Area News

Dec. 29, 2019 Sheriff’s office investigating shooting near Cheraw The Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting on Chatham Lake Lane, near Cheraw. More information will be posted to Breaking News as details become available.

Dec. 12, 2019 Suspect wanted in Compton death Chesterfield County Sheriff James “JD” Dixon just announced Darreus Anthony Isaac is wanted for the murder of Daniel Chase Compton, which occurred Dec. 5 on Midway Road near Cheraw. Anyone who has information as to Isaac’s whereabouts or additional information about the incident is asked to contact…

December 10, 2019 Adams is new Chesterfield High Principal Neil Adams has been named the new principal of Chesterfield High School, effective July 1. Adams will be taking over for Scott Radkin, Chesterfield High’s principal for the last 18 years, who will be retiring on June 30.  Adams is currently the principal of Chesterfield-Ruby Middle…

Dec. 6, 2019 Shooting victim has been identified Chesterfield County Coroner Kip Kiser stated the victim of last night’s shooting on Midway Road near Cheraw was 23-year-old Daniel Chase Compton of Cheraw. An autopsy has been scheduled for this morning. More information will be posted to Breaking News as details become available. Read the full…

Dec. 5, 2019 Fatal shooting near Cheraw A fatal shooting occurred earlier tonight on Midway Road near Cheraw, according to Chesterfield County Sheriff James “JD” Dixon. Two men reportedly kicked in the door of a home and shot another man who was inside the home. The sheriff’s office is now searching for the suspects. More…

Nov. 29, 2019 Fatality on Zoar Road A Cheraw man has died as the result of an automobile accident on Zoar Road near Brock’s Mill Road. The man is 55-year-old Charles Michael Nivens, according to Chesterfield County Chief Deputy Coroner John James. More information will be posted to Breaking News as details become available. Read…

Nov. 27, 2019 Woman charged in baby’s death out on bond Breanna Lewis has been released on a $20,000 surety bond, according to the Chesterfield County Fourth Judicial Circuit Public Index. Lewis is required to wear GPS monitoring and reside at an address in Rockingham, N.C., including spending nights at that address. Lewis was arrested…

Nov. 20, 2019 McBee, Central cross country compete at state The McBee boys cross country team came in fifth in the A state championship meet at Camden yesterday. This was the best finish in the 10-year history of the program at MHS. Dixie defeated the Governors School for Science and Math by eight points to…

Nov. 15, 2019 Arrest made in jogger assault The Cheraw Police Department has announced the arrest of Eric Demond Davis in reference to an assault on a female jogger the morning of Sept. 7 “I personally want to commend the victim in this case for her courage and strength that she displayed on the day…

Nov. 14, 2019 All County Honor Band in concert tonight The Chesterfield County All-County Honor Band will be in concert at 6 p.m. tonight at McBee High School. The concert is free and open to the public. The concert is the finale of a two-day band clinic that included students from all four county middle…