Jan 31, 2024 · (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.Friends remember Florence County woman killed in crash that hospitalized son, husband. FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — Close friends of 33-year-old Amber Hickson are remembering her as a woman who loved helping others, going to church and being a mother to her 6-year-old son. Hickson was taken to local hospital but died as a result of her injuries ...ABC 15 Weather Authority Blog. Ed's Weather School. Spotlight. Traffic. Game Center. Watch. Now. 64. Tue. 78. Wed. 82. 1 killed, 1 arrested after shooting in Florence County, deputies say . by Tonya Brown. Sat, February 6th 2021 at 8:46 AM. Updated Sat, February 6th 2021 at 3:18 PM. 1 killed in shooting in Florence County, deputies say ...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.FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — The Florence Fire Dept. and Florence Police Dept. responded to a structure fire early Wednesday morning. Crews were dispatched to the fire at 912 West Evans Street at 4:34 a.m. Firefighters had the fire under control approximately one hour after arriving on the scene.South Carolina Highway Patrol troopers reported a fatal crash involving a 12-year-old in Marlboro County Sunday night. Troopers said it happened on SC 177 and Leviner Road just miles from the county line and Cheraw as well as roughly a mile outside of Wallace. TRENDING:Horry County man died after falling out of boat in Little Pee Dee River, coroner says. Lance Cpl. Tyler Tidwell says it was a ...FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A search is underway in the area of Jethros Lane in Florence County for a driver who crashed into the porch of a home after trying to elude deputies, according to Florence County Sheriff T.J. Joye. Joye said deputies clocked the speed of the car at around 130 mph and tried to stop it, but the driver kept going.Timmonsville, S.C. (WPDE) — Relatives of a family that had three members shot to death and two seriously wounded from gunshot wounds said the suspect showed up at the family's Timmonsville home twice on the morning of the shooting. Antwain L. Adams, 35, is accused of shooting the family at their home on Chaney Grove Road outside of Timmonsville early Thursday morning.Staff Sergeant David Todd made a surprise military homecoming to his two sons while they were at school on November 3, 2023. (Credit: Tonya Brown/WPDE) FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Two Florence County students haven't seen their dad since he deployed to South Korea 327 days ago, but on Friday they received the surprise of their lives when ...by Tonya Brown. Tue, May 2nd 2023 at 1:57 PM ... Updated Thu, May 4th 2023 at 7:15 PM. Marlboro County Sheriff's Office (Credit: Tonya Brown/WPDE) MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Marlboro County Deputy, William Rogers Mosier, has been fired for violation of policy in connection with a chase Monday that went through three counties before it ...6,462 Followers, 46 Following, 942 Posts - Tonya B. Brown (@tbrowntallie) on Instagram: "Television reporter in Florence,SC covering the Pee Dee." ... www.wpde.com ...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 ...Aug 10, 2023 · FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Deputies are responding Thursday afternoon to a domestic situation on Chaney Grove Road in the Timmonsville area of Florence County, according to Florence County Sheriff T.J. Joye. Joye said a woman shot her husband three times. NEW: Man out on bond for attempted murder arrested in Marlboro County shooting.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.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. Florence County Sheriff T.J. Joye said he released the video as part of his continued commitment to be transparent with ...DARLINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Deputies have shut down a portion of Highway 52 near Bethea Road in Darlington County at the Florence County line Friday night following a shooting incident. A source tells ABC15 that someone fired several shots into a car. SUGGESTED: Woman shot on Oakland Avenue in Florence The source said that the car then overturned and caught fire.Nov 3, 2022 · Updated Thu, November 3rd 2022 at 11:41 AM. Marlboro County Sheriff's Office (Credit: Tonya Brown/WPDE) MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Deputies are investigating an apparent murder-suicide involving a husband and wife. On October 25, at around 9:30 p.m., the Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Step Road in the ...by Tonya Brown. 