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NETC 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…
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 MoreOne dead, one injured in early-morning shooting on U.S. 1
One person is dead and another is in critical condition following an early-morning shooting Saturday along U.S. Highway 1 adjacent to the Sand Trap, according to Chesterfield County Sheriff Cambo Streater. Deputies were called to the scene around 2:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, after reports of gunfire in the area. Once on the scene, deputies…
Read MoreMotorcyclist dies in single-vehicle crash on SC 9
A motorcyclist died Tuesday, Oct. 14, after a crash occurred on SC Highway 9 near Gopher Hill Road, near Cheraw. According to Corporal Nick Pye of the South Carolina Highway Patrol, the crash took place around 6:30 p.m. and involved a single vehicle—a 2004 BMW motorcycle. Pye said the motorcycle was traveling southbound on SC…
Read MorePedestrian killed in hit-and-run on SC 9, investigation ongoing
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal collision that occurred early Tuesday morning (Sept. 30) on SC 9 near Azalea Road, claiming the life of a pedestrian. According to Master Trooper Hannah Davidson of the South Carolina Highway Patrol, the incident happened around 6:30 a.m. when a vehicle traveling eastbound on SC 9…
Read MoreFour adults, seven teenagers charged in connection to the death of a nine-year-old
The Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office has released information about the 11 individuals involved in connection with the death of nine-year-old boy in the Pageland area of Chesterfield County on Sunday, Sept. 28. “Our community is grieving the loss of a child, and we share in that grief,” said…
Read MoreCCSO 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…
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