LAURINBURG, N.C. (WPDE) — Pastor Michael Edds has been vocal over the years about crime in Laurinburg where he lives. Edds said in the past couple of years, violence has gotten worse. I'll tell you at night, it's like a war zone," said Edds. "The gangs take over. And all of the good that's happening, we have an Achilles' heel and I ...HARTSVILLE, S.C. (WPDE) — Hartsville Police Department Chief Byron E. Snellgrove apologized for one of his officer's actions in a YouTube video released by a citizen. Snellgrove said the officer was recorded speaking in an unprofessional manner. NEW: Florence County captain to lead Lake City police for the time being He released the following statement regarding the officer's behavior:A Marion man has been sentenced to 25 years for a murder that happened in 2017. Derell Dewitt Wiggins, 27, pleaded guilty last Friday to voluntary manslaughter in the death of Byron Wright, 34, according to 12th Circuit Solicitor Ed Clements. Wright was found shot to death under a car port on West Marion Road in Marion in August of 2017. Court records show Wiggins was given credit for the 533 ...ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — Deputies are responding to a shooting incident just after 7 p.m. Friday in the area of Cuz Drive off Rennert Road in the Shannon community of Robeson County. Some community members and officers on the scene have indicated that two people were hurt in the shooting. RECOMMENDED: Man arrested in connection to woman found dead in Marlboro Co. homeROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — Police responded to a situation Monday afternoon outside a gas station in the area of David Parnell Street in the Parkton area of Robeson County. A source told ABC15 a person was shot multiple times outside the store and had to be airlifted to the hospital. Community members said officers have …Back in August, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster suspended Coward after he was indicted last May on a criminal domestic violence charge, according to a release from the governor's office. McMaster issued the order and said Coward is suspended until he is formally acquitted, convicted, or until a successor is elected, whichever event occurs first.FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A Florence County magistrate fined Jada Coleman $6,580 after she pled guilty Tuesday afternoon to one count of owning a dangerous dog. The Florence County Environmental Services determined one of Coleman's eight dogs was "aggressive" and charged her after her then 14-month-old niece was mauled.. Deputies said the dogs viciously mauled the child on January 5 at ...November 14, 2022. Tonya Brown, WPDE-TV Bureau Chief. Tonya Brown is a General Assignment Reporter at WPDE NewsChannel 15. She attended Morris College and …Tue, March 26th 2024 at 4:32 PM. Closeup shot of an airplane on a runway (Credit: Getty Images) (WPDE) — Many across the Pee Dee reached out to ABC15 with questions and concerns about low-flying planes late Monday night into the early hours of Tuesday. A woman from Marlboro County shared via social media "The planes are exactly every six minutes.We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us.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.MARLBORO COUNTY, S. C. (WPDE) -- Two people have died following a double shooting near Clio according to Marlboro Co. Sheriff Charles Lemon. ... ABC 15 Weather Authority Blog. Ed’s Weather School. Spotlight. Traffic. Game Center. Watch. Now. 63. Wed. 82. Thu. 86. Second person dies in Marlboro County double shooting. by …2 new stores open in vacant Florence buildings. Michaels opened a location in a Florence shopping center near Magnolia Mall in April 2024. (Credit: Jordie Brotherton and Tonya Brown/WPDE. FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — Many people are excited about a couple of new businesses located in vacant buildings in Florence. Michaels, which sells a variety of ...by Tonya Brown. Thu, January 18th 2024 at 1:15 PM. Updated Fri, ... (Credit: Tonya Brown/WPDE) 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.Red Springs police chief departs role after 7 months on job. by Tonya Brown. Mon, March 25th 2024 at 5:07 PM. Red Springs Police (Andrew James) ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — Mark Caskey is no longer with the Red Springs Police as chief of the department, according to Red Springs Town Manager Jane O'neal. O'neal didn't say what led to Caskey's ...DARLINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — UPDATE: 18-year-old Damon Jackson, Jr. identified as the victim