Kingstree Considers Updated Youth Curfew Following Multiple Violent Crimes

Kingstree considers updated youth curfew following multiple violent crimes

The Kingstree town council will discuss updated hours and fines to a youth city-wide curfew after multiple violent crimes in the past couple of months have left five people dead, many involving teens.

Kingstree to discuss possible curfew as community sees increase in gun-related violence

KINGSTREE, S.C. (WCBD) – Leaders in the Kingstree community of Williamsburg County will meet Monday to discuss implementing a curfew during a town council meeting. With 11 homicides in the county so far this year, town officials say they are looking for ways to combat gun violence. Officials say a curfew would include fines and possible penalties for parents. A group called “We Deserve Better” was created by residents following the rise in homic…