The Digital McLeod Mobile Mammography Unit is visiting sites in the Pee Dee throughout August.

Louis Walter Miles of Effingham, South Carolina, was sentencedA Thursday in federal court in Florence, South Carolina, for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and distribution of controlled substances.

The American Red Cross is looking for blood donations in the Pee Dee. The Red Cross says shortages of donors are being seen throughout the summer due to the extended hot weather.

A 45-year-old Myrtle Beach man was sentenced Wednesday in federal court in Florence for possession of child pornography, according to a news release from U.S. Attorney William N. Nettles.

The effort began nearly six weeks ago at the Bi-Lo stores on Pamplico Highway and U.S. 76 in Florence .

FLORENCE - The Florence Police Department held a graduation ceremony for students who attended its two-month long Educational Basketball Program at Southside Middle School on Thursday.

"You can already see the improvements with the removal of the new addition," he said.

You won't find the corporate headquarters for Reverend Marvin's Barbecue Sauce in an industrial park or in some glass-windowed building in the heart of Florence.

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FLORENCE - A groundbreaking is schduled for 5 p.m. Thursday at the old Florence County main library.

FLORENCE-Wednesday McLeod Regional Medical Center showed its appreciation to WBTW for more than 11 years of dedication to the Children's Miracle Network.

The former mayor of a South Carolina town has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for illegally getting Social Security benefits.

Ricky Pickett and Lavonne Robertson, both of Chester, are feeling pain that only a parent could feel.

The Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority says it is finalizing plans to expand bus service in the cities of Hartsville and Darlington.

A State Law Enforcement Division investigation has cleared a Florence County deputy of any wrongdoing for his participation in two fatal Pee Dee shootings.

An elderly man and woman are being treated at an area hospital after they were apparently stabbed in their Wenonah Drive home Tuesday evening.

FLORENCE - Two sessions of the Good Grief Seminar have been set for August in Florence .

Hartsville Idol officials estimated more than 1,200 Idol followers showed up Saturday night at Burry Park to listen to 18 contestants in the final preliminary group sing.

FLORENCE - People with disabilities and special needs require special services, and those in Florence County are fortunate to have the assistance of the Florence County Disabilities and Special Needs Board .

South Carolina is sending $34 million in retroactive payments to 32,000 unemployed workers this week, but experts said this extra cash is unlikely to provide a big boost for the state's economy.