Area Breaking News

Officials at the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office said an inmate at the Chesterfield County Detention Center attempted to take her life on Sept. 13. According to a release from the Sheriff’s Office, detention staff performed life-saving measures and called Emergency Medical Services. The inmate was taken to McLeod Health in Cheraw for further medical assistance.…

Cheraw Police Chief Julius Riley has just announced a young woman has been charged with child endangerment. Tiffany Reese reportedly left her child, who is younger than 1 year old, unattended in her vehicle in the Walmart parking lot. Witnesses stated Reese took two older children into the store with her and was inside approximately…

Shooting in Cheraw A shooting that occurred in Cheraw about 12:40 this morning resulted in one person being airlifted to an area hospital for treatment. The shooting took place at Graystone Apartments off Davis Street. No other information is being released at this time. Cheraw Police Investigator Nicole Scott said the investigation is still ongoing.…

June 14, 2023 Man arrested for murder A man from the Pageland area has been arrested for murder in the shooting death of another man in the Pageland area. The Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office was notified about the shooting early this morning, according to Sheriff Cambo Streater. He said the CCSO was told someone had…

New AD/football coach coming to McBee The Link has learned Chesterfield County School Board has approved the hiring of Andy Karcher as the incoming athletic director and football coach at McBee High School. Karcher is coming from Cumberland County, N.C.

Bedford captured The Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office has announced Emanuel Auromond Bedford was taken into custody this morning about 1:35 a.m. after having escaped from the Chesterfield County Detention Center about 9:42 p.m. Saturday night. An additional charge of escape was added to Bedford’s prior charges of murder and kidnapping. Sheriff Cambo Streater said more…

May 26, 2023 Lady Rams receive heroes’ welcome The Chesterfield High School Lady Rams AA State Championship softball team is receiving a heroes’ welcome to Chesterfield as fire trucks and fans escort the players from Bethel Road in Jefferson to Pageland and down Highway 9 to Chesterfield. Read the full account in the May 31…

May 26, 2023 Lady Rams win AA State Championship The Chesterfield Lady Rams softball team has just won the AA State Championship by defeating the Mid-Carolina Lady Rebels 8-3. The Lady Rams will bring the trophy back to Chesterfield later tonight. Read the full account in the May 31 issue of The Link.

May 26, 2023 Juvenile shooting death in Pageland The Pageland Police Department has released the following statement about a shooting that occurred last night in Pageland. Pageland Police officers responded about 9 p.m. May 25 to the 600 block of West McGregor Street in reference to a shooting incident. Officers located a deceased juvenile victim.…