Juvenile dies in shooting at Pageland Watermelon Festival
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is leading the investigation of a shooting on Friday, July 18, at the Pageland Watermelon Festival. According to Pageland Police Chief Dean Short, the shooting resulted in the death of a 17-year-old juvenile. “Our hearts go out to the family and loved ones of the young individual whose life…
Read MorePatrick woman arrested in ongoing case involving minor
A Patrick woman turned herself in on June 27, in connection with an ongoing investigation involving inappropriate contact with a minor. According to Chesterfield County Sheriff Cambo Streater, Florence Garland White, 31, was arrested and charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor following evidence that she communicated with a 15-year-old male through social…
Read MoreCCSO searches for missing Cheraw mother and children
The Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating 23-year-old Payton Manus of Cheraw, along with her two young children, Addeline Sterrett, 1, and Nathaniel Sterrett, two months old. According to officials, Manus was last in contact on July 3 and has not responded to repeated attempts by law enforcement and the…
Read MoreObituaries July 2, 2025
David Ellery Brayton CHERAW – David Ellery Brayton, age 85, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025. He was born on June 8, 1940, in Waterbury, CT, to the late Ellery and Ruth Couch Brayton. David, affectionately known as “Captain Tacky,” had a passion for boating and the outdoors. A proud veteran, he served in…
Read MoreRoutine patrols leads to arrest of Wallace man
A routine patrol in the Hunts Mill area resulted in the arrest of a Wallace man. Chesterfield County Sheriff Cambo Streater said Deputy Chase Freeman was patrolling in the Hunts Mill area when he observed a suspicious vehicle and initiated a stop. Upon making contact with the vehicle, Freeman attained probable cause to search the…
Read MoreObituaries June 25, 2025
Evelyn Smith Thomas CHERAW — Mrs. Evelyn Smith Thomas, 90, of Cheraw, South Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Born on May 15, 1935, in Marlboro County, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Robert A. and Vergie Hatcher Smith. Mrs. Thomas was a dedicated member of First Baptist Church in…
Read MoreObituaries June 18, 2025
Richard William Edwards PAGELAND — Mr. Richard William Edwards entered into rest on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at the age of 59. Funeral services were held at 12:00 PM on Monday, June 16, 2025 at Lighthouse Baptist Church by Pastor Billy Carter and Pastor Devan Madden with burial following in the church cemetery. The…
Read MoreObituaries June 11, 2025
Richard Wayne ‘Peg’ Boone PATRICK — Richard Wayne “Peg” Boone, age 56, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. He was born on February 17, 1969, at Pope Air Force Base in Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Violet Freeman Boone and the late Benny Ray Boone. Richard dedicated his professional life to Ferro Fab in Hamlet,…
Read MoreChesterfield County School Board names Ballenger as new superintendent
The Chesterfield County School Board announced Dr. Christopher Ballenger as the new superintendent for Chesterfield County School District. School board members unanimously approved him at a special-called meeting on Monday, June 16. Ballenger will start July 1 with a three-year contract with a $180,000 base salary and a five percent annuity. After the vote, Dr.…
Read MoreChisholm charged in connection with 1998 criminal sexual conduct case
After an extensive investigation, officials with the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a Patrick man in connection with a 1998 criminal sexual conduct investigation. According to Sheriff Cambo Streater, Charlie Leavern Chisholm, 51, of Patrick, was arrested Tuesday, June 3, and charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor, second-degree. This case stemmed from…
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