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1 Charged with Murder, 1 Wanted in 3-Year-Old's Florence County Death, Deputies Say

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FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) -- A 36-year-old man has been charged with murder and another is wanted in connection with the shooting that killed a 3-year-old boy over the weekend, the Florence County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday. Kenneth Washington Jr. of Hemingway was booked into the Florence County Detention Center on Tuesday. Deputies are also looking for Joseph Waterman Jr. of Conway, who is wanted on a murder charge and is considered "ar…Florence County, South Carolina · Florence County See the Story

Apparent Drug Deal Results In Fatal Shooting

A shooting in Florence County resulted in the death of one man and left two others injured. The situation unfolded around 6pm on Monday along N. Old River Road in the Pamplico area. Police discovered that 24-year-old Ky’ree Taylor drove to meet a 16-year-old with intent to buy marijuana. Upon arrival, Taylor pulled a gun attempting to rob the teen and the shot them. The teen then grabbed the gun and shot Taylor, killing him. The teen also shot t…Florence, South Carolina · Florence Read Article

Pee Dee lawmaker filing ‘Remembering Charlie Kirk Act’ amid outrage over college staff posts

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A representative in the Pee Dee is filing a piece of legislation that could make it easier to fire college staff members over social media posts.Social Media · Florence Read Article

SC town is slashing positions and cutting $2M in costs as financial turmoil looms

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A small rural town in Florence County has fallen short of revenue goals in recent years. Now, with no reserves, the town works to cut costs and fill the city’s pocketbook to escape financial turmoil.Florence County, South Carolina · Florence County Read Article

Francis Marion University recognized as a 2025 Great Colleges to Work For® thirteen years in a row

Francis Marion University has been named to the Great Colleges to Work For® list for the thirteenth year in a row. Universities are recognized on this prestigious list based on survey results administered to employees. The results, released in a special insert of The Chronicle of Higher Education, are based on a survey of 199 colleges and universities. Only 76 of those institutions achieved the “Great College to Work For” recognition for best praHigher Education · Florence Read Article

Florence County Progress Event Features Hometown Star - The Dillon County News, LLC

Florence County Progress hosts its Fall Networking Event presented by McLeod Health on September 4 at The Waters Building in Downtown Florence. This year’s program blended business, community, and culture, featuring a homecoming performance by Florence native Grace Miller Moody, a standout contestant on NBC’s The Voice, and remarks from Donna C. Isgett, President and CEO of McLeod Health. Grace Miller first captured national attention on Season …Florence, South Carolina · Florence Read Article

A Florence health care facility is moving. Once it does, homes will sprout where it once stood.

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Faith Healthcare Center has had big plans to relocate since 2019, but after hold ups from Covid-19, it looks like construction on its new facility may begin soon. Once completed, the City of Florence will take over the center’s former…Florence, South Carolina · Florence Read Article

McLeod Health Recognized by Forbes as One of the Top 10 Best Employers By State - The Dillon County News, LLC

McLeod Health has been recognized once again by Forbes as one of the Top 10 Best Employers By State. Forbes, a global media company that focuses on business, technology and leadership, recently released its annual list for 2025 of America’s Best Employers By State. For those employers with headquarters in South Carolina, McLeod Health ranked in the Top 10. Donna Isgett, President and CEO of McLeod Health, stated the distinction highlights how th…Florence, South Carolina · Florence Read Article

'He is going to die in prison': Life sentence handed down in Florence County man's murder retrial

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FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) -- A jury in Florence County returned a guilty verdict early Friday afternoon in the murder trial of a man accused of killing his common-law wife in 2021, and sentenced him to life in prison without parole. After a little more than an hour of deliberations, the jury returned the verdict against Derrick Brunson, 50, after beginning deliberations at about 11 a.m. Friday, following four days of testimony in the case. His sente…Florence, South Carolina · Florence Read Article

Teen Arrested For Vehicle Break-Ins Outside Florence Federal Building

One juvenile has been arrested while police are searching for another suspect in connection to a Florence County incident. On Monday morning, a string of vehicle break-ins took place outside the Florence Federal Building on West Evans Street. Police were informed that “two suspect were pulling door handles and looked to be tampering with vehicles in the parking-lot.” When police arrived, the suspects fled the scene on foot. The teenager was foun…Florence, South Carolina · Florence Read Article