Local teen missing in river

May 4, 2022

Local teen missing in river

Rescue personnel are searching for a 13-year-old who is missing in the Pee Dee River near Cheraw.

Cheraw Interim Police Chief Julius Riley said two 13-year-olds were swimming in the river earlier today when they were overcome by the current. One was able to make it back to the bank, while the other teen is still missing.

Rescue units are still searching for the teen, and more search teams are en route.

More information will be posted to Breaking News as details become available.