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Former Florence County deputy faces trial for fatal police-involved shooting


Former Florence County deputy faces trial for fatal police-involved shooting

FLORENCE, SC (WMBF) – A former Pee Dee sheriff’s deputy is facing charges in connection with an officer-involved shooting that turned fatal earlier this year. In a statement released Wednesday, Florence County Sheriff TJ Joye confirmed that SLED is seeking criminal action against Treyvon Sellers in connection with a May 26 incident. According to records, […]

Hearing set for Florence County substitute teacher accused of pushing student off chair


Hearing set for Florence County substitute teacher accused of pushing student off chair

FLORENCE COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – A substitute teacher in Pee Dee will be back in court Wednesday morning. Cheryl Filyaw, 65, is scheduled to appear in court at 9 a.m. at the Florence County Magistrate’s Office. Cheryl Filyaw(Florence County Detention Center) The nature of this hearing remains unclear. WMBF News plans to live stream the […]

Testimony continues in federal trial against former Marlboro County sheriff


Testimony continues in federal trial against former Marlboro County sheriff

FLORENCE, SC (WMBF) – Testimony in the federal trial of a former Pee Dee sheriff continues Wednesday. Federal prosecutors allege that Marlboro County Sheriff Charles Lemon deprived an inmate of his civil rights in 2020 by ordering a deputy to stun him with a taser. Lemon’s trial began Tuesday, and prosecutors immediately presented key evidence. […]