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 ...Oct 6, 2017 · Pamplico woman accused of shooting husband. Florence County, S.C. (WPDE) — Donna Marie Tanner, 50, is charged with one count domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime after she shot her husband Thursday , according to Major Michael Nunn wig the Florence County Sheriff's ...Jejuancey Harrington (Credit: Tonya Brown/WPDE) BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. (WPDE) — S.C. Circuit Judge Michael Nettles has found 37-year-old Jejuancey Harrington guilty on all charges in his bench trial over seven days at the Marlboro County Courthouse. Harrington was sentenced to life in prison for both murders, 30 years for kidnapping, 30 years ...by Tonya Brown. Wed, January 18th 2023 at 9:10 PM ... Tonya Brown/WPDE) SCOTLAND COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — A man is in the hospital after he shot himself Tuesday afternoon when deputies showed up to arrest him at his home off of Old Wire Road in Scotland County, ... TOP STORY: Murrells Inlet woman lied about dead husband's whereabouts: Report.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.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 storytelling for the last quarter century. More about …Friends remember Florence County woman killed in crash that hospitalized son, husband. FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — Close friends of 33-year-old Amber Hickson are remembering her as a woman who loved helping others, going to church and being a mother to her 6-year-old son. Hickson was taken to local hospital but died as a result of …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.Tonya Brown, a seasoned Reporter at WPDE NewsChannel 15, has demonstrated unwavering commitment to community service and storytelling excellence throughout …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 ...An inmate was found dead inside his cell at 3:20 Thursday morning at the Scotland County Detention Center, a few hours after he was booked on criminal domestic related charges, according to Major "BJ" Knight with the Scotland County Detention Center. Knight said 46-year-old Robert Stamper, Jr. 's death was a suicide by hanging.Fri, March 29th 2024 at 12:55 PM. Updated Fri, March 29th 2024 at 10:17 PM. CareSouth Carolina honors Tonya Brown with Community Partnership Award (Credit: CareSouth …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 ...Brown-eyed girls need colorful shadows to make their eyes really pop. Learn complimentary eye shadow colors for light brown eyes. Advertisement Your fashion sense may make a statem...The sister of a woman who was murdered at her home Sunday night in Florence said she tried to get an order of a protection against her husband, but wasn't allowed. 29-year-old Taylor McFadden Robinson was found dead Sunday morning in her home on Rice Planters Lane in Florence. UPDATE:SC woman denied order of …ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — UPDATE: Deputies shot during arrest attempt in Robeson Co. expected to make 'full recovery' Two deputies were injured in a shooting on Tuesday in Robeson County. Robeson County Sheriff Burnis Wilkins said his department had been looking for the suspect, identified as Shawn Tobin Locklear, for …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.Jul 19, 2023 · (Credit: Tonya Brown/WPDE) FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — South Carolina Circuit Court Judge Daniel Hall sentenced former Florence County Five School District Board member, Christopher Marsh, to 15 years suspended upon the service of 11 years in prison after Marsh pled guilty to criminal sexual conduct with a minor, third-degree on Wednesday.Police and federal agents seized cocaine, marijuana and meth during two drugs bust this week in Hartsville, according to Lt. Mark Blair with Hartsville police. Blair said Monday officers working in the area of the 1300 block of 14th Street "utilized a search warrant and a special operation. "He added they seized approximately five Kilos of methamphetamine and about 32 bags of marijuana all ...Brown-eyed girls need colorful shadows to make their eyes really pop. Learn complimentary eye shadow colors for light brown eyes. Advertisement Your fashion sense may make a statem...6,462 Followers, 46 Following, 942 Posts - Tonya B. Brown (@tbrowntallie) on Instagram: "Television reporter in Florence,SC covering the Pee Dee." ... www.wpde.com ...Dec 9, 2021 · Deborah Michelle Anderson, 40, of Mullins has been arrested in connection with the incident. Anderson has been charged with murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, attempted Murder and discharging a weapon into a vehicle, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office. Her arrest comes just hours after two gunshot victims ...DARLINGTON, S.C. (WPDE) — There are extra police officers this week on the campus of Darlington High School following several fights, according to Darlington County School District Communications Director Audrey Childers. Childers said most of these incidents have taken place before school and during lunch in the courtyard.