee Dee Crime
Man charged in Florence County drive-by shooting
Updated: May. 8, 2024 at 1:58 PM EDT
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By
WMBF News Staff
A Pee Dee man is facing charges in connection to a drive-by shooting that happened last month.
Top Story
Multiple state agencies investigating Lake Wallace Dam breach
Updated: May. 7, 2024 at 7:05 PM EDT
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By
Eric Richards
Country Club road remains closed as part of the side of the road near the dam is missing. It is unclear when the road will reopen to traffic.
Top Story
All evacuees safe after Marlboro County dam breach, sheriff’s office says
Updated: May. 7, 2024 at 5:23 PM EDT
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By
WMBF News Staff
Communities in the Bennettsville area are asked to be on high alert after a dam breach Monday afternoon.
Pee Dee News
Pee Dee animal shelter ‘begging’ for fosters amid upcoming renovations
Updated: May. 7, 2024 at 5:15 PM EDT
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By
WMBF News Staff
The Marion County Animal Shelter says they need your help clearing space for upcoming renovations.
Pee Dee News
Police recover drugs, gun in Marion traffic stop
Updated: May. 7, 2024 at 4:21 PM EDT
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By
WMBF News Staff
A Marion man is facing charges after being accused of multiple drug crimes.
Pee Dee Crime
Marlboro County man arrested in standoff allegedly shot at car in March
Updated: May. 7, 2024 at 12:20 PM EDT
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By
WMBF News Staff
An attempted murder suspect in the Pee Dee is in custody after a standoff on Tuesday.
Top Story
54-year-old woman identified as motorcyclist killed in Florence Co. crash, coroner says
Updated: May. 6, 2024 at 5:14 PM EDT
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By
WMBF News Staff
She was taken to an area hospital where she later died from her injuries.
Pee Dee News
GUIDE: NASCAR returns to Darlington Raceway for ‘Throwback Weekend’
Updated: May. 6, 2024 at 3:43 PM EDT
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By
WMBF News Staff
NASCAR is set to celebrate its past, present and future as it returns to The Track Too Tough To Tame!
News
Drivers, mechanics prepare as ‘Carolina Squat’ grace period comes to an end
Updated: May. 3, 2024 at 11:19 PM EDT
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By
Julia Richardson
South Carolina drivers have only a week left before having a squatted vehicle could cost them more than just a warning.
Crime
‘I think they’re dead’: 911 call details the moments after deadly Florence Co. shooting
Updated: May. 3, 2024 at 10:49 PM EDT
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By
Ashley Listrom
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WMBF News Staff
Two people are dead after a shooting early Friday in part of the Pee Dee.
Pee Dee News
‘It’s a miracle’: $300K lottery ticket sold in Marion
Updated: May. 3, 2024 at 11:36 AM EDT
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By
WMBF News Staff
A quick stop for an energy drink turned into a big win for one Pee Dee man.
Crime
Teen girl accused of breaking into Florence home, fighting police during arrest
Updated: May. 3, 2024 at 10:23 AM EDT
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By
WMBF News Staff
A juvenile girl is in custody after allegedly breaking into a home early Friday in Florence.
Crime
Man charged in woman’s shooting death in Darlington County
Updated: May. 3, 2024 at 10:16 AM EDT
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By
WMBF News Staff
A man is facing charges after allegedly killing a woman in the Pee Dee.
Top Story
1 dead, another injured after crash in Dillon County
Updated: May. 2, 2024 at 5:32 PM EDT
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By
WMBF News Staff
One person is dead and another airlifted to a nearby hospital after a crash in Dillon County Thursday.
Crime
Man arrested after standoff with Darlington County deputies
Updated: May. 2, 2024 at 2:19 PM EDT
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By
WMBF News Staff
A man was arrested in the Pee Dee after a standoff with deputies on Thursday.
Pee Dee Crime
Man accused of sexual battery of 6-year-old victim in Marion County
Updated: Apr. 30, 2024 at 5:33 PM EDT
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By
WMBF News Staff
A man is behind bars in Marion County after being charged with sex crimes involving a child.
Pee Dee News
Police investigating Florence shooting; 1 hurt
Updated: Apr. 30, 2024 at 5:32 PM EDT
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By
WMBF News Staff
Florence police are looking to get to the bottom of a Monday evening shooting that sent one person to the hospital.
