Area News

Sept. 6, 2019 S.C. Forestry Commission to lift statewide burning ban Saturday  State Forester Scott Phillips will lift the statewide burning ban, effective at 7 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7. Forestry Commission officials still urge vigilance when burning outdoors.

Sept. 5, 2019 Schools open Friday Chesterfield County Schools will operate on a regular schedule tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 6. Hurricane Dorian has moved out of the area.   Did you have any damage at your home or office? We’d like to know about it. Send your comments to: [email protected].  

Sept. 4, 2019 County prepares for possible storm effects Officials in Chesterfield County have taken two actions in preparation for possible storm effects. School closing Chesterfield County School District will be closed Thursday, Sept. 5. All after-school activities and practices are also cancelled for Thursday, Sept. 5. CCSD Superintendent Dr. Harrison Goodwin said in a…

Aug. 27, 2019 McBee to swear in McLeod and Odom McBee Town Council will hold a special meeting at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, for the purpose of swearing in council members A. C. McLeod Jr. and Glenn Odom.

Aug. 26, 2019 Shooting in Pageland The Pageland Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred last night. According to a statement from Police Chief Craig Greenlee, officers responded to 513 N. Hickory St. in reference to the shooting. The victim was shot in the upper right side of his chest and airlifted to Atrium…

Aug. 26, 2019 Cheraw Coaching Update At 4:00 p.m. Monday, August 26, Chesterfield County School District Superintendent Dr. Harrison Goodwin told The Link, “Based on our findings of misconduct involving two employees, Cheraw head football coach Andy Poole and assistant coach Andre Garvin, both will resume their teaching duties on Tuesday, August 27, and have…

Aug. 23, 2019 Goodwin confirms statement about Braves coaching Chesterfield County School District Superintendent Dr. Harrison Goodwin just confirmed the statement he gave to The Link last night. “Cheraw High School Athletic Director Coach David Byrd will coach the Braves football team in their first game of the season Friday night against Darlington.”  Goodwin added…

Aug. 23, 2019 Shooting in McBee Chesterfield County Sheriff James “JD” Dixon has confirmed two people have been shot in the McBee area of Chesterfield County and have been transported to Carolina Pines Hospital. Dixon said the shooting was a private altercation between the two who involved. He said the scene is secure, and the…

Aug. 23, 2019 Update on McBee Shooting A statement from the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office reports deputies were dispatched to the town of McBee earlier today and discovered the shooting occurred on Southside Road. The shooting was in reference to a drug-related incident. The two are being treated for non-life threatening injuries. More details will…

Aug. 21, 2019 Green withdraws appeal of McBee election Shilon Green has voluntarily withdrawn his appeal regarding the results of the McBee town election of Sept. 4, 2018, according to a document filed in the Court of Common Appeals in Chesterfield. As stated in the document addressed to the McBee Municipal Election Commission and submitted…