Aundrea Gibbons News

12/29/2023

LAKE CITY MAJOR PLACED ON UNPAID ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE

LAKE CITY, S.C. (December 29, 2023) – The City of Lake City has placed Maj. Patrick Miles on unpaid administrative leave pending the outcome of a South Carolina Law Enforcement Division investigation. The city is cooperating with SLED during their investigation.

Though command staff is in place to run the day-to-day operations, city administration is currently reviewing applications to fill the position of police chief. The city is working with local officials to aid and oversee the police department in the meantime.

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12/27/2023

We are hiring for 1 student ambassador
• 9-12 grade student
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12/25/2023

HARTSVILLE, S.C. (WBTW) — A church in Darlington County is delivering home-cooked meals for Christmas. Event coordinator Darrick Rhodes says the Hartsville Church of God is serving families w…

12/21/2023

MAXTON, N.C (WBTW) — The Better Business Bureau said first time homeowners may be vulnerable to home warranty horror stories. News13 spoke with a woman from Maxton who is dealing with a home …

12/21/2023

LAURINBURG, N.C. (WBTW) — A man wanted for murder turned himself in to Laurinburg police Wednesday night. Roy Franklin Campbell allegedly shot and killed Aiken Robert Purvis, 38, Tuesday even…

12/21/2023

MELMOA Investments, LLC owners, Steve and Jacqulyn Zacharias, have officially purchased the Florence Motor Speedway. The speedway was owned by Charlie Powell who died in August of 2020. In a news release Steve Zacharias said, "On behalf of my family and I, we want to personally thank the entire Powell family for always being supporters of ours and helping make this dream a reality."

12/21/2023

12/21/2023

Farmers and ranchers, have you experienced discrimination in USDA farm lending? You may be eligible for financial assistance. Get an application today! For more information and or assistance with application questions, visit www.22007apply.gov or call 1-800-721-0970. DEADLINE: January 13, 2024

12/21/2023

🚨 Warrant Wednesday 🚨

The Florence Police Department is seeking information on the whereabouts of Rasheem Quashawn Chestnut (32 years old). He is wanted for Domestic Violence 2nd Degree following an incident that occurred on 6/4/2022 (FPD CASE # 2022-005326).

If you have any information or know the whereabouts of this individual, please contact the Florence Police Department at 843-665-3191 or reach out to your local law enforcement agency. Any information provided will be handled with the utmost confidentiality.

Remember, you can also leave a tip about this case or any other active investigation by accessing our tip submission form at the following link: https://www.cognitoforms.com/CityOfFlorence/CrimeTips.

12/21/2023

FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — An investigation is underway after a child was injured in a shooting on Wednesday in Florence, according to Capt. Stephen Starling with the Florence Police Department.…

12/21/2023

ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — A man who bragged to investigators about being the “biggest” drug dealer in Robeson County was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Wednesday, according to the U.S…

12/21/2023

DARLINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A man who was killed in a mobile home fire on Redwood Drive in Darlington County on Wednesday morning has been identified. Daniel Ray Siple, 59, died in the f…

12/02/2023

LAURINBURG, N.C. (WBTW) — A 37-year-old man is under arrest and faces a slew of charges after attempting to flee from police and allegedly killing a 61-year-old man in a head-on collision. By…

12/02/2023

MARION COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Officials with Marion County Emergency Medical Services said Friday that the department is no longer experiencing a staffing shortage. News13 reported last year t…

12/01/2023

We are almost set! Please come out and support the Town and our kids during the Christmas Tree Lighting at 5:30 tonight! It’s going to be a great night!!

11/29/2023

11/29/2023

MULLINS, S.C. (WBTW) — If you own a forest, are a farmer or a rancher who applied for a farm lending loan prior to 2021 and were denied, you may be eligible to help from the United States Dep…

11/26/2023

Help a child in our community experience the joy of opening and receiving gifts on Christmas Day. The Rowland Police Department along with the Town Hall is now getting ready for our annual Christmas giveaway/toy drive. We are now accepting donations of new toys (unwrapped ), cash, & hygiene supplies. These donations can be for a male or female (from ages 13 and under). You can drop off your donations at the Rowland Police Department or at the Town Hall office in Rowland. Thank you in advance for helping make wishes come true this Christmas.
(910) 422-3311/(910)422-3333

11/26/2023

🚨 Homicide Investigation 🚨

On 11/25/23 at around 3:30 am, our officers responded to a call for assistance in the 1500 block of Heritage Lane. Upon arrival, a male was found deceased, with apparent gunshot wounds. FPD, in collaboration with the Florence County Coroner's office, is actively investigating this incident.

If you possess any information related to this incident, please reach out to Cpl. Chatlosh at [email protected] or via telephone at 843-665-3191. Your assistance is crucial in helping us solve this case.

Remember, your anonymity is respected. Feel free to leave tips about this case or any other ongoing investigations through our secure tip submission form: https://www.cognitoforms.com/CityOfFlorence/CrimeTips.

Thank you for your cooperation.

11/12/2023

11/03/2023

10/30/2023

Sheriff James Hudson Jr. would like to remind you of the following:

If you possess or transport a handgun in a motor vehicle in South Carolina and you do not have a Concealed Weapons Permit, by South Carolina Code Of Law, Section 16-23-20 (9)(a), the handgun must be,
“secured in a closed glove compartment, closed console, closed trunk, or in a closed container secured by an integral fastener and transported in the luggage compartment of the vehicle; however, this item is not violated if the glove compartment, console, or trunk is opened in the presence of a law enforcement officer for the sole purpose of retrieving a driver's license, registration, or proof of insurance. If the person has been issued a concealed weapon permit pursuant to Article 4, Chapter 31, Title 23, then the person also may secure his weapon under a seat in a vehicle, or in any open or closed storage compartment within the vehicle's passenger compartment”.

10/05/2023

October is Family History Month and MCLS is offering an Intro to Genealogy Class.
To sign up, click the link below.

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09/24/2023

09/12/2023