(Credit: Tonya Brown/WPDE) FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — UPDATE: Armed & dangerous kidnapping suspect wanted following Florence Co. manhunt Deputies with the Florence County Sheriff's Office called off a search for a man who they said kidnapped his girlfriend and their small child after searching for nearly six hours, deputies said.Police and federal agents seized cocaine, marijuana and meth during two drugs bust this week in Hartsville, according to Lt. Mark Blair with Hartsville police. Blair said Monday officers working in the area of the 1300 block of 14th Street "utilized a search warrant and a special operation. "He added they seized approximately five Kilos of methamphetamine and about 32 bags of marijuana all ...6,459 Followers, 46 Following, 937 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Tonya B. Brown (@tbrowntallie) 6,462 Followers, 46 Following, 942 Posts - Tonya B. Brown (@tbrowntallie) on Instagram: "Television reporter in Florence,SC covering the Pee Dee." ... www.wpde.com + 1. Posts. Tagged. Water is overflowing at the bridge on Lindsey ...Tonya Brown is a journalist for WPDE-TV, based in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. With a focus on local news, Tonya covers a range of stories in the Myrtle Beach-Florence area, including crime, community events, and human interest stories. Her work has also been featured in various other news outlets across the United States.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.DILLON COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A 17-year-old boy who pleaded guilty in May, in connection with a hit-and-run in December that badly injured the Dillon High School's band director Adrian Wright, was sentenced Monday to an indeterminate sentence, according to Assistant Fourth Circuit Solicitor Shipp Daniel. Daniel said an "indeterminate sentence" is the most severe sentence a juvenile can [email protected]| https://www.morris.edu/. Sumter, S.C. (August, 2021) – The campus community will convene on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 10 a.m. in the Garrick-Boykin Human Development Center for the college’s Annual Fall Convocation. Tonya Brown, General Assignment Reporter at WPDE/ABC News 15, will be the convocation speaker.by Tonya Brown. Thu, October 5th 2023 at 11:09 PM. 3. VIEW ALL PHOTOS. Florence charter school denied recertification to continue operating (Credit: Tonya Brown/WPDE) FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) ... ABC 15 found information last month on the S.C. Secretary of State's website that shows Brown-Burgess, as of May 13, has another business registered at ...Updated Fri, April 10th 2020 at 11:28 PM. A Marion woman is pleading for information in her husband's murder. (Tammy Gerald) MARION, S.C. (WPDE) — Tammy Pendergrass Gerald said it seems like she's living a nightmare. Gerald got terrible news this week when she learned her husband had been murdered. O'Neal Gerald was killed on Hendley …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 ...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. However, Douglas said he was there the whole time and signed in for the 10 a.m. meeting at 10:04, but was directed to an empty room where he sat for nearly two ...BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. (WPDE) — Former Bennettsville police officer Stephen Sutton said he believes a man charged in connection with a chase, that led to Sutton crashing his patrol car, got a slap on the wrist for the incident. Officials with the 15th Circuit Solicitor's Office prosecuted the case due to a conflict with the Fourth Circuit Solicitor's Office.Deputies on scene of a death investigation off of Mechanicsville Road in Darlington County on January 16, 2024. (Credit: Tonya Brown/WPDE) NEW: 4 charged, including 2 juveniles, in drive-by shooting caught on camera in Myrtle Beach. Several marked and unmarked patrol cars from the Darlington County Sheriff's Office are on the scene.ABC 15 Weather Authority Blog. Ed's Weather School ... Game Center. Watch. Now. 60. Tue. 78. Wed. 82. Woman dies several days after shooting in Laurinburg. by Tonya Brown. Mon, March 18th 2024 at 10:43 AM. A Laurinburg Police Department patrol car (Courtesy: WPDE) LAURINBURG, N.C. (WPDE) — Denver Quick, 36, died Sunday afternoon from ...Deputies on scene of a death investigation off of Mechanicsville Road in Darlington County on January 16, 2024. (Credit: Tonya Brown/WPDE) NEW: 4 charged, including 2 juveniles, in drive-by shooting caught on camera in Myrtle Beach. Several marked and unmarked patrol cars from the Darlington County Sheriff's Office are on the scene.One person died Sept. 4, 2022 in a single car crash along the 800 block of West Evans Street near downtown Florence. (Tonya Brown / WPDE) The driver was traveling at a high rate of speed, left the roadway and struck a tree, according to Florence County coroner Keith von Lutcken. The victim, identified as Timesha Annika Hough, 24, of Florence ...MARION COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — South Carolina circuit court judge granted a $50,000 bond Tuesday for Crystal Laree Leonard, 43, of Nichols, on charges of murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office. Police said Leonard stabbed Reginald Tavares Ford, 43, of Fork on December 2, 2022.