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Questions remain as autopsy begins in Bennettsville woman’s death
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (149+ words) BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. (WPDE) — Police continue to investigate an incident that led to a woman's death Sunday morning in the area of Beauty Spot Road in Bennettsville, according to Bennettsville Police Chief Sammy Crosland. Crosland said no arrest has been made at…...
Search underway across Robeson Co. amid ongoing investigation
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (115+ words) ROBENSON COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Search efforts are underway in multiple areas of Robeson County as authorities continue an active investigation, according to the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said multiple units and additional resources have been deployed to assist…...
Police chief fired over alleged racist texts after officer killed 1-year-old at Walmart
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (27+ words) WPDE Police chief fired over alleged racist texts after officer killed 1-year-old at Walmart...
Third suspect arrested in alleged $80K Duke Energy property theft in Florence Co.
1+ week, 2+ day ago (208+ words) FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The Florence County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a third suspect in connection with the alleged theft of approximately $80,000 in equipment and materials from Duke Energy property on Mechanicsville Highway in Florence. According to investigators, Richard Earl Jackson,…...
Darlington police chief pushes for pay increases amid staffing shortages
1+ week, 3+ day ago (396+ words) DARLINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Darlington Police Chief Jimmy Davis says the department is struggling to hire and retain officers, and he believes increasing pay could help address the staffing shortage. Davis brought the issue before Darlington City Council Tuesday, proposing the…...
Multiple victims reported in Marion County shooting, coroner called to scene
2+ week, 1+ day ago (101+ words) MARION COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Deputies are investigating a shooting involving multiple victims on Zion Road, according to Marion County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Tammy Erwin. Erwin hasn’t released the number of people shot or information about what led to the…...
Bennettsville first responders push for higher pay amid staffing concerns
3+ week, 4+ hour ago (306+ words) BENETTSVILLE, S.C. (WPDE) — Police and fire officials in Bennettsville are urging city leaders to increase salaries as the departments face challenges recruiting and retaining employees. The push for higher pay comes as Bennettsville City Council continues to work through budget constraints,…...
Surfside Beach police K-9 Sif to retire with sendoff at Surfside Beach Pier
3+ week, 1+ day ago (130+ words) SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — A longtime four-legged member of the Surfside Beach Police Department is being honored with a special sendoff as she heads into retirement. MORE: Supporters pack Myrtle Beach Convention Center for Trump and Darline Graham rally K-9 Sif…...
Columbus Cou. theft ring probe leads to $100,000 in stolen goods returned to victims
3+ week, 2+ day ago (134+ words) COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — The Columbus County Criminal Investigation Division arrested a fourth person Aug. 17 in connection with a theft ring that has spanned multiple counties, including Robeson, Bladen and Columbus. During the investigation, a search warrant was executed on Peacock…...