Area News
Accident on Airport Road at 265. Detour advised
June 22, 2020 Accident on Airport Road at 265 Detour advised The Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office along with other first responders in the county are at the scene of a traffic accident on Airport Road near Highway 265 that involves multiple vehicles and victims. Some victims are being airlifted from the Pageland Airport. Drivers are…
Read MorePageland man faces charges connected to sexual exploitation of minors
June 19, 2020 Pageland man faces charges connected to sexual exploitation of minors A 39-year-old man from Pageland has been arrested on child sexual abuse material charges. Timmy Earl McClain faces nine charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors, according to an announcement by South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson. McClain was arrested on…
Read MorePolice looking for McBride
June 12, 2020 Police looking for McBride The Cheraw Police Department is looking for 35-year-old Alvaro McBride for assaulting a 67-year-old woman in Cheraw. Anyone who has information as to the whereabouts of Alvaro Seleste McBride is asked to contact the Cheraw Police Department at (843) 537-7868 or 911. Callers can remain anonymous. A cash…
Read MoreCorrect picture
June 11, 2020 Correct picture Following up on The Link’s Breaking News last night about an incorrect picture, this is the correct picture for Davonta Robinson.
Read MoreMcLeod Health Cheraw restricts visitation
June 10, 2020 McLeod Health Cheraw restricts visitation Effective today, McLeod Health Cheraw will continue restrictive visitation in the hospital. However, patients undergoing elective surgeries are allowed to have ONE designated visitor over the age of 18 for the duration of their hospital stay. This one visitor will be required to wear a face mask and visitor-issued armband/ID at all…
Read MoreIncorrect mugshot
June 10, 2020 Incorrect mugshot The Link has just been informed the mugshot of Devonte Robinson that was provided to The Link is not the Devonte Robinson who is referred to in the article.
Read MoreButler unofficial winner of District 9 race
June 9, 2020 Butler unofficial winner of District 9 race The unofficial tally of votes for the Chesterfield County Council District 9 race is Rhett Butler 292, Mark Ingram 247. The votes will be verified later this week. More information will be posted to Breaking News as details become available.
Read MoreSheriff, chief deputy test positive for coronavirus
June 5, 2020 Sheriff, chief deputy test positive for coronavirus Chesterfield County Sheriff James Dixon and Chief Deputy Chris Page have tested positive for the coronavirus. To lessen the risk of spreading the virus, the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office is working to conduct contact tracing. The CCSO is also monitoring employees for symptoms, sanitizing all…
Read MoreShootings in county
June 5, 2020 Shootings in county The Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office is responding to shootings on the western side of the county this morning. More information will be posted to Breaking News as details become available. Read the full account in the June 10 issue of The Link.
Read MoreUpdate on shootings
June 5, 2020 Update on shootings The Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office reports deputies are working a shooting with multiple victims on Coon Creek Road near Pageland. All victims have been transported to hospital in North Carolina. The CCSO states there is no threat to the community. The investigation is ongoing. More information will be posted…
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