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.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.ABC 15 Weather Authority Blog. Ed’s Weather School ... Game Center. Watch. Now. 67. Fri. 81. Sat. 82. Trinity Collegiate School hires former WNBA standout to coach girls' basketball. by Tonya Brown. Thu, May 5th 2022 at 11:01 PM ... Tonya Brown/WPDE) DARLINGTON, S.C. (WPDE) — Trinity Collegiate School has hired Nikki Teasley to be …Lake City patrol car (Tonya Brown/WPDE) LAKE CITY, S.C. (WPDE) — Lake City Mayor Yamekia Robinson held a press conference on Wednesday to address recent city matters. She discussed the recent events surrounding the city police chief. Emmanuel Williams was appointed as the new police chief last month and then backed …FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — Jawan Kavorie Crittenden, 20 pled guilty Monday afternoon to murder in the death of a Florence city employee on her job at a recreational facility on Clements Street in Florence. South Carolina Circuit William Seales sentenced Crittenden to life in prison. Twelfth Circuit Assistant Solicitor Ryan White said …Tonya Brown, a seasoned Reporter at WPDE NewsChannel 15, has demonstrated unwavering commitment to community service and storytelling excellence throughout her …ABC 15 Weather Authority Blog. Ed’s Weather School ... Watch. Now. 70. Tue. 78. Wed. 82. One hurt in Cheraw shooting, police say . by Tonya Brown. Thu, March 3rd 2022 at 8:28 PM. Updated Thu, March 3rd 2022 at 7:39 AM. FILE - Generic, police lights (Nick Papantonis/WPDE) CHERAW, S.C. (WPDE) — Police are investigating a …ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — N.C. Highway Patrol is on the scene of a crash Friday afternoon on Modest Road near the Maxton community of Robeson County. Neighbors said the crash looks really bad and appears to involve two or three cars. SUGGESTED: 1 injured in Little River crash involving motorcycle They said two …No arrests have been made. We will continue to update you as more information becomes available. If you have any information please contact Pembroke Police at 910-521-4333 or 911. Two people have died and five others were injured in a shooting at an apartment complex near the campus of the University of North Carolina Pembroke.The co-owner of Jumping J's restaurant, Sondra Hanley, on South Irby Street in Florence, said a video shared on social media isn't painting the real picture of her restaurant. Hanley said a former employee posted the video about three weeks ago. It's been viewed and shared more than 2,500 times. The video showed the ex-worker walking through the kitchen and showing a dirty floor and bugs in ...ABC 15 Weather Authority Blog. Ed's Weather School. Spotlight. Traffic. Game Center. Watch. Now. 73. Sat. 81. Sun. 79. 2 dead, infant injured after triple-shooting in Cheraw. by Tonya Brown and Andrew James. Sun, July 12th 2020 at 4:57 AM. Updated Mon, July 13th 2020 at 10:19 AM. Deadly Shooting generic (WTGS) CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE ...by Tonya Brown Thu, April 4th 2024 at 1:17 PM SCOTLAND CO., N.C. (WPDE) — Deputies are investigating the death of a woman Thursday afternoon on Cedar Drive near the South Carolina state line in Scotland County, according to Captain Randy Dover with the Scotland County Sheriff's Office.Monday, May 8, 2023 (Tonya Brown / WPDE) DILLON COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A man charged with murder in the deadly shooting of a Dillon elementary school principal was denied bond again Monday morning. The judge said 32-year-old Kyle Church is a danger to the community, based on the evidence of the case, and will remain behind bars.We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us.TIMMONSVILLE, S.C. (WPDE) — A 95-year-old Timmonsville woman said she's been without water for nearly a month and had to get help from family members to make it day-by-day. Essie Crosswell said her home was struck by lightning about four weeks ago. She believes the strike damaged her water system.FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — A 14-year-old girl is recovering after being shot Wednesday afternoon in the thigh, while walking on a trail in the area of Alligator Road and Parrott Drive in Florence, according to Florence County Sheriff T.J. Joye. Officials said she’s expected to be ok. Joye said the investigation led them to Hallmark Drive off of Third …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.Thank you for all you do, Tonya! We're incredibly lucky to have you! Video. Home. Live. Reels. Shows. Explore. More. Home. Live. Reels. Shows. Explore. Tonya Brown 20 years with WPDE. …SCOTLAND COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — Several TikTok stars including Macy Nicole, Officer Eduy, Big Phat and Keith Smith are helping the Scotland County