in deadly Darlington shooting. Darlington County Coroner Todd Hardee has confirmed a murder investigation is underway on Meadowbrook Drive in Darlington. Darlington County Sheriff James Hudson said deputies are on the …The mall was evacuated and closed. The Florence Police Dept. is asking for assistance from the public in identifying the suspects. Anyone with information can contact police at 843-665-3191. Tips can be made online anonymously. Police responded to a shooting incident Sunday afternoon outside the Magnolia Mall along the 2700 block of David ...Traffic is backed up and slowly moving Friday morning following a crash on Highway 501 near Bluff Road in Marion. Highway Patrol is on scene, but aren't releasing any details at this time. Some community members said a helicopter airlifted those hurt in the crash to the hospital. Caption: Traffic slowly moving following crash on Highway 501 at Bluff Road in Marion (Credit: Viewer submitted ...A jury awarded April Jones of Florence $10 million following a four-day trial earlier this month in a lawsuit against Walmart. The suit was filed in May of 2017. It said in June of 2015, Jones was a customer inside Walmart Store 630 in Florence when she stepped on a nail. Florence Walmart (Credit: Tonya Brown/WPDE)Oct 19, 2022 · ABC 15 Weather Authority Blog. ... by Tonya Brown. Thu, October 20th 2022 at 8:53 PM ... Repairs underway on broken fire hydrants in West Florence (Credit: Tonya ...Buc-ee's in Florence is set to open next month, according to company general counsel Jeff Nadalo. UPDATE:Hiring underway in Florence to fill more than 175 jobs at SC's first Buc-ee's. The Grand Opening of the location at Exit 170 on I-95 at 3390 North Williston Road is scheduled for May 16. Buc-ee's set to open in Florence County (Credit: Tonya Brown/WPDE)SCOTLAND CO., N.C. (WPDE) — A car crashed into a home Tuesday afternoon following a chase on Highway 71 in Scotland County near the Robeson County line, according to Captain Randy Dover with the Scotland County Sheriff's Office. Dover said an officer was pursuing the car because it was believed to have been used in a breaking and entering. He ...Mar 30, 2023 · Deadly shooting leads to chase in Florence County (Credit: Viewer submitted) Joye added that the victim's girlfriend jumped in the back of the Felkel's pickup so that he wouldn't get away. Deputies said she called 911 and they were able to track the woman's phone to locate the vehicle. “Her motive behind that was to make sure he didn’t get ...ABC 15 Weather Authority Blog. Ed's Weather School. Spotlight. Traffic. Game Center. Watch. Now. 74. Tue. 76. Wed. 82. Death investigation underway on Meadow Road in Robeson Co. by Tonya Brown. Wed, February 1st 2023 at 9:19 AM. Updated Wed, February 1st 2023 at 9:21 AM. Robeson County Sheriff's Office (Credit: Tonya Brown/WPDE) ROBESON ...MARION COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The Marion County Sheriff's Office and the Marion Police Dept. along with other law enforcement agencies conducted a joint operation on Thursday night. NEW: 1 injured in early morning Florence Co. drive-by shooting. Officials said the operation led to five arrests including: three unlawful carrying of a weapon.Reporter Tonya Brown is giving a live look at the damage when a 5 vehicle crash caused one car to run into a home in Darlington County ... WPDE ABC15 · 1:15.Dontrell Pickens is cured of Sickle Cell Disease. (Credit: Tonya Brown/WPDE) FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — A 14-year-old Florence boy is finally home after undergoing several treatments for Sickle Cell Disease for nearly four months at a Charleston hospital. Family and friends surprised Dontrell Pickens with a drive-thru welcome home parade.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) — Fourth Circuit Assistant Solicitor Shipp Daniel said he has filed a pre-waiver evaluation to the S.C. Family Court to try a 13-year-old accused of killing a 15-year-old and in the attempted murder of another 15-year-old as an adult. READ MORE: Teen accused in killing of Dillon Co. man appears in court, chilling new details revealedby Tonya Brown. Wed, June 22nd 2011 at 4:07 PM. Wed, 22 Jun 2011 20:07:54 GMT — Solicitor Ed Clements says Rodney Williams pleaded guilty to manslaughter Wednesday morning for the death of his wife, Della. She was shot and killed in 2008 on Perry Lane in Florence. A judge sentenced Williams to 23 years. Clements …Jan 11, 2024 · Mullins police car (Tonya Brown/WPDE) MULLINS, S.C. (WPDE) — Police are investigating the circumstances of two men found unresponsive Wednesday night at a laundromat on Gapway Street in Mullins. Mullins Police Chief Phil Mostowski said law enforcement and first responders rendered aid to try and resuscitate both men.