Obituaries Aug. 14, 2024
Johnnie Outen Oliver RUBY – Mrs. Johnnie Outen Oliver, age 94, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Funeral services were held at 3:00 PM Sunday, August 11, 2024 from the Chapel of Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home by Pastor Beth H. Muse with burial following in the Ruby Cemetery. The family greeted friends from…
Read MoreCentral Eagles vs Lewisville game rescheduled
The Central Eagles vs. Lewisville game next week has been rescheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22 at the Buford High School stadium due to an army worm infestation that has devastated Central’s field.
Read MoreSuspicious activity leads to drug arrests
A Chesterfield County Sheriff deputy noticing something suspicious led to the arrest of two people from Hartsville and a man from McBee on Aug. 10. Chesterfield County Sheriff Cambo Streater said a deputy from the Chesterfield County Narcotics Unit was patrolling Winburn Lake Road near McBee. While traveling down…
Read MoreTwo arrested on possession, distribution drug charges
Two people were arrested Aug 8 on multiple possession and distribution of drug charges. According to Chesterfield County Sheriff Cambo Streater, Investigator Brittany Robinson and the Chesterfield County Narcotics Unit received information on Aug. 7 regarding stolen and counterfeit checks. This information started the investigation, which led to the execution of a search warrant on…
Read MoreCCSO arrest man after deadly shooting in Cheraw
A 22-year-old man was arrested Sunday, Aug. 11, after a shooting resulted in another man’s death. Chesterfield County Sheriff Cambo Streater said deputies received a call about a shooting at 3 Malloy Street in Cheraw at 11:03 p.m. Aug. 11 On scene, deputies found Daquan Malik Blanton, 27, with a single gunshot wound to his…
Read MoreObituaries Aug. 7, 2024
Katie Belle Meares Chapman CHERAW – Mrs. Katie Belle Meares Chapman, RN, earned her angel wings on July 29, 2024 surrounded by her children. A Celebration of Life Funeral Service was held at 4:00 PM Wednesday, July 31, 2024 from the Chapel of Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home by Dr. Gabe Simpson, and Ben Burnett, with the…
Read MoreOne dead in Teals Mill area shooting, man arrested
A man is dead and another man is in custody after an early morning shooting on Thursday, Aug. 8, Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. According to Sheriff Cambo Streater, deputies responded to a shooting on Cane Mill Crossing Road in the Teals Mill/Hunts Mill area at approximately 3:40 a.m., Aug. 8. Once on scene, deputies found…
Read MoreFlood warning continues for Pee Dee River at Cheraw
A flood warning continues for Pee Dee River at Cheraw The flood warning for the Pee Dee River at Cheraw will continue through late Tuesday, Aug. 13. Currently, minor flooding is occurring, with a forecast of moderate flooding. At 10:15 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 9, the river was 34.9 feet deep. The bank full stage…
Read MoreCheraw man faces drugs, weapon charges after barricading self in residence
A Cheraw man was arrested Aug. 4 with various drugs and a pistol. Charles Rashard Powe, of Goodman Circle in Cheraw, was taken into custody after barricading himself inside the residence. Sheriff Cambo Streater said Chesterfield County Narcotics and Chesterfield County Special Response Team executed a search warrant operation after receiving information about the possibility…
Read MoreState officials encourage people to be careful in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Debby
State officials urged people not to let their guard down in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Debby. Gov. Henry McMaster held a media briefing on Thursday afternoon with state emergency management officials to provide an update on the storm’s impact. McMaster noted no storm-related fatalities as Debby entered its third phase with river flooding. “Even…
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