Sheriff's Office raise …ABC 15 Weather Authority Blog. Ed's Weather School. Spotlight. Traffic. Game Center. Watch. Now. 67. Sat. 81. Sun. 79. Autopsy underway after body found in Mullins. by Tonya Brown. Wed, May 1st 2024 at 1:33 AM. ... May 1st 2024 at 1:35 AM. Mullins police car (Tonya Brown/WPDE) MULLINS, S.C. (WPDE) — A body was found Tuesday afternoon on ...Federal trial nears for suspended Marlboro County sheriff. by Tonya Brown. Tue, May 21st 2024 at 8:47 AM. 5. VIEW ALL PHOTOS. Suspended Marlboro County Sheriff Charles Lemon pled not guilty Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, to a charge of Deprivation of Rights during a hearing at the federal courthouse in Florence. (Credit: Tonya …Mar 27, 2022 · Tonya Brown awarded Darlington Trailblazer Award for dedication to the Darlington community March 26, 2022 (WPDE File) Brown celebrated her 25th anniversary with the station in July. She said she became inspired to become a journalist after a television reporter spoke to her seventh-grade class. The women also gave future trailblazer awards to ...Fred Hopkins makes court appearance on June 3, 2021 (Credit: Tonya Brown/WPDE) FLORENCE (S.C.) — 78-year-old Fred Hopkins, Jr. has been granted a substitute lead attorney in his death penalty case on allegations he shot seven deputies, killing two of them in October of 2018, according to court documents.ABC 15 Weather Authority Blog. Ed's Weather School. Spotlight. ... Watch. Now. 66. Mon. 76. Tue. 78. Scotland Co. teacher resigns after facing charges of 'indecent liberties with child' by Tonya Brown. Mon, November 7th 2022 at 4:34 PM. Updated Tue, November 8th 2022 at 5:56 AM. Scotland County High School (Credit: Tonya Brown/WPDE) SCOTLAND ...Train derailment in Lake City Jan. 9, 2023(Photo: Tonya Brown/WPDE) LAKE CITY, S.C. (WPDE) — A car traveling down Kelley Street in Lake City wrecked and was on the train track when a train hit the car and derailed Monday, according to Florence County Fire and Rescue Services Coordinator Sam Brockington.ABC 15's Tonya Brown served as the mistress of ceremony, and said she was blessed to be a part of such a great event to help others. Level 10 band performed throughout the evening and had lots of people "shaking a leg." Graves said a lot of hard work goes into the event and they'll start work in the coming days for next year's gala.WPDE Myrtle Beach/Florence. ... Story by Tonya Brown ... An official with that company told ABC 15 the battery wasn't charging and went dead on Manning's ankle bracelet.Deputies are searching for 38-year-old Crystal McDaniel who went missing Monday evening, according to Dillon County Sheriff's Investigator Derrick Cartwright. Cartwright said McDaniel's family reported her missing Thursday evening. TRENDING: Myrtle Beach to give $4K in relocation incentives to new hiresHe added she was last seen in the Floydale community around Lester Road and Sugar Hill Road.Jul 26, 2021. Photo: WPDE ABC 15 staff photo. Tonya Brown, local TV reporter at WPDE ABC 15, is celebrating 25 years on-air, this month. Tonya Brown talked with Denis Davis about some of her greatest experiences, as she has served the Pee Dee for the last quarter century. The South Carolina native also talked about some of the most memorable ...Sep 1, 2020 · 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 ...FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — A jury convicted Measha Joyner Friday afternoon on charges of voluntary manslaughter and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime following a deadly shooting in March of 2019. According to the Twelfth Circuit Solicitor's Office, S.C. Circuit Court Judge Stephen Deberry sentenced Joyner to 25 years in prison for the voluntary manslaughter charge ...FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — A man was killed just after 3:30 Tuesday morning after being struck by an Amtrak train at the crossing on Pamplico Highway and Church Street, according to Florence County Coroner Keith von Lutcken. von Lutcken said the man is presumed to be homeless and his family hasn't been located at this time. He was pronounced dead on the scene.Get to know your local News Reporter Tonya Brown with WPDE 15 News! Tonya is live in the studio ready to sip some TEA!Sep 1, 2021 · Tonya Brown, General Assignment Reporter at WPDE/ABC News 15, will be the convocation speaker. Currently celebrating her twenty-fifth anniversary with WPDE, the Bennettsville, S.C., native is a 1996 honor graduate of Morris College where she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Broadcast Media and began working at the station the same year.View Tonya Brown's profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. Tonya has 1 job listed on their profile. See the complete profile on ...DARLINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A woman was struck and killed by a car Monday night on North Governor Williams Highway in Darlington, according to Darlington County, Coroner Todd Hardee. The victim was identified as 85-year-old Joann Buie McKnight. NEW: 1 dead, 2 detained after shooting near Biggs Park Mall in Lumberton Darlington County Coroner Todd Hardee said the incident happened on ...WPDE covers news, sports, weather, and local events in and around the Grand Strand, ... 