(Credit: Tonya Brown/WPDE) ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — A suspended Public Schools of Robeson County teacher, who was arrested and charged Tuesday after police said he sent inappropriate photos and texts to a student at Purnell Swett High School , was taken back into custody Wednesday morning following a court hearing, according to a release ...The Marlboro County Sheriff's Office arrested and charged four people Sunday under the South Carolina statue of animal fighting and baiting, according to a news release. Deputies arrested Artemus Butler, David Williams, Jimmie Clark and Kenneth Bartlett. The release said deputies have received numerous complaints in recent months about the ...Tonya Brown live at 6 on Washington Street in Darlington. Like. Comment. Share. 26. 3 comments. 4.1K views. WPDE ABC15 . · May 18, 2021 · . Follow. …DARLINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — S.C. Circuit Court Judge George M. McFadden, Jr. denied bond Monday for 44-year-old Jason Edward Back in the murder of 36-year-old David Colby Redick. Redick was killed in a shooting on July 3 along the 500 block of Wire Road in Darlington County. Back is charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.Congratulations, Tonya Brown on 25 YEARS with ABC15! Tonya is an outstanding journalist and the WPDE family is taking the day to acknowledge her...One person has been killed in a shooting late Thursday night in the city limits of Laurinburg, according to Captain Chris Young with the Laurinburg Police Department. "I can confirm that there was a shooting where one person was killed," said Young. TRENDING:Deputies investigating after body found in Dillon County. Community members said the shooting happened in the area of Isabelle Street.ABC 15 Weather Authority Blog. Ed's Weather School. Spotlight. Traffic. Game Center. Watch. Now. 86. Sat. 87. ... by Tonya Brown. Thu, May 13th 2021 at 7:22 AM. Updated Thu, May 13th 2021 at 5:09 PM (Nick Papantonis/WPDE) MARION COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Deputies are investigating a suspicious death early Thursday morning near Mullins ...Feb 13, 2024 · (Credit: Tonya Brown/WPDE) CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — UPDATE: Chesterfield Co. deputies report dead body in hoax emergencies: Warrant Three Chesterfield County deputies were arrested following an investigation conducted by the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED), according to Chesterfield County Sheriff Cambo Streater.ABC 15 Weather Authority Blog. Ed’s Weather School. ... Watch. Now. 85. Fri. 85. Sat. 85. SLED, deputies investigate Marlboro County shooting. by Tonya Brown. Mon, April 17th 2023 at 7:53 AM. Updated Tue, April 18th 2023 at 9:39 PM. Marlboro County Sheriff's Office (Credit: Tonya Brown/WPDE) MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. …LUMBERTON, N.C. (WPDE) — A special agent with the North Carolina Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) tells ABC15 in an exclusive interview Tuesday that they have promising evidence in the deaths of three women found dead in Lumberton. "We can't really discuss any specific evidence that we have in the case. But, I will say I do believe that we have promising evidence.Prison photo Feb. 27, 2020 (Credit: Tonya Brown) SCOTLAND COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — A correctional officer at Scotland Correctional Institution suffered non-life-threatening injuries when he was attacked Monday morning by an inmate with a homemade weapon, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Safety Communications Officer John Bull ...CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A 13-year-old boy is dead after being shot just before 6:30 p.m. Friday on Bennett Road in the Pageland area, according to Chesterfield County Sheriff Campo Streater. Officials confirmed the teen died Saturday morning. Streater said the coroner will have to release information regarding the child’s …News. Weather. Radar. Maps. Inland. Grand Strand. SkyCam Network ... Watch. Now. 62. Sun. 78. Mon. 78. 