Victoria Spechko

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News Director at WPDE-TV (Conway, SC)

News Director at WPDE ABC 15 in Myrtle Beach, SC and WTGS Fox 28 in Savannah, GA

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US Marshals capture Florence man wanted for shooting

2 months ago | wpde.com | Victoria Spechko

FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The Florence County Sheriff's Office has located a man they were looking for in connection with a shooting March 17 on Cherise Court in Florence. Deputies had asked for the public's help in locating Amir Marques Brewington, 29, following the shooting.
Florence man charged after bullet fired from his apartment injures child below

2 months ago | wpde.com | Victoria Spechko

The Florence County Sheriff's Office says a man fired a weapon inside a Florence apartment, sending a bullet through the floor, hitting a child in the apartment below. Deputies have arrested Kelvin Vashon Allen, 43, and charged him with Discharging a Firearm Into a Dwelling in the incident on Willow Trace Drive.
Burn ban lifted in Darlington Co., caution urged due to ongoing weather risks

Mar 7, 2025 | wpde.com | Victoria Spechko

DARLINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The burn ban that has been in effect in Darlington County since Feb. 28 has been lifted. The Darlington County Fire District lifted the ban on burning for all unincorporated areas of Darlington County on Friday, according to a news release. "We do still ask the community to continue to avoid burning, if possible. Seasonal weather conditions continue to make outdoor fires problematic," the release said.
Florence man arrested for sexual exploitation of a minor; faces up to 20 years in prison

Mar 7, 2025 | abcnews4.com | Victoria Spechko

A Florence man was arrested Wednesday on two charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor. James Everette Nesbitt, 48, is charged with one count of sexual exploitation of a minor, second degree; and one count of sexual exploitation of a minor, third degree, according to a news release from South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson. The Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigators arrested Nesbitt.
Florence man arrested for sexual exploitation of a minor; faces up to 20 years in prison

Mar 7, 2025 | wpde.com | Victoria Spechko

A Florence man was arrested Wednesday on two charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor. James Everette Nesbitt, 48, is charged with one count of sexual exploitation of a minor, second degree; and one count of sexual exploitation of a minor, third degree, according to a news release from South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson. The Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigators arrested Nesbitt.
Sen. Lindsey Graham to visit Covington Drive wildfire site Friday

Mar 6, 2025 | abcnews4.com | Victoria Spechko

Thu, March 6th 2025 at 12:48 PMUpdated Thu, March 6th 2025 at 12:55 PMDrone images of Carolina Forest fire. (Credit: Horry County)Save StoryShareHORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) will visit the scene of the Covington Drive wildfire in Carolina Forest on Friday. Graham will receive a briefing from local leaders and first responders, according to a news release from his office.
Sen. Lindsey Graham to visit Covington Drive wildfire site Friday

Mar 6, 2025 | wach.com | Victoria Spechko

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) will visit the scene of the Covington Drive wildfire in Carolina Forest on Friday. Graham will receive a briefing from local leaders and first responders, according to a news release from his office. TRENDING: Stolen side by side vehicle in Darlington Co. prompts officials to seek public helpThe Covington Drive fire started Saturday and has burned 2, 059 acres as of Thursday, and is 44% contained, according to the South Carolina Forestry Commission.
Sen. Lindsey Graham to visit Covington Drive wildfire site Friday

Mar 6, 2025 | wpde.com | Victoria Spechko

Thu, March 6th 2025 at 12:48 PMUpdated Thu, March 6th 2025 at 12:55 PMDrone images of Carolina Forest fire. (Credit: Horry County)HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) will visit the scene of the Covington Drive wildfire in Carolina Forest on Friday. Graham will receive a briefing from local leaders and first responders, according to a news release from his office.
Laurinburg police probe death of homeless man found with injuries

Mar 6, 2025 | wpde.com | Victoria Spechko

LAURINBURG, N.C. — The Laurinburg Police Department is investigating the death of a man they say was considered homeless. At approximately 9:45 a.m. Thursday, officers responded, along with Scotland County EMS, to a call about someone unresponsive and lying on the ground. The person has now been identified as Enos Clark, 44, of Laurinburg. "Mr. Clark showed signs of undisclosed injuries which initiated a Death Investigation," according to a news release from the Laurinburg Police Department.
Over 30 agencies supporting the firefighting effort in Carolina Forest

Mar 2, 2025 | wpde.com | Victoria Spechko

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — It takes a lot of firefighters to battle a 1,200 acre wildfire, and Horry County Fire Rescue isn't doing it alone. More than a dozen agencies from across the Carolinas are part of the effort, including the South Carolina Forestry Commission.