Obituaries Jan. 29, 2025
Lynne Cox Oct. 30, 1943 – Jan. 18, 2025 Carol Lynne Cox, 81, of Bennettsville, S.C., died from health complications related to dementia on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, surrounded by the love of her children as the sun broke out on a rainy day. Lynne was born Oct. 30, 1943, in New Jersey. She was…
Read MoreCCSO makes several drug distribution, possession arrests
The Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit and the Chesterfield Police Department successfully conducted a drug round-up on Jan. 23. Chesterfield County Sheriff Cambo Streater said it led to the arrest of six individuals on charges related to drug distribution and possession. The operation, part of…
Read MoreCCSD superintendent to leave position at end of school year
Chesterfield County School District Superintendent Dr. Chan Anderson announced plans to leave his position at the end of the 2024-25 school year. “After a time of prayer, reflection and conversation with my family, the time has come to bring my season as superintendent of Chesterfield County School District to a close, effective June 30, 2025,”…
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Elizabeth Grace ‘Gracie’ Campbell AVONDALE, W.V./CHERAW – Elizabeth Grace “Gracie” Campbell, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Born on January 11, 1950, in Bradshaw, WV, she was the daughter of the late Henry Andrew and Margaret Rippeth Lowery. Gracie was a devoted member of the Grapevine Church of God in Iaeger, WV.…
Read MoreNWS issues advisory on travel, closures/delays for Jan. 23
The National Weather Service issued an advisory on possible hazardous travel conditions during the morning hours of Thursday, Jan. 23. Officials said there has been some melting snow Wednesday, Jan. 22 with temperatures plunging in the teens in the evening. Any lingering water on roadways will refreeze. This could create hazardous travel conditions, especially on…
Read MoreArea prepares for winter weather
According to the National Weather Service, a Winter Weather advisory is in effect for all areas of South Carolina south of the I-85 corridor. The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory until 10 a.m. on Jan. 22, with wind chills as low as -9°F. A Winter Weather Advisory will also be in…
Read MoreObituaries Jan. 15, 2025
Mary Joan Ball CHERAW – Mary Joan Ball, age 85, peacefully passed away on January 8, 2025. She was born in Homestead, FL, to the late Arthur Carl and Myrtle Lowther Gosnell. Joan had a vibrant career, owning several restaurants and a trucking company, where she was not afraid to get behind the wheel and…
Read MoreCSX begins railway maintenance in county
CSX Transportation has two railroad tie teams that will began working in Chesterfield County on Monday, Jan. 13 and are working toward Kershaw County. CSX officials said the company hopes to be finished with the maintenance by Feb. 6, weather permitting. The work will require a total closure of the railroad crossings along the way…
Read MoreObituaries Jan. 8, 2025
Tony Webster Brazell CHERAW – Tony Webster Brazell, aged 91, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and kindness. Born in Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, he was the cherished son of the late Troy and Willie Tuberville Brazell. A devoted member of Welsh Neck Baptist Church in Society Hill, South Carolina, Tony’s faith…
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Cathy McLendon Adams CHERAW – Cathy McLendon Adams, 71, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024. Born, December 9, 1953, in Bennettsville, SC she was the daughter of the late Sam and Sara Louise Quick McLendon. Cathy was an active member of Westside Baptist Church and had a deep passion for reading. She also found…
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