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. AT 40 years old, Schofield is the youngest person to hold the position of chairman. He's following in the footsteps of his father, James Schofield, Jr.Jul 18, 2023 · 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.DARLINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Sabrina Belin got very emotional Tuesday afternoon after two people were charged in the drowning death of her 3-year-old little girl. According to Darlington County Sheriff James Hudson, the child wandered off from a home on Badger Road in Darlington County Monday afternoon and was found more than two hours later in Black Creek, which wasn't far from the home.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 ...LUMBERTON N.C. (WPDE) — The Lumberton Police Dept. is investigating a shooting that killed one person just before 6:30 Monday evening in the area of Biggs Park Mall on North Elm Street in Lumberton, according to Lt. Vernon Johnson. Responding officers said they saw someone suffering from a gunshot wound, who was transported to the hospital and succumbed to their injuries.Sat, 18 May 2024 20:17:15 GMT (1716063435422) Story Infinite Scroll - News3 v1.0.0 (common) ... by Tonya Brown. Sat, April 13th 2024 at 12:31 PM ... Police Lights (FILE) SCOTLAND COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — A death investigation is underway Saturday afternoon on McEachin Road in the Laurel Hill area of Scotland County, according to Captain Randy ...by Tonya Brown. Fri, January 20th 2023 at 7:30 PM ... Updated Fri, January 20th 2023 at 9:20 AM. Marlboro County school district office (Credit: Tonya Brown/WPDE) MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) ... ABC 15 has reached out to SLED to learn the status of the investigation and if its yielded any findings at this time.MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A parent has been charged with disturbing schools and resisting arrest following an incident Tuesday at Blenheim Middle School of Discovery in Marlboro County, according to Investigator Jackie "Cotton" Heffner with the Marlboro County Sheriff's Office. Heffner said they arrested 53-year-old Anthony B. Johnson, 53, of Bennettsville after he "attempted to ...The Insider Trading Activity of Stein Craig Browning on Markets Insider. Indices Commodities Currencies StocksDARLINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — One person died in a shooting at the Darlington-Lee Adult Education campus on Tuesday, according to Darlington County coroner Todd Hardee. Coroner Hardee added that the victim who died in the incident was a 16-year-old student at the school. They were transported to the hospital where they were later ...Armed man apprehended after resisting arrest at Florence motel. by Tonya Brown. Wed, April 24th 2024 at 5:22 PM. Updated Wed, April 24th 2024 at 5:59 PM. The Florence County Sheriff's Office responded to an incident with an armed man on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the Knight's Inn on West Lucas Street. (Viewer submitted). ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — A 17-year-olGet to know your local News Reporter Tonya Brown with WPDE 15 N Get to know your local News Reporter Tonya Brown with WPDE 15 News! Tonya is live in the studio ready to sip some TEA!by Tonya Brown. Mon, August 14th 2017 at 4:56 PM. Donna Walters, 46 (Marion County Detention Center) Marion County, S.C. (WPDE) — Donna Walters, 46, is charged with murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime in the death of her husband Lester Wade Walters, 53, according to Marion County Sheriff Brian Wallace ... Patrice King Brown divorced her first husband Guy Brown in Se FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — Madison Brigman and Michael Eastridge said they're relieved that their 14-month-old daughter has made a full recovery after police say she was mauled by eight mixed-breed dogs two weeks ago on Twin Church Road in Florence. They call their daughter a miracle. "She was in a coma for four days. We couldn't hold her. We couldn't do nothing. ABC 15 Weather Authority Blog. Ed's ...
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