15-month-old North Carolina girl drowns after falling into bucket. by Tonya Brown, WPDE. Thu, July 20th 2017 at 1:24 PM. Updated Thu ... N.C. - A 15-month-old child drowned Wednesday evening after falling into a large pail of water at a home ...ABC 15 Weather Authority Blog. Ed's Weather School. Spotlight. Traffic. Game Center. Watch. Now. 67. Mon. 76. Tue. 78. Latta police officer resigns amid arrest on sex-related charges with minor. by Tonya Brown. Fri, March 1st 2024 at 11:49 AM. Updated Sat, March 2nd 2024 at 10:46 PM. 3. ... Tonya Brown/WPDE) DILLON COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE ...Willie Bethea, Jr. has turned himself into police for shooting his girlfriend and her daughter, according to the Bennettsville Police Dept. Late Friday night, two women were shot, one of whom was killed, on Red Bud Street in Bennettsville, according to Lt. Shawn Lucas with the Bennettsville Police Dept.(Credit: Tonya Brown/WPDE) FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Former Florence County Sheriff Billy Barnes was found not guilty by a jury after former Florence County Lieutenant Kevin "Grant" Summersett sued Barnes for slander and intentional infliction of emotional distress, according to a lawsuit, according to …ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — ABC 15 is digging deeper into the Pretrial Release program in Robeson County after police say Shawn Tobin Locklear, Jr., 20, shot two deputies while out on bond for a murder charge. A report by the Robeson County Pretrial Release program says Locklear, Jr. was not recommended for the pre-trial program according ...27. VIEW ALL PHOTOS. ABC15 team at the 2023 Pizza Palooza in Florence on December 3, 2023. (Credit: Emma Parkhouse/WPDE) FLORENCE S.C. (WPDE) — Sunday is ABC15's 3rd annual Pizza Palooza at the Florence Center! Chief Meteorologist Ed Piotrowski made the promise to viewers in 2021 and the tradition continued this year.UPDATE: 15-year-old Florence mall shooting suspect to remain in police custodyFlorence Municipal Judge Debra Jackson arraigned 18-year-old Javon Norman during a WPDE Myrtle Beach/FlorenceNews. Weather. Radar. Maps. Inland. Grand Strand. SkyCam Network. Request a Speaker. ... by Tonya Brown. Mon, April 22nd 2024 at 2:14 PM. Updated Mon, April 22nd 2024 at 7:41 PM. Police lights (Photo credit SBG) FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Deputies are investigating a death Monday afternoon at a motel on TV Road in Florence County, ...Robeson County deputies Christmas song gains thousands of views (Credit: Tonya Brown/WPDE) ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — A video posted on Facebook of three deputies with the Robeson County Sheriff's Office has gained 29,000 views, 534 shares and nearly 250 comments. It was posted Tuesday to provide a little holiday cheer.FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — A woman had to be taken to the hospital Saturday evening after being shot in the leg at an apartment complex on Sneed Road in Florence, according to Florence County Sheriff T. J. Joye. Joye said it was a domestic situation. JUST IN: Critical injuries reported after pedestrian-involved crash blocks Socastee Boulevard He added a man shot the woman in the leg at the home ...WPDE ABC15 · May 18, 2021 ... Miss Tonya Brown 843 861 4045 please call Harvey Moses. 2y. View 1 more comment. 2 of 3 ...Hopkins spoke with ABC 15's Tonya Brown and she told her that she is sorry and to pray for her children, as well as the victims families. Twelfth Circuit Solicitor Ed Clements waited outside in the lobby courtroom, but couldn't comment on the hearing. The Family Court judge has sealed the case and imposed a gag order.DILLON COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A 30-year-old man remains in the hospital after he was hit by a car while walking on Mockingbird Loop in Dillon County Tuesday afternoon, according to Dillon County Sheriff Jamie Hamilton. Hamilton said at this point they’re investigating to see if this incident was a hit-and-run. He said the car …ABC 15 Weather Authority Blog. Ed's Weather School. Spotlight. Traffic. Game Center. Watch. Now. 68. Fri. 83. Sat. 81. ... (Tonya Brown/WPDE) DILLON COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Dillon County Council members were set to hold a special meeting Friday at 4 p.m. to discuss the apparent resignation of the Dillon County administrator, ...Florence County sheriff praises community for help with solving crimes. Deputies arrested five people this past weekend in connection with several car break-ins in Florence. (Credit: Tonya Brown/WPDE) FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Florence County Sheriff T.J. Joye said they seized 637 unlawful guns off the street last year. Joye said the ...FLORENCE, S.C. ( WPDE) - Vance Ross, 46, has been sentenced to life in prison after a jury convicted him Wednesday of six counts of criminal sexual conduct with minors, according to 12th