31 Mar 2024 15:32:59 GMT (1711899179872) ... (Credit: Tonya Brown/WPDE) (WPDE) — Rep. Richard Yow of Chesterfield County and Rep. Patricia Moore Henegan of Marlboro, ...The South Carolina Dept. of Education (SCDE) has placed the Marlboro County School District on its fiscal watch list following the district's 2021 audit. SCDE sent a letter to the district back in February after a review of a recent annual audit. The letter said the audit found that "Marlboro County School District had a repeat material audit finding 2021-001 identifying deficiencies and ...ABC 15 Weather Authority Blog. Ed's Weather School. Spotlight. Traffic. Game Center. Watch. Now. 76. Mon. 79. Tue. 82. Darlington County firefighters fully implement Project Lifesaver. by Tonya Brown. Sat, July 15th 2023 at 9:08 PM. Updated Sat, July 15th 2023 at 11:26 PM. 3. VIEW ALL PHOTOS. Project Lifesaver (Credit: Tonya Brown/WPDE ...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.WPDE covers news, sports, weather, and local events in and around the Grand Strand, Pee Dee, and the Border Belt. ... by Tonya Brown. Thu, July 28th 2022 at 12:15 PM. Updated Thu, July 28th 2022 at 5:58 PM. Scotland County Sheriff vehicle (Credit: Tonya Brown/WPDE)DILLON COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A man who has lived in Dillion County his whole life says the community is genuine and the people living there have great stories to tell. Cedric Page's love for his community has influenced him to put together a new online series called "Getting to Know Dillon." The series features conversations with people in ...FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — S.C. Administrative Law Court Judge Sebastien Phillip Lenski presided over a hearing Monday involving a motion filed by Florence 1 Schools for an injunctive relief asking a judge to issue a restraining order, appoint a receiver and issue a Writ of Mandamus demanding Palmetto Youth Academy (PYA) to close. "Palmetto Youth Academy seems to be confused as to what its ...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 …MARION COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Vanessa Ann Brantley, 39, is accused of taking advantage of the people she was taking care of through her former employment with the Marion-Dillon Dept. of Disabilities and Special Needs (MDDSN). She was charged for the second time in an investigation into allegations of financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — UPDATE: 15-year-old Florence mall shooting suspect to remain in police custody Florence Municipal Judge Debra Jackson arraigned 18-year-old Javon Norman during a hearing Tuesday afternoon regarding a deadly shooting Sunday outside Magnolia Mall in Florence.. Norman and a 15-year-old juvenile male have been charged in the shooting.The small brown worms that are found inside houses are often millipedes. They are especially fond of basements and may live indoors year-round, although they are most common from t...FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — Madison Brigman and Michael Eastridge said they're relieved that their 14-month-old daughter has made a full recovery after police say she was mauled by eight mixed-breed dogs two weeks ago on Twin Church Road in Florence. They call their daughter a miracle. "She was in a coma for four days. We couldn't hold her. We couldn't do nothing.Tonya Brown is a General Assignment Reporter at WPDE NewsChannel 15. She attended Morris College and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications. Tonya is a native of Bennettsville, and grew up watching NewsChannel 15, she remembers almost all the past reporters and anchors. She became inspired to become a journalist, after a ...FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — A man was killed just after 3:30 Tuesday morning after being struck by an Amtrak train at the crossing on Pamplico Highway and Church Street, according to Florence County Coroner Keith von Lutcken. von Lutcken said the man is presumed to be homeless and his family hasn't been located at this time. He was pronounced dead on the scene.MARION COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The Marion County Sheriff's Office is remembering their fallen deputies with a memorial wall at their law enforcement complex in Marion. The memorial wall rests in the lobby area of the facility. TRENDING: Man killed after being struck by train in Florence More than 75 people filled the complex Wednesday for …ABC 15 Weather Authority Blog ... Autopsy results show late Dillon County sheriff died of natural causes. by Tonya Brown. Sat, August 12th 2023 at 10:59 AM. Updated Sun, August 13th 2023 at 10:13 AM. Douglas "Humbunny" Pernell died unexpectedly on August 7, 2023. (Credit: WPDE) DILLON COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The autopsy of 61-year-old ...DARLINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Darlington County Deputies are on the scene for a death investigation of an inmate at the W. Glenn Campbell Detention Center, according to Sheriff James Hudson Jr. