Obituaries Nov. 26, 2025
George Edward Adams CHERAW — George Edward Adams, 70, passed away on November 19, 2025. Born in Laurinburg, NC, he was the son of the late John Erwin and Frances Virginia Adams. A dedicated member of his community, George was a longtime member at First United Methodist Church of Cheraw, the Lions Club, and the…
Read MoreNETC terminates Wagner, names interim president
After more than two hours in executive session Tuesday, Nov. 25, the Northeastern Technical College Area Commission reversed a decision on the president’s resignation and terminated his employment effective immediately. The first action taken by board members was to unanimously approve moving forward with the presidential search process and to adopt the timeline and outline…
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Mary Alene Gentry Burr CHERAW — Mary Alene Gentry Burr entered into eternal rest on November 2, 2025, at her home in Cheraw, SC. Mary was born October 8, 1938, in Americas, GA to Landon Miles Gentry and Jayne Turnage Gentry. At a young age, Mary’s family moved to Fayetteville, NC where her father was…
Read MoreVeterans Day Parade canceled due to cold temperatures but program will be moved inside Chesterfield County Courthouse
Due to expected cold temperatures on Tuesday, Nov. 11, the Chesterfield County Veterans Advisory Committee and the Office of Veterans Affairs have announced the cancellation of the parade portion of the 2025 Veterans Day program. The program will take place at 10:30 a.m. inside the Chesterfield County Courthouse, where the community will gather to honor…
Read MoreLucille King Douglas CHESTERFIELD — Lucille King Douglas, affectionately known as “MaCille,” of Chesterfield entered into rest October 28, 2025, at her home. Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Chesterfield Baptist Church by Pastor Randy Bishop and Rev. Charles Owens with burial to follow in the Chesterfield Cemetery. The…
Read MoreUnofficial Municipal Election Results – Nov. 4, 2025
These are the unofficial results. The results will be certified later this week. Cheraw District 2 Jerry Tucker (incumbent): 64 Write in: 2 District 4 Robert Williams: 33 Delphenia Rollins: 32 District 6 Tom Boan (incumbent): 126 Samuel Richardson III: 23 Jefferson Genevieve M. Robinson: 50 Alvin Bill Myers: 49 Write in: 5 Mt. Croghan…
Read MorePageland police officer arrested on domestic violence charge
A Pageland police officer has been arrested and terminated following a domestic violence incident earlier this week. According to the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrested Brandon Gerald Dixon, 37, on Wednesday, Oct. 29, after responding to a call regarding a domestic dispute. Dixon was booked into the Chesterfield County Detention Center the same day.…
Read MoreObituaries Oct. 22, 2025
Melvin Eugene ‘Gene’ Polson III CHERAW — Melvin Eugene “Gene” Polson III passed away peacefully at his home on October 18, 2025 following a brief illness. He was the son Agnes Polson and the late Melvin Eugene Polson, Jr. Gene was preceded in death by his father listed above, maternal grandparents, Edwin Harold Odom, Sr.…
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Frankie Larue Parrott CHERAW — Frankie Larue Parrott, 55, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025. Born, June 14, 1970, in Lake City, SC, he was the son of Sherry Irene Steett Parrott and the late John William Parrott. Frankie dedicated his career to Lawn Care and Irrigation, where he was known for his friendly…
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Danny Ray ‘Dat Rat’ Sellers CHESTERFIELD — Mr. Danny Ray “Dat Rat” Sellers, age 64, entered into rest on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at his home. A celebration of life service was held at 4:00 PM on Sunday, October 5, 2025 in the chapel of Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home by Pastor Jamie Gulledge. The family greeted…
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