Area News

April 3, 2020 Cancellations The Patrick Town Council meeting scheduled for April 7 has been cancelled.  The Chesterfield Town Council meeting for April 9 has been cancelled. American Legion Post 74 meeting scheduled for April 13 has been cancelled.  The Ruby Cruise-In scheduled for April 16 has been canceled. Red flag alert The South Carolina…

April 3, 2020 County modifies some services Chesterfield County departments will continue to provide services to the public, although changes have been made in the work schedules of some employees, according to a statement this afternoon by Chesterfield County Administrator Tim Eubanks. “Effective Monday, April 6, 2020, there will be an internal rotation of employees…

April 2, 2020 SCHSL remains optimistic about spring sports While all K-12 public schools in South Carolina will remain closed until at least May 1, the leadership of the S.C. High School League remains optimistic about the resumption of spring sports this season. Student-athletes have been encouraged to work out and practice on their own,…

April 2, 2020 COVID-19 cases in county reach 10 South Carolina DHEC reported this afternoon the total of reported positive cases of COVID-19 in Chesterfield County is now 10. No deaths from the virus have been reported in the county at this time. The state total of reported positive cases is now 1,554 with 31…

March 31, 2020 Candidates file for office A total of 35 candidates have thrown their hats into the ring for 17 different local and state offices that will be contested in the June primary and the November general election. Eight of the 17 races have at least two filed candidates, while the remaining have no…

March 27, 2020 McBee adopts curfew, announces changes The Town of McBee has adopted a curfew that will begin Saturday, March 28. It will be from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. and will remain in effect until further notice. The curfew does not apply to travel to and from work, medical providers, pharmacies, grocery stores, similar…

March 26, 2020 Pageland declares state of emergency, enacts curfew Pageland Town Council declared a state of emergency and enacted a curfew in a special meeting this afternoon. The curfew is consistent with the one enacted by the county and is effective from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m., effective tonight, and continuing until such time…

March 26, 2020 Sheriff’s office asks public’s help Investigators with the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office are asking the public’s help in finding James “Malique” Gross. He is a person of interest in a murder investigation. Gross could be driving a champagne-colored 2006 Nissan Maxima with North Carolina license plate HEA 3945. He may be in…

March 25, 2020 Investigation of death underway The Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death that was discovered last night when deputies were called to assist with entry into a residence on Harris Road near Cheraw. A press release from the CCSO states deputies discovered a black made on the bedroom floor with what…

March 25, 2020 Curfews beginning in county The Town of Cheraw has enacted a curfew from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. effective tonight and in place until further notice. This curfew does not impact necessary travel for work, to pharmacies, emergencies or similar situations. Several officials with Chesterfield County have stated they expect a county-wide curfew…