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.Whether you call it stuffing or dressing, it’s a must on any Thanksgiving table. This version is based on sourdough bread and includes lots of garlic and fall herbs (the classic co...FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — An 80-year-old man and his two grandsons said they literally lived through a nightmare this past Saturday night after there was an invasion at their home on Taylor Road in Florence. John Madurski, Jr. and his two grandsons, 14-year-old Xavier Whaley and 16-year-old Trenton Whaley talked with ABC15 about the home ...by Tonya Brown Thu, April 4th 2024 at 1:17 PM SCOTLAND CO., N.C. (WPDE) — Deputies are investigating the death of a woman Thursday afternoon on Cedar Drive near the South Carolina state line in Scotland County, according to Captain Randy Dover with the Scotland County Sheriff’s Office.Sun, March 27th 2022 at 10:34 AM. Updated Mon, March 28th 2022 at 6:20 AM. ABC15's Tonya Brown is celebrating her 25th anniversary (Credit: WPDE/FILE) DARLINGTON …ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — The Fairmont Police Department has arrested three teens after a shooting Sunday night outside of the McDonald's restaurant on Walnut Street in Fairmont, according to Fairmont Police Chief Jon Edwards. Edwards said 19-year-old Adriana Clark of Fairmont, 18-year-old Briceston McKinnon of Lumberton, and a 16-year-old male from Fairmont are charged with attempted ...Mar 10, 2022 · Tonya Brown @TonyaWPDE. Working to learn what has happened on Elrod Road in the Maxton area of Robeson County. 3:41 PM · Mar 10, 2022. 3. LikesSeveral officers are in the area of Spiral Lane in Florence County on Thursday, April 4, 2024, searching a home as part of an ongoing investigation. (Credit: Viewer submitted) FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — One juvenile was arrested on Thursday in connection to a shooting near a grocery store that happened earlier this week.Fri, August 21st 2020 at 3:33 AM. Florence woman pays for tutors for students. (Tonya Brown/WPDE) FLORENCE COUNTY, SC (WPDE) — Gloria Jones of Florence is giving out scholarships to children who are struggling with virtual learning and face to face instruction during the pandemic. Jones owns Gloria's Perfection tax services in Florence …November 14, 2022. Tonya Brown. Tonya Brown, WPDE-TV Bureau Chief. Tonya Brown is a General Assignment Reporter at WPDE NewsChannel 15. She attended Morris College and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications. Tonya is a native of Bennettsville, and grew up watching NewsChannel 15, she remembers almost all the past reporters and ...SCOTLAND COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — The deaths of two people this past Saturday on McEachin Road in the Laurel Hill community of Scotland County are the result of a murder-suicide, according to Captain Randy Dover with the Scotland County Sheriff's Office. Dover said deputies discovered the bodies of 82-year-old James Roy Larkin and 71-year-old Ann Baker Larker in their home over the weekend.ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — Members of the Fairmont Rural Fire Dept. in Robeson County elected Wil Strickland last week as the department's new chief, according to Strickland. The department elected Melquan Williams as chief back in November. North Carolina Highway Patrol (NCHP) charged Williams with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) last month while heading to a call.FLORENCE S.C. (WPDE) — A suspect is in custody after a deadly shooting in Florence County led to a chase, which ended in Darlington County Thursday morning, according to Sheriff T.J. Joye. Kaleb David Felkel is charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. When deputies responded to the shooting along the 2600 block of East Palmetto Street in Florence around 9 a.m ...Tonya Brown. 131,102 likes · 6,401 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.Bennettsville Police Chief Kevin Miller (Credit: Tonya Brown/WPDE) BENNETSVILLE, S.C. (WPDE) — The attorneys for Bennettsville Police Chief Kevin Miller called an assessment study done on the police department as biased and targeted against Miller. The lawyers sent ABC15 an email following the findings of the study that were …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 …DILLON COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Fourth Circuit Assistant Solicitor Shipp Daniel said he has filed a pre-waiver evaluation to the S.C. Family Court to try a 13-year-old accused of killing a 15-year-old and in the attempted murder of another 15-year-old as an adult. READ MORE: Teen accused in killing of Dillon Co. man appears in court, chilling new details revealedTonya Brown, General Assignment Reporter at WPDE/ABC News 15, will be the convocation speaker. Currently celebrating her twenty-fifth anniversary with WPDE, the Bennettsville, S.C., native is a 1996 honor graduate of Morris College where she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Broadcast Media and began working at the station the same year.MARION COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Phonesia Miranda Machado-Fore, 52, was found dead Friday night near an abandoned home on Jones Drive just outside of Lake View in Dillon County. Machado-Fore's death investigation is linked to the fatal shooting