Pee Dee News
Deputy grabbing lunch confronted Dillon grocery store shooting suspects
Updated: Apr. 30, 2024 at 1:22 PM EDT
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By
WMBF News Staff
One Dillon County deputy’s actions helped put a stop to a “senseless crime” in broad daylight at a grocery store, authorities say.
Pee Dee News
4 charged after shots fired at Dillon grocery store; 2 wanted
Updated: Apr. 29, 2024 at 5:35 PM EDT
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By
WMBF News Staff
Dillon police made multiple arrests after a Friday shooting at a Food Lion parking lot.
Pee Dee News
Pee Dee man sentenced for drug crimes
Updated: Apr. 29, 2024 at 4:52 PM EDT
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By
WMBF News Staff
A Pee Dee man is heading to prison after admitting to drug crimes.
Pee Dee News
Police release new details in Dillon shooting; bond denied for suspect
Updated: Apr. 29, 2024 at 1:59 PM EDT
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By
WMBF News Staff
Officers took Vernie Blount into custody on Monday afternoon at a home on East Dargan Street.
Pee Dee News
Missing Pee Dee woman found
Updated: Apr. 27, 2024 at 12:27 PM EDT
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By
WMBF News Staff
Florence County Deputies have found the missing Pee Dee woman.
NFL
Panthers select Mullins native, former Gamecock Xavier Legette in NFL draft
Updated: Apr. 26, 2024 at 6:35 AM EDT
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By
WMBF News Staff
Another Pee Dee product is heading to the NFL!
Pee Dee News
Pee Dee school to hold memorial for 11-year-old killed in shooting
Updated: Apr. 26, 2024 at 6:26 AM EDT
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By
WMBF News Staff
An elementary school in Florence County will be honoring one of its students who died in a shooting.
News
City of Florence rolls out new program to help residents pay utility bills
Updated: Apr. 25, 2024 at 5:55 PM EDT
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By
Julia Richardson
Those who qualify for the program can apply every six months and can receive a $150 maximum in a six-month period.
Pee Dee Crime
Dillon County woman pleads guilty to assaulting 83-year-old victim
Updated: Apr. 23, 2024 at 5:21 PM EDT
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By
WMBF News Staff
A Pee Dee woman was sentenced to prison Tuesday after pleading guilty to the assault of an 83-year-old victim.
Crime
Out-of-state fugitive arrested in Pee Dee after tip
Updated: Apr. 23, 2024 at 4:20 PM EDT
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By
WMBF News Staff
A tip from a “concerned citizen” led to an Arizona fugitive’s arrest in Marion County.
Education
Pee Dee school named one of Palmetto’s Finest Schools
Updated: Apr. 23, 2024 at 2:29 PM EDT
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By
WMBF News Staff
A school in the Pee Dee has received a top state honor.
Pee Dee News
Pee Dee minor arrested on child sexual abuse material charges
Updated: Apr. 23, 2024 at 7:32 AM EDT
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By
WMBF News Staff
A search warrant led to a minor facing child sexual abuse material charges in Marlboro County, officials say.
Top Story
‘Recognize the unsung heroes’: 911 dispatchers recognized as first responders in Horry, Florence counties
Updated: Apr. 22, 2024 at 9:29 PM EDT
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By
Ashley Listrom
The people who answer the call for help when you dial 911, are getting the recognition they deserve in multiple counties.
Pee Dee News
Police arrest, charge woman with murder in Hartsville shooting
Updated: Apr. 22, 2024 at 4:19 PM EDT
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By
WMBF News Staff
Lighty is being held at the W. Glenn Campell Detention Center and has been denied bond.
Crime
Person hurt in Darlington County shooting
Updated: Apr. 22, 2024 at 3:25 PM EDT
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By
WMBF News Staff
Authorities are investigating a shooting that happened in part of the Pee Dee.
Top Story
‘It’s going to be tough’: Baseball coach remembers 11-year-old killed in Pee Dee shooting
Updated: Apr. 19, 2024 at 5:27 PM EDT
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By
Kristin Nelson
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Julia Richardson
A police report is shedding light on the moments leading up to the shooting death of an 11-year-old Florence County boy.
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