Area Breaking News
SC Forestry Commission issues statewide red flag fire alert
The South Carolina Forestry Commission has issued a statewide Red Flag Fire Alert, effective immediately until further notice. The alert was issued to discourage outdoor burning, as current weather conditions significantly increase the risk of wildfires. A combination of dry vegetation from the lack of rain, low relative humidity levels below 30 percent, and gusty…
Read MoreThree people charged in the shooting death of 19-year-old
The Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office has arrested and charged three people in the shooting death of Jonathan Alexander Williams on Sunday, Feb. 16 in the Cash community. Chesterfield County Sheriff Cambo Streater said 20-year-old Christopher Shane Hatcher, 17-year-old Gage James Lee Starling, and 19-year-old Charles Wayne Williams III. Hatcher is charged with murder…
Read MoreCCSO is investigating shooting death in Cash
The Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting in the Cash community after a man was found dead with multiple gunshots. Chesterfield County Sheriff Cambo Streater said deputies received a call at 10:11 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, about a shooting at a home on John Ralph Lane. Streater said deputies arrived on the scene…
Read MoreCCSO makes several drug distribution, possession arrests
The Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit and the Chesterfield Police Department successfully conducted a drug round-up on Jan. 23. Chesterfield County Sheriff Cambo Streater said it led to the arrest of six individuals on charges related to drug distribution and possession. The operation, part of…
Read MoreCCSD superintendent to leave position at end of school year
Chesterfield County School District Superintendent Dr. Chan Anderson announced plans to leave his position at the end of the 2024-25 school year. “After a time of prayer, reflection and conversation with my family, the time has come to bring my season as superintendent of Chesterfield County School District to a close, effective June 30, 2025,”…
Read MoreNWS issues advisory on travel, closures/delays for Jan. 23
The National Weather Service issued an advisory on possible hazardous travel conditions during the morning hours of Thursday, Jan. 23. Officials said there has been some melting snow Wednesday, Jan. 22 with temperatures plunging in the teens in the evening. Any lingering water on roadways will refreeze. This could create hazardous travel conditions, especially on…
Read MoreArea prepares for winter weather
According to the National Weather Service, a Winter Weather advisory is in effect for all areas of South Carolina south of the I-85 corridor. The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory until 10 a.m. on Jan. 22, with wind chills as low as -9°F. A Winter Weather Advisory will also be in…
Read MoreCSX begins railway maintenance in county
CSX Transportation has two railroad tie teams that will began working in Chesterfield County on Monday, Jan. 13 and are working toward Kershaw County. CSX officials said the company hopes to be finished with the maintenance by Feb. 6, weather permitting. The work will require a total closure of the railroad crossings along the way…
Read MoreCheraw Police arrests key suspect in recent shootings
Cheraw Police arrested the alleged instigator in connection with the recent shootings. Cheraw Police Julius Riley said Jamie “Jada-Boo” Buchanan Jr., was taken into custody on Friday, Jan. 10. Buchanan was apprehended through a collaborative operation involving the Cheraw Police Department, the US Marshals Office, and the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office. Riley said the arrest…
Read MoreState Inspector General issues report about investigation of dual enrollment and fiscal issues at NETC
The South Carolina Office of the Inspector General’s Office issued a report Friday detailing an investigation into Northeastern Technical College’s dual enrollment and fiscal issues. In the report, Inspector General Brian Lamkin wrote the SIG Office’s investigation was initiated from a confidential complaint that alleged NETC senior officials purposefully enrolled high school students in the…
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