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June 5, 2020 McLeod Health modifies visitation restrictions McLeod Health has modified its visitation restrictions at McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Regional Medical Center and McLeod Health Clarendon.  Emergency department patients, inpatients and individuals undergoing outpatient procedures may have one designated visitor over the age of 18 for the duration of their hospital stay. No one under the age…

June 5, 2020 Further update on shootings The Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Department announced it responded to two locations today in reference to shootings that involved three victims. Deputies first responded to Central Place Lane and Bennett Road in the Pageland area of Chesterfield County. The victims were transported to CMC-Union in Monroe, North Carolina, and then transported to…

May 27, 2020 Cheraw man arrested for online coercion of minor Nathan Branham, 39, of Cheraw was arrested on a federal criminal complaint and charged with online coercion and enticement of a minor and transferring obscene material to a minor, according to a release from United States Attorney Peter M. McCoy, Jr. The complaint states…

May 19, 2020 Sheriff’s office captures one suspect, looks for another Deputies with the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office took Dennis Dashawn Stewart into custody today without incident at his residence, located at 31 Cleveland St. in Cheraw. Stewart was wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred Sunday, May 17, in Myrtle Beach. Stewart