Florence County Judge Shuts Down Motel with History of Violence

A Florence motel could be shut down for up to a year. Here’s why.

A Florence motel could be shutdown for up to a year after it was declared a nuisance property.

Florence County judge shuts down motel with history of violence

FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) -- A Pee Dee hotel with a history of shootings, stabbings and other violent acts was shut down by a Florence County judge who on Wednesday deemed it a public nuisance. Last month, the 12th Circuit Solicitor's Office and Florence County Sheriff's Office filed a temporary injunction against 1826 W Lucas [...]

Judge Orders Florence County Motel To Shutdown

A Florence motel has been ordered to shut its doors permanently. A Florence County Circuit Judge issued an injunction against owners of the Baymont Inn & Suites that’s situated along West Lucas Street. The injunction effectively closed the business after a hearing in which the judge found the business constituted a public nuisance pursuant to South Carolina law. The Florence County Sheriff’s Office reported that officers repeatedly responded to …