Circuit Solicitor Ed Clements. Clements said the crimes happened between December 2009 and late July 2014. A news release from the time of Ross' arrest said he ...27. VIEW ALL PHOTOS. ABC15 team at the 2023 Pizza Palooza in Florence on December 3, 2023. (Credit: Emma Parkhouse/WPDE) FLORENCE S.C. (WPDE) — Sunday is ABC15's 3rd annual Pizza Palooza at the Florence Center! Chief Meteorologist Ed Piotrowski made the promise to viewers in 2021 and the tradition continued this year.Mar 30, 2023 · Deadly shooting leads to chase in Florence County (Credit: Viewer submitted) Joye added that the victim's girlfriend jumped in the back of the Felkel's pickup so that he wouldn't get away. Deputies said she called 911 and they were able to track the woman's phone to locate the vehicle. “Her motive behind that was to make sure he didn’t get ...FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A global battery technology company headquartered in Japan will invest $810 million and create 1,170 new jobs in Florence County to support the company's multi-year partnership with the BMW Group. Envision AESC is committed to research, development, design, manufacturing and sales of power batteries for EV's and energy storage batteries, according to a release.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.2 Dec 2020 ... ... Tonya Brown/WPDE). Facebook Share Icon · Twitter Share Icon · Email Share Icon. FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — Ashlee Harrell said she was doing some ...by Tonya Brown. Sun, June 9th 2019 at 10:46 PM. ABC 15 Breaking News . Scotland County, NC (WPDE) — One person is dead and two critically hurt in a crash Saturday night on Old Wire Road at Sneads Grove Road in the Laurel Hill community of Scotland County, according to officials with N.C. Highway Patrol.Get to know your local News Reporter Tonya Brown with WPDE 15 News! Tonya is live in the studio ready to sip some TEA!MARLBORO COUNTY, S. C. (WPDE) -- Two people have died following a double shooting near Clio according to Marlboro Co. Sheriff Charles Lemon. ... ABC 15 Weather Authority Blog. Ed’s Weather School. Spotlight. Traffic. Game Center. Watch. Now. 63. Wed. 82. Thu. 86. Second person dies in Marlboro County double shooting. by …ABC 15 Weather Authority Blog. Ed’s Weather School. Spotlight. Traffic. Game Center. Watch. Now. 68. Thu. 86. Fri. 86. 4 Chesterfield County deputies under investigation, sheriff says. by Tonya Brown. Fri, February 9th 2024 at 3:48 PM. Updated Tue, February 13th 2024 at 8:49 PM. Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office (Credit: Tonya …ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — The Robeson County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a 22-year-old Lumberton man. On Wednesday, December 13, at approximately 12:14 p.m., deputies and investigators responded to the 14000 block of Highway 71 North in Shannon about an individual shot. Jaheim Purdie was found deceased upon the arrival of the deputies.Man accused of randomly shooting, killing 8-year-old boy says he's a victim, hears noises (Credit: Tonya Brown/WPDE) FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Charles Montgomery Allen had a lot to say during his bond hearing Wednesday morning at the Florence County Law Enforcement Complex. Magistrate Belinda Timmons arraigned Allen on one count of .... November 14, 2022. Tonya Brown, WPDE-TV Bureau Chief. Tonya Browby Tonya Brown. Wed, January 20th 2021 at 9:28 PM. Fl Prison photo Feb. 27, 2020 (Credit: Tonya Brown) SCOTLAND COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — A correctional officer at Scotland Correctional Institution suffered non-life-threatening injuries when he was attacked Monday morning by an inmate with a homemade weapon, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Safety Communications Officer John Bull ...ABC 15 Weather Authority Blog. Ed's Weather School ... Center. Watch. Now. 71. Tue. 76. Wed. 82. Robeson County Schools superintendent bought out, board member says "let go for no reason" by Tonya Brown. Wed, January 11th 2017 at 3:04 PM ... Former Robeson County Schools Superintendent Dr. Tommy Lowry. (Tonya Brown/WPDE) School board members ... The Latest News and Updates in brought to you by the team at WBTW: A 13-year-old boy was assaulted Tuesday by seven fellow teens at the Johnsonville City Park, according to Johnsonville Police Chief Ron Douglas. Some bystanders captured much of the beating on their cellphones and the video is being shared on social media. Douglas said he's seen one of the videos. 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