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Feb. 16, 2021 Woman charged with misconduct in office, furnishing contraband to inmate A 33-year-old civil process server who has been employed with the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office since February 2019 has been charged with misconduct in office and furnishing contraband to an inmate. A statement from the CCSO identified the employee as Class 3…

Feb. 15, 2021 Man arrested for stabbing death of grandmother The Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office has just announced the arrest of a man in reference to the stabbing death of his grandmother. A report from the CCSO states deputies found 73-year-old Geraldine Sellers Marshall of Patrick deceased from multiple stab wounds to her upper body. Her…

Feb. 12, 2021 The McLeod Health Cheraw vaccine clinic is open in Chesterfield at Pine Grove Baptist Church, located on Zoar Road just off Highway 9 East, for people in category 1A and 65 years old or older. The process is moving quickly and smoothly. A work ID badge is required for those in catetory…

Feb. 5, 2021 CareSouth announces full vaccine calendar CareSouth Carolina has announced it has booked the maximum number of COVID-19 vaccine appointments for the week of Feb. 8-12 and will no longer be taking new appointments at this time. Appointment availability the week of Feb. 15 for those in Phase 1A or ages 65 and…

Feb. 5, 2021 Rewards offered in homicides, missing persons The Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s assistance in the following areas. Homicides The Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office is offering monetary rewards for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any suspect(s) that were involved in these two homicides. Wendell Paul Price…

Feb. 4, 2021 Multiple topics COVID vaccine updates CareSouth Carolina is no longer taking new appointments this week to administer COVAX. The latest updates on COVAX supply and availability are posted online at caresouth-carolina.com. McLeod Health Cheraw will hold a COVID-19 vaccine clinic for the 1A category (includes 70 and older individuals) from 8 a.m. to…

Feb. 2, 2021 County employees receiving COVAX The Link newspaper has learned the Chesterfield clinic of CareSouth Carolina is administering the first dose of COVAX this week to some Chesterfield County employees, regardless of age or job description, in addition to first responders and those over 70. Six weeks ago, the Chesterfield County Department of…

Jan. 29, 2021 Patrick hearing postponed The Town of Patrick has announced the hearing scheduled for tonight at 5:30 p.m. has been continued due to unforeseen circumstances concerning personal matters with counsel retained. The purpose of this hearing is to determine the qualifications of the elected member Cynthia McCormick and her ability to hold office…

Jan. 29, 2021 Shaw AFB accepting some COVAX appointments According to a letter from the commanding officer of the 20th Medical Group, USAF, stationed at Shaw Air Force Base, that unit is accepting COVAX appointments for a limited group of military veterans. In accordance with Department of Defense prioritization, this unit is offering Pfizer COVAX…

Jan. 28, 2021 CareSouth Carolina taking more COVAX appointments CareSouth Carolina has announced it is now scheduling appointments for next week to administer vaccines to those in Phase 1A, including first responders and ages 70 and over in Chesterfield and Marlboro counties. You do not need to be a patient of CareSouth Carolina. Walk-ins are not…