A Florence man facing the death penalty in connection with the 2008 death of Willie Mae Hayes will remain in custody until his trial, 12th Circuit Solicitor Ed Clements III said.

A 14-year-old and a 15-year-arrested in connection with the death of Willie Mae Hayes in Florence nearly a year ago have been charged as adults, 12th Circuit Solicitor Ed Clements III said.

A funeral was held this morning for an elderly Florence woman that police said was murdered. Saturday hundreds of Hayes’ family and friends gathered at the Monumental Baptist Church Florence for her service.

A Florence man was arrested Wednesday after Florence County deputies said he drove through a crime scene with a load of stolen goods.

Florence police have arrested the fourth suspect — a 14-year-old boy — wanted in connection with the abduction and stabbing death of 69-year-old Willie Mae Hayes.

Community leaders gathered at the corner of North Dargan and Liberty streets in Florence on Thursday to take a stand against violent crime in the wake of the slaying of 69-year-old Willie Mae Hayes.

Days after the murder of a 69-year-old Florence woman and a year after the slaying of a 75-year-old Florence woman, efforts continue to pass a bill that would require mandatory sentencing for those convicted of killing anyone 65 and older.

More than 300 people gathered at sunset Wednesday for a candlelight vigil held for a missing Florence woman found dead that morning.

Two Florence men and a teen have been arrested in connection with the death of a 69-year-old Florence woman whose body was found early Wednesday morning on the northeast side of Florence.

The State Law Enforcement Division and the U.S. Marshals Service have been asked to join in the search for a 69-year-old woman reported missing Monday.

Police suspect foul play may be involved in the disappearance of 69-year-old woman reported missing Monday.