Obituaries May 27, 2026
Daniel Griffin ‘Danny’ Bradshaw BENNETTSVILLE — Daniel Griffin “Danny” Bradshaw, 77, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Born, April 14, 1949, in Bennettsville, SC, he was a son of the late Marion Otis and Earline Grantt Bradshaw. A proud veteran, Danny honorably served his country in the United States Air Force from March 1969…
Read MoreClyde Marvin Dill Jr. Chesterfield — Clyde Marvin Dill Jr. passed away surrounded by the love and memories of those who knew him best. He was a man who found peace and purpose in the outdoors and carried a deep appreciation for nature, wildlife, and the beauty of God’s creation throughout his life. Marvin was…
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Charles ‘Larry’ Haynes Charles “Larry” Haynes, 78, of Cheraw, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Born in Florence, SC, Larry was the beloved son of the late Maxie Furman Haynes and Annie Mae McCutchen Haynes. A 1966 graduate of McClenaghan High School in Florence, Larry furthered his education by earning an…
Read More Cheraw Arts Commission to host Music & Art on the Green
IRIS HUNTER Staff Reporter The Cheraw Arts Commission will host Music & Art on the Green from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19. The event will feature local artists creating art en plein air (painting outdoors), while Kris Houser, a guitarist and visual artist, has taught art at Chesterfield County Schools. There…
Read MoreNETC announces Dr. Melissa Frank-Alston as new president
Northeastern Technical College Board of Area Commissioners has selected Dr. Melissa Frank-Alston as its seventh president following a national search, making her the first woman in the college’s history to lead the institution. She is expected to begin on July 1. Frank-Alston brings 30 years of higher education experience to the position. She joins NETC…
Read MoreNETC announces finalists in presidential search
The Northeastern Technical College Area Commission has announced three finalists in its search for the college’s next president. The process, which began in March, had 82 applicants from across the nation. The successful candidate will guide the college’s strategic initiatives, strengthen partnerships with local businesses and organizations, and support…
Read MoreOne dead, five charged in Cheraw shooting investigation
A dispute that Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office investigators said escalated through multiple confrontations ended in gunfire and the death of a 20-year-old Patrick man. Deputies responded at 9:39 p.m. Monday, May 4, to a reported shooting at 18 Brangus Lane in Cheraw, where they found a wrecked…
Read MoreFormer Chesterfield County deputy among four charged in SLED dogfighting investigation
A former Chesterfield County Sheriff’s deputy and three other men are facing various charges following a South Carolina Law Enforcement Division investigation into an alleged dogfighting operation in the county. According to a SLED news release, Lonnie Shane Gaskins, 27, of Jefferson, was arrested April 28 and charged with eight counts of animal fighting…
Read MoreCCSO deputy terminated, arrested in SLED dog fighting investigation
A deputy with the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office has been arrested and terminated following an investigation by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division into alleged dog fighting activity. According to Sheriff Cambo Streater, in the early morning hours of April 28, the CCSO was contacted by SLED regarding an ongoing investigation into allegations of dogfighting…
Read MoreObituaries April 15, 2026
Virginia ‘Jenny’ Parker Hicks SOCIETY HILL — Virginia “Jenny” Parker Hicks, 78, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Born, July 22, 1947, in Chesterfield County, SC, she was a daughter of the late George Parker and Mary Johnson Purvis. Jenny was known for her outgoing and spirited nature, always bringing laughter and joy to…
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