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John surprised with Teacher of the Year
Sept. 16, 2020 John surprised with Teacher of the Year Chesterfield-Ruby Middle School mathematics teacher Jela John, left, was surprised with the announcement she was selected as Chesterfield County School District’s Teacher of the Year. CCSD Superintendent Dr. Harrison Goodwin, right, and other members of the district office visited CRMS to make the announcement
Read MoreDam/reservoir owners, operators should begin lowering water levels
Sept. 16, 2020 Dam/reservoir owners, operators should begin lowering water levels Owners and operators of reservoirs statewide should check their dams and take appropriate steps to safely lower the water levels today and through the next several days in preparation for potential problems caused by heavy rainfall from Hurricane Sally, according to the S.C. Department…
Read MoreOdom takes McBee mayoral seat
Sept. 3, 2020 Odom takes McBee mayoral seat Glen Odom gathered 213 votes to edge Charlie Short with 203 votes to win the McBee mayoral seat in Tuesday’s tightly contested election. Taking the two McBee Town Council seats were political newcomers James Linton and Robby Liles with 211 and 201 votes, respectively. Incumbent Charlie Sutton…
Read MoreInvestigation due to unlawful gun sales results in arrest
Sept. 3, 2020 Investigation due to unlawful gun sales results in arrest The Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office has announced the CCSO executed a search warrant at the residence of Olive Harold Tyner on Mount Olivet Church Road in the Patrick area of Chesterfield County on Wednesday, Sept. 2. The The sheriff’s office conducted an extensive…
Read MoreMcBee election results
Sept. 1, 2020 McBee election results Initial results are in for the McBee election for mayor and two council seats. In the race for mayor, Charlie Short received 199 votes, while Glenn Odom received 194. Two seats for town council were being decided, with the top two vote-getters being the winners. The votes were as follows…
Read MoreCounty Council/Administration Office hit with COVID-19
Aug. 19, 2020 County Council/Administration Office hit with COVID-19 The Chesterfield County Council/Administration office has released the following statement: As of yesterday, August 18, 2020, a number of employees in the County Council/Administration Office tested positive for COVID-19. Given the relatively small staff (eight full-time employees), which has now been reduced by about half, the…
Read MoreJefferson 8U wins Dixie World Series
Aug. 5, 2020 Jefferson 8U wins Dixie World Series The Jefferson 8U Dixie Softball team won its World Series in Oxford, Alabama, today. The girls came back from a 5-0 score to win 6-5. They will be coming through Hartsville, McBee and Jefferson later this evening. More information will be posted to Breaking News as…
Read MoreCCSD closes enrollment in virtual academy
Aug. 3, 2020 CCSD closes enrollment in virtual academy The Chesterfield County School District has closed enrollment in its virtual academy after 3,024 students were enrolled in it. That figure represents about 43 percent of the approximate CCSD total enrollment of 7,000 students. More information will be posted to Breaking News as details become available.…
Read MoreSearch underway for missing McBee youth
July 31, 2020 Search underway for missing McBee youth The Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s help in locating 17-year-old Clifton Washington of West Walnut Avenue in McBee. Washington left his home Tuesday, July 28, after meeting Darrius Brooks and two other individuals on Facebook. He headed towards Charlotte, N.C., around noon in…
Read MoreCounty administrator speaks about animal services
July 27, 2020 County administrator speaks about animal services The Link is aware of concerns some individuals have raised about Chesterfield County Animal Services. Chesterfield County Administrator Tim Eubanks said: “Chesterfield County takes the recent allegations concerning Animal Services very seriously. County staff, volunteers and rescue organizations have worked together for years now to transform Chesterfield…
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