of a New Mexico State Police officer, according to officials.. RELATED: 'That loss is insurmountable:' Family friend talks murder of Florence Co. paramedicThe City of Darlington passed a resolution on Friday, April 19, 2024, in support of helping abused children and families. (Credit: Tonya Brown/WPDE) Officials with the State Department of Social Services along with children's advocacy groups and the "Guardian ad Litem" program gathered at the Darlington County Courthouse for the reading of the ...Tonya Brown, General Assignment Reporter at WPDE/ABC News 15, will be the convocation speaker. Currently celebrating her twenty-fifth anniversary with WPDE, the Bennettsville, S.C., native is a 1996 honor graduate of Morris College where she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Broadcast Media and began working at the station the same year.We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us.FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — Four victims were transported to the hospital following a shooting at the Oakland Plaza in Florence on Friday, according to police. Officers were dispatched to the 1100 block of Oakland Avenue for a call about multiple shots being fired. Florence police officers said they found one female victim shot at the scene along with multiple shell casings in the road.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. Essie Crosswell said her home was struck by lightning about four weeks ago. She believes the strike damaged her water system.The Robeson County District Attorney's Office announced Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, during a hearing that they're seeking the death penalty against Desmond Sampson, 38, in the murder of his former girlfriend Kayla Hammonds last November in Lumberton. (Tonya Brown/WPDE)ABC 15 Weather Authority Blog. Ed’s Weather School ... Game Center. Watch. Now. 69. Tue. 78. Wed. 82. Big pay raise approved for Florence County deputies, corrections officers. by Tonya Brown. Mon, June 26th 2023 at 6:54 PM ... Tonya Brown/WPDE) FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Florence County deputies and …Mon, 06 May 2024 11:15:38 GMT (1714994138756) Story Infinite Scroll - News3 v1.0.0 (common) ... by Tonya Brown. ... VIEW ALL PHOTOS. Bennettsville church accomplish mission to help Texas families after winter freeze (Credit: Tonya Brown/WPDE) BENNETTSVILLE, ...ABC 15 Weather Authority Blog. Ed's Weather School ... Center. Watch. Now. 71. Tue. 76. Wed. 82. Robeson County Schools superintendent bought out, board member says "let go for no reason" by Tonya Brown. Wed, January 11th 2017 at 3:04 PM ... Former Robeson County Schools Superintendent Dr. Tommy Lowry. (Tonya Brown/WPDE) School board members ...Feb 13, 2024 · (Credit: Tonya Brown/WPDE) CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — UPDATE: Chesterfield Co. deputies report dead body in hoax emergencies: Warrant Three Chesterfield County deputies were arrested following an investigation conducted by the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED), according to Chesterfield County Sheriff Cambo Streater.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 ...Thu, May 2nd 2024 at 10:17 PM. Fairmont Police car (WPDE) ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — A body was found Thursday evening on Happy Hill Road in the Fairmont area of Robeson County, according to Fairmont Police Chief Jon Edwards. Edwards said an autopsy will be performed on the body to determine a cause and manner of death.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 ...Teen arrested after shooting incident near Florence grocery store. by Tonya Brown. Wed, April 3rd 2024 at 3:40 PM. Updated Thu, April 4th 2024 at 7:45 PM. (FILE) FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — Florence Police have arrested a juvenile amid a shooting investigation. Wednesday afternoon, police responded to the parking lot of IGA on Pamplico Highway in ...ABC 15 Weather Authority Blog. Ed’s Weather School. Spotlight. Traffic. Game Center. Watch. Now. 67. Fri. 81. Sat. 82. One killed in motorcycle crash in Robeson County. by Tonya Brown . Sun, February 11th 2024 at 10:04 PM. Updated Sun, February 11th 2024 at 12:06 PM. One person died Saturday evening in a single collision on Moss …Oct 19, 2022 · ABC 15 Weather Authority Blog. ... by Tonya Brown. Thu, October 20th 2022 at 8:53 PM ... Repairs underway on broken fire hydrants in West Florence (Credit: Tonya ...LEE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — An argument between two men Wednesday night led to a deadly shooting on Bulbs Drive off Browntown Road in Lee County, according to Lee County Sheriff Daniel Simon. Simon said two men got into an argument and that's when one pulled out a gunshot the other. TOP STORY: Victim identified, woman in critical condition after Florence shootingDILLON COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Melissa McCoy, 38, was charged with trespassing, resisting arrest, threatening the life of a public official and attempted murder after she doused a Latta police officer with lighter fluid and tried to set him on fire, according to Latta Police Chief Zane Bryant. Bryant said the incident took place this past Saturday when the officer was attempting to arrest ...Fri, 17 May 2024 23:25:15 GMT (1715988315388) Story Infinite Scroll - News3 v1.0.0 (common) ... by