CCSO is investigating fatal shooting of a nine-year-old
A shooting incident near Pageland has claimed the life of a nine-year-old child early Sunday, Sept. 28. According to Chesterfield County Sheriff Cambo Streater, deputies responded to a shooting incident at a convenience store parking lot along Highway 9 in Pageland. Once on scene, officials discovered the incident resulted in the death of a nine-year-old…
Read MoreState officials continue to monitor Tropical Depression Nine
State officials continue to monitor Tropical Depression Nine. The State Emergency Operations Center has been activated and staffed by emergency personnel from multiple state agencies and emergency organizations. “The forecast for the incoming tropical depression has improved since yesterday, but it still poses a significant threat to our entire state with heavy rain and dangerous…
Read MoreGov. McMaster declares state of emergency for South Carolina
State officials to hold briefing on Saturday, Sept. 27 Gov. Henry McMaster issued executive order 2025-33, declaring a State of Emergency in preparation for the potential impacts of Tropical Disturbance 94L, and asks South Carolinians to monitor forecasts and begin taking proper precautions. McMaster’s order activates the South Carolina Emergency Operations Plan and directs the…
Read MoreJuvenile arrested for string of larceny offenses
A 13-year-old juvenile was arrested by the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office on Sunday, Sept. 21 in connection with a series of theft-related crimes. Sheriff Cambo Streater said the arrest occurred after deputies responded to a fraud report at the Blue-Sky Mart in Pageland. Once at the scene, deputies learned a stolen credit card had just…
Read MoreChasing Butterflies to partner with Tidal Wave Auto Spa for charity day on Sept. 19
IRIS HUNTER Staff Reporter Chasing Butterflies and Tidal Wave Auto Spa in Cheraw will partner for the car wash’s annual charity day on Sept. 19. The event will take place at Tidal Wave Auto Spa, located at 970 Chesterfield Highway in Cheraw, continuing the company’s mission of giving back to the community by raising funds for local…
Read MoreSC DOT to close bridge on Angelus Road
The South Carolina Department of Transportation will close the bridge on Angelus Road in Chesterfield County for repairs beginning Sept. 16. As part of this closure, a detour route will be set up. From Angelus Road, take Campbell Road to Johnson Road, and then back to Knight Road. SCDOT asks that drivers slow down and…
Read MoreWeekend events – Sept. 13
It is going to be a busy Saturday in Chesterfield County and the surrounding areas. Here are some events to give you something to do. The Cheraw Fish Hatchery, located at 433 Fish Hatchery Lane, Cheraw, will have a free fishing rodeo from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, for 5-15-year-olds. A parent or…
Read MoreObituaries Sept. 3, 2025
Shannon Turner Johnson MCFARLAN, N.C. — Shannon Turner Johnson, 55, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, surrounded by loved ones and content that her fight was over and her battle won. Born in Cheraw, SC, she was the daughter of Patricia Turner and the late Dillon Gerrald “Jerry” Turner, Sr. Shannon was a 1987…
Read MoreObituaries August 27, 2025
Madge Lenore Woodward Allen RUBY — Madge Lenore Woodward Allen Mrs. Madge Lenore Woodward Allen died Sunday, August 17, 2025 at the age of 103. Funeral services were held at 3:00 PM Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at White Oak Presbyterian Church by Reverend Charlie Short with burial following in the church cemetery. The family greeted…
Read MoreObituaries August 20, 2025
Jeffery Benjamin Mosier PAGELAND — Jeffery Benjamin Mosier, 63, of Pageland, SC passed away on August 11, 2025 in Pageland, South Carolina. He was born on April 9, 1962 in St. Augustine, Florida to the late Edgar B. Mosier and Florence Grace McPhee Mosier. He is survived by his devoted wife of 24 years, Stacee…
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