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division will handle the investigation. TRENDING:Woman shot at Florence apartment …WPDE Myrtle Beach/Florence. Student brings knife to school, threatens officer at West Florence High: Sheriff's office. Story by Tonya Brown ... At approximately 8:15 a.m. there was a disturbance ...WPDE covers news, sports, weather, and local events in and around the Grand Strand, Pee Dee, and the Border Belt. ... ABC 15 Weather Authority Blog. Ed's Weather School. Spotlight. ... Child remains in critical condition after being found in unlocked car: Deputies. by Tonya Brown. Thu, July 21st 2022 at 5:53 PM. Updated Fri, July 22nd 2022 at ...by Tonya Brown. Thu, December 28th 2023 at 9:00 PM. Tony Muldrow, 34, was arrested in Florence in relation to an incident out of Aiken Co. (FCSO) FLORENCE S.C. (WPDE) — Police took a man into custody Thursday afternoon on Walnut Street in Florence in connection with a deadly shooting out of Aiken County, according to officials.News from Baghdad Governorate. Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Baghdad Governorate, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 4,501 stories have been published about Baghdad Governorate which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months. Local News Publishers.Dec 3, 2023 · 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.May 8, 2023 · Monday, May 8, 2023 (Tonya Brown / WPDE) DILLON COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A man charged with murder in the deadly shooting of a Dillon elementary school principal was denied bond again Monday morning. The judge said 32-year-old Kyle Church is a danger to the community, based on the evidence of the case, and will remain behind bars.Reporter Tonya Brown provides an update on what we know about the active shooter situation that has been cleared at UNC Pembroke in Robeson County....WPDE ABC15. July 29, 2021 ·. THANK YOU, TONYA! 🥳️ ABC15's Tonya Brown is celebrating her 25th anniversary with the station. Join us in celebrating her amazing …ABC 15 Weather Authority Blog. Ed's Weather School. Spotlight. Traffic. Game Center. Watch. Now. 76. Sun. 78. Mon. 76. Several communities dealing with flooding throughout parts of Florence. by Tonya Brown. Mon, March 27th 2023 at 9:34 AM. Updated Tue ... Tonya Brown/WPDE) FLORENCE S.C. (WPDE) — Several communities and parts of Florence are ...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 .... Oct 10, 2023 · DARLINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (Mar 27, 2022 · Tonya Brown awarded Darlington Tr CHERAW, S.C. (WPDE) — McLeod Health is pleased to announce plans to build a new hospital in Cheraw, according to a news release. The $45 million facility will be built on the current McLeod Health Cheraw property to replace the current building, which was built in 1980. Officials said plans for the new facility will be to grow around the ...by Tonya Brown. Thu, January 19th 2023 at 11:39 PM ... (Credit: Tonya Brown/WPDE) TIMMONSVILLE, S.C. (WPDE) — A 95-year-old Timmonsville woman said she's been without water for nearly a month and had to get help from family members to make it day-by-day. ... ABC 15 reached out to the City of Florence. MARION COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The Marion County Sheriff' MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A federal grand jury has indicted suspended Marlboro County Sheriff Charles Lemon and former deputy David Andrew Cook on a charge of Deprivation of Rights, according to federal court records. The indictment came down Tuesday. It reads: On or about May 3, 2020, in Bennettsville, Marlboro …FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — Christopher Donald Upton, Jr., 19, now faces a charge of attempted murder in a home invasion last weekend on Taylor Road in Florence, according to Major Michael Nunn with the Florence County Sheriff's Office. Nunn said Upton is alleged to have discharged a shotgun at a witness of the home invasion after it … FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. 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