Tonya Brown. Fri, August 11th 2023 at 1:12 PM. Ernez Tomaz Austin was arrested in a Laurinburg murder on August 11, 2023. ... LAURINBURG, N.C. (WPDE) — A man wanted in a murder in April in the city limits of Laurinburg was arrested Thursday ...Buc-ee's in Florence is set to open next month, according to company general counsel Jeff Nadalo. UPDATE:Hiring underway in Florence to fill more than 175 jobs at SC's first Buc-ee's. The Grand Opening of the location at Exit 170 on I-95 at 3390 North Williston Road is scheduled for May 16. Buc-ee's set to open in Florence County (Credit: Tonya Brown/WPDE)May 17, 2024 · (Credit: Tonya Brown/WPDE) FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The Florence County Sheriff’s Office released dashcam video of a chase that happened Wednesday night and ended in a deadly crash on Freedom Boulevard near National Cemetery Road in Florence.Are you a die-hard Cleveland Browns fan, eagerly waiting to catch every moment of their thrilling games? If so, you’re in luck. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore various...by Tonya Brown Thu, April 4th 2024 at 1:17 PM SCOTLAND CO., N.C. (WPDE) — Deputies are investigating the death of a woman Thursday afternoon on Cedar Drive near the South Carolina state line in Scotland County, according to Captain Randy Dover with the Scotland County Sheriff’s Office.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 ...by Tonya Brown. Wed, May 15th 2024 at 3:18 PM. A charge of criminal domestic violence has been dismissed against suspended Latta town councilman Steven "Brad" Coward, according to online court records. (Credit: Tonya Brown/WPDE) DILLON COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster issued an Executive …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 ...BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. (WPDE) — Three people were arrested and charged in an attempted car theft outside the Sav-Way store on Highway 15-401 in Bennettsville, according to Lt. Shawn Lucas with the Bennettsville Police Dept. Lucas said it's believed the suspects couldn't drive a stick or standard shift vehicle and that's why they couldn't get ...WPDE ABC15. July 29, 2021 ·. THANK YOU, TONYA! 🥳️ ABC15's Tonya Brown is celebrating her 25th anniversary with the station. Join us in celebrating her amazing …View the profiles of people named Tonya Brown. Join Facebook to connect with Tonya Brown and others you may know. Facebook gives people the power to...One person has been killed in a shooting late Thursday night in the city limits of Laurinburg, according to Captain Chris Young with the Laurinburg Police Department. "I can confirm that there was a shooting where one person was killed," said Young. TRENDING:Deputies investigating after body found in Dillon County. Community members said the shooting happened in the area of Isabelle Street.David McAllister, 24, turned himself in to police on Thursday on charges of murder in the death of Jhamel Leonard, 21, Wednesday night in the St. Pauls community of Robeson County, according to Robeson County Sheriff's Office Major Anthony Thompson. Thompson said Leonard was found shot to death inside a car at the R/S Food Mart on North Fifth ...We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us.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 ...FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Members of the Florence County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team responded to Hoffmeyer Road in Florence Tuesday afternoon. Original reports said a man was charged with unlawful communication, however, deputies said after further investigation he will not be charged. Florence County Sheriff TJ Joye …Sun, January 16th 2022 at 8:38 AM. Updated Mon, January 17th 2022 at 12:02 PM. Police lights (Nick Papantonis/WPDE) CHERAW, S.C. (WPDE) — Two men were transported to a hospital in Florence after being shot early Sunday morning on John Motley Drive in Cheraw, according to Cheraw Police Chief Keith Thomas. No word on their conditions.Deputies responded to a shots fired call last Saturday on G Street near Hartsville, according to a release from the Darlington County Sheriff's Office. The release said there was apparently a group of people sitting around a fire on a vacant lot and a vehicle came by and fired a couple of shots. NEW: CCU club protests for better campus …Tonya Brown awarded Darlington Trailblazer Award for dedication to the Darlington community March 26, 2022 (WPDE File) Brown celebrated her 25th anniversary with the station in July. She said she became inspired to become a journalist after a television reporter spoke to her seventh-grade class. The women also gave future trailblazer awards to ...FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Police are investigating a shooting early Thursday morning on Whitehall Road at East Wilson Road in Florence. Officers responded around 6 a.m. and found one person with a single gunshot wound, according to Florence Police Cpt. Stephen Starling. Police were on the scene of a shooting on October 26, 2023, in North ...SCOTLAND COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — Two students were detained and 12 others were taken to the hospital Wednesday after consuming THC-infused candy at Carver Middle School, according to the Scotland County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to