Person dies in single-vehicle crash
One person died in a one-vehicle crash Tuesday, July 2 on Midway Road near Cheraw. According to Master Trooper Gary Miller of the S.C. Highway Patrol, a single-vehicle collision occurred at 11:55 a.m. on Midway Road near S.C. Hwy 9, resulting in a fatality. Miller said a 2010 Chevrolet pickup truck driver was traveling south…
Read MoreObituaries June 26, 2024
Frances Coker Lide CHERAW – Frances Coker Lide went home to be with the Lord on June 18, 2024, at the age of 88 at Cheraw Healthcare. Frances was born on September 10, 1935, in Cheraw, SC and was a daughter of the late Eddie Coker and Neil Pate Coker. She was affectionally known as…
Read MoreObituaries June 19, 2024
JoAnne Cassidy Buck CHERAW – Jo Anne Buck, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 15,2024 at the age of 79. She was a cherished matriarch, known for her warm heart, creative spirit, and love for her family. Born on November 26, 1944, Jo Anne was not only known for her warmth…
Read MoreChesterfield County Sheriff’s Office is investigating possible drug overdose in Teals Mill area
Officials from the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a death from a possible drug overdose in the Teals Mill area. Chesterfield County Sheriff Cambo Streater said deputies received a call about an unconscious 30-year-old female on Stagecoach Road on Monday, June 24. He said the female was later pronounced dead by the Chesterfield County…
Read MoreTwo people found dead at a Cheraw motel
Officials from the Chesterfield County Coroner’s Office have confirmed an investigation involving two people found dead at a Cheraw motel on Sunday. “It is still an active investigation,” said John James, chief deputy coroner for Chesterfield County. “No names are given at this time.” The deaths are being investigated by the Cheraw Police Department and…
Read MoreObituaries June 12, 2024
Wilson Taylor Brown CLEMSON/CHERAW – Mr. Wilson Taylor Brown, 94, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. He was born on February 9, 1930, to the late George Merton Brown, Sr. and Cleo Taylor Brown. Wilson earned a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the University of South Carolina. He devoted 21 years of service…
Read MoreUnofficial elections results from June 10 primary
Here are the unofficial election results from the June 10 primary for Chesterfield County. Election results will be certified at 10 a.m. June 13 at the Chesterfield County Voter Registration office. U.S. House of Representatives District 7 Mal Hyman had 2,610 (50.82%), while Daryl W. Scott had 12,205 votes (49.18%). Hyman will face incumbent Republican…
Read MoreObituaries May 5, 2024
Cathy Adams CHERAW – Cathy Adams, a cherished member of the Cheraw community, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2024, at the age of 67. Born in Franklin, NC on December 27, 1956, she was a daughter of the late Rev. Max and Sue Holland. Cathy was a dedicated Administrative Assistant in the healthcare sector,…
Read MoreMusic on Main in Chesterfield is Friday, June 7
Music on Main in Chesterfield will kick off its season with its first concert June 7. Sponsored by the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce, Longleaf Social Club will perform from 6-8 p.m. “This will be our kickstart to monthly Music on Main, which will be the first Friday of every month on Main Street in Chesterfield…
Read MoreOne dead after collision near Pageland
A person died after a crash near Pageland Friday (May 31). According to Master Trooper Mitchell Ridgeway of the South Carolina Highway Patrol, the crash happened on Airport Road near Eddie Horton Road at 6:27 p.m., approximately four miles south of Pageland. A person driving a 1988 Mercury sedan was traveling south on Airport Road.…
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