Area News

September 6, 2018  Odom Files Protest After McBee Election The final vote in the McBee election for town council yielded tallies of McLeod 212, Green 209, Odom 208, Robinson 182 and Tyner 8. Linda Sterling, chair of the McBee Municipal Election Commission, then declared this count as the official result during the public certification of…

Sept. 4, 2018 Record Turnout Yields Tight Race in McBee Election A record turnout of about 66 percent of the electorate in the town of McBee yielded extremely tight numbers in the unofficial results of the two contested seats in the McBee Town Council election held Tuesday. A total of 429 ballots was cast. Incumbent…

Cheraw Woman Arrested for Simple Assault on Toddler August 31, 2018 A Cheraw woman has been charged with simple assault on a toddler following unexplained bruises and red marks on the child. A report from the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office states a deputy was dispatched to McLeod Health Cheraw in reference to a child who…

August 31, 2018 New Cheraw Rec Director The Town of Cheraw has hired Brian Rogers as its new recreation and leisure services director. A native of Lake View, Rogers graduated from Coastal Carolina University and has been employed with the Gaston County, NC Parks and Recreation Department. He will begin his duties with the Town of…

Aug. 28, 2018 Drug Raid in Cheraw A raid on a suspected drug house on Highway 52 south of Cheraw just before daylight this morning resulted in two arrests and three children being taken into protective custody, according to Chesterfield County Sheriff Jay Brooks. Drugs, stolen weapons and cash were found at the scene. More…

Aug. 28, 2018 Shooting Near Pageland A man was shot in a house on Mangum School Road early this morning. According to Chesterfield County Sheriff Jay Brooks, the man told deputies he came home to find two people inside the house. In the ensuing struggle, he was shot and transported to a hospital in Monroe. More…

August 28, 2018 Investigation Continues in Cheraw Shooting The investigation of a shooting that occurred last night at West Forest Apartments in Cheraw in still ongoing, according to a spokesperson with the Cheraw Police Department. One person was shot and treated at McLeod Health Cheraw. More information will be posted to Breaking News as details…

Aug. 15, 2018 Fatal Accident South of Cheraw Chesterfield County Coroner Kip Kiser has confirmed the death of an individual in an automobile accident this afternoon. The name is being withheld pending notification of family. A statement from the S.C. Highway Patrol said the accident occurred on Highway 52 south of Cheraw near Bethel Church…

Aug. 15, 2018 Arrest made in McBee Death According to Chesterfield County Sheriff Jay Brooks, an arrest has been made in the death of 31-year-old Sean Wright of McBee. Qordarius Holloman has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature. The assault is believed to have occurred Aug.…

Aug. 15, 2018 Update on Fatal Accident South of Cheraw Chesterfield County Coroner Kip Kiser has identified the person who died in an automobile accident this afternoon, 64-year-old Brenda Mickens of Morven, N.C. An autopsy is scheduled for tomorrow morning. A statement from the S.C. Highway Patrol said the accident occurred on Highway 52 south…