several cases of reported overdoses at the school in the Laurel Hill community. The sheriff's office said the students were "showing symptoms of being ...Is your lawn turning brown? Read our comprehensive guide to figure out why your lawn is turning brown and how you can fix it. Expert Advice On Improving Your Home Videos Latest Vie...HARTSVILLE, S.C. (WPDE) — South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly collision Saturday evening on US 15 near Calvary Road near Hartsville, according to officials. Troopers said the crash involved a 2017 Nissan Sedan and a 2011 Honda Motorcycle around 7:30 p.m. The two vehicles were traveling in opposite …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 …Dec 6, 2023 · DARLINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — BREAKING UPDATE: 911 dispatcher identified as victim of deadly Darlington Co. shooting. Deputies investigated a deadly shooting Wednesday night on Timmonsville Highway in Darlington County. Sheriff James Hudson Jr. said the shooting was a domestic-related incident. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division ...(Credit: Tonya Brown/WPDE) FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — According to a news release, a $100 million behavioral health facility will be built in Florence. The South Carolina Dept. of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS), South Carolina Dept. of Mental Health (SCDMH), McLeod Health, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC …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 ...Lumberton Police Dept. (Credit: Tonya Brown/WPDE) LUMBERTON, N.C. (WPDE) — An investigation is ongoing and charges are likely after a fatal head-on crash in Lumberton in November. The Lumberton Police Dept. said they responded the crash on Tuesday, Nov. 22 at the intersection of Deer Stand Drive on NC 41 south.ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — Cameron Hunt, 22, died Sunday in a crash on N.C. Highway 130 about 2.7 miles west of Fairmont in Robeson County, according to First Sgt. S.B. Lewis with North Carolina Highway Patrol. Lewis said Hunt's car ran off the road to the left, struck a ditch and then a tree. He added Hunt was ejected from the car.Clio Police Chief Jamal Douglas (Credit: Tonya Brown/WPDE) MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy's training council voted unanimously Tuesday to withdraw the law enforcement certification of Clio Police Chief Jamal Douglas. They voted in Douglas' absence.Tonya Brown - WPDE News. The campus community will convene on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 10 a.m. in the Garrick-Boykin Human Development …HARTSVILLE, S.C. (WPDE) — Hartsville Police Department Chief Byron E. Snellgrove apologized for one of his officer's actions in a YouTube video released by a citizen. Snellgrove said the officer was recorded speaking in an unprofessional manner. NEW: Florence County captain to lead Lake City police for the time being He released the following statement regarding the officer's behavior:Maxton Law Enforcement Center (Credit: Tonya Brown/WPDE) ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — The Maxton Police Department is searching for a new chief after the resignation of its former chief, according to a town official who answered the phone at the police department. It's not clear when or what led to Darren Davis' resignation.Tonya Brown is giving a live update https://bit.ly/3Leg8sE Tonya Brown is giving a live update | 1 killed in Laurinburg shooting; Police are on scene... So, we'll give you just a few more minutes while I'm doing that.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. ... Tonya Brown ...DILLON COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Prosecutors say they could know in another month if a 15-year-old boy accused of killing a nurse practitioner in Dillon County will be tried as an adult. Fourth Circuit Assistant Solicitor Shipp Daniel said the 15-year-old and another teen broke into a home at the corner of Sunset Drive and Bethea Street in Latta last May.. 6,462 Followers, 46 Following, 942 Posts -WPDE covers news, sports, weather, and local events in WPDE covers news, sports, weather, and local events in and around the Grand Strand, ... 31 Mar 2024 15:32:59 GMT (1711899179872) ... (Credit: Tonya Brown/WPDE) (WPDE) — Rep. Richard Yow of Chesterfield County and Rep. Patricia Moore Henegan of Marlboro, ... BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. (WPDE) — Three people were arrested and charge ABC 15 Weather Authority Blog. ... by Tonya Brown. Wed, April 24th 2024 at 7:36 PM. Updated Thu, April 25th 2024 at 11:52 PM. 7. VIEW ALL PHOTOS. New Pembroke police chief Adrian Hunt took his Oath of Office at a ceremony on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. (Credit: Jordie Brotherton/WPDE) ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — On Wednesday evening, Adrian ...ABC 15 Weather Authority Blog. Ed's Weather School. Spotlight. ... Dillon County councilman says redistricting plans passed without careful review. by Tonya Brown. Thu, February 10th 2022 at 9:15 PM. Updated Thu, February 10th 2022 at 9:38 PM. Dillon County Councilman Jamal Campbell (Credit: Tonya Brown/WPDE) DILLON COUNTY, S.C. ... The most popular sports of the 1990s were NFL football, ML...
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