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  July 19, 2019 Busby convicted, sentenced to 50 years in prison Fourth Judicial Circuit Solicitor Will Rogers has just announced James David Busby was convicted by a Chesterfield County jury today of voluntary manslaughter, armed robbery and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime in the June 19, 2017, death…

June 25, 2019 Jury duty scam A new scam has just shown up in Darlington County and may appear in Chesterfield County. Residents are reporting receiving emails and telephone calls telling them they failed to report for jury duty and must pay a fine. The emails and calls are a scam and are not true.…

June 24, 2019 Utility scam targets businesses Several business owners in the Chesterfield area reported receiving telephone calls from people posing as Duke Energy employees who threaten to disconnect the business’ power unless payment is made with a prepaid gift card. Chesterfield Police Chief Eric Hewett advises the public to hang up on the callers.…

June 21, 2019 Hough turns himself in Ryu Deshawn Hough turned himself in to the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office at 10:30 this morning, according to a statement from the CCSO. He was accompanied by his attorney. Hough was sought in the shooting death of 18-year-old Amber Horton.  Hough has been booked and is at the…

June 21, 2019 Hough charged with murder Ryu Deshawn Hough has been charged with murder, the use of a weapon in a violent crime and shooting into a motor vehicle, according to Lt. Wayne Jordan with the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office. He is currently being held at the Chesterfield County Detention Center. Bond will be…

June 20, 2019 Sheriff’s office looking for man in Pageland shooting   The Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s help in locating Ryu Deshawn Hough, a 19-year-old who is wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred on Highway 151 south of Pageland about 11 p.m. last night. Anyone knowing Hough’s whereabouts is…

June 13, 2019 School board adopts record $61.4M budget Based on the recommendation of CCSD Superintendent Dr. Harrison Goodwin, the Chesterfield County School Board approved a record $61.4 million general fund budget for 2019-20, which takes effect July 1. The new financial plan represents a 5 percent increase over the current general fund of $58.5…

June 9, 2019 Oliver found safe The Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office just announced Oliver has been found “safe and sound” in Cleveland County, N.C. More details will be posted to Breaking News as information becomes available. Read the full account in the June 12 issue of The Link.

June 8, 2019 Missing person: Thomas Jack Oliver The Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s help in locating a missing person, Thomas Jack Oliver. Oliver is an 87-year-old white male, 6’1” tall and weighing 170 pounds. He was last seen about 2:30 p.m. leaving Tractor Supply in Wadesboro, N.C., driving a white 1997…

June 7, 2019 More on McBee High employee arrests Chesterfield County School District Superintendent Dr. Harrison Goodwin confirmed the financial accounts of all schools in the district are inspected each year as part of the required annual audit of the entire financial operation of the school district. The investigation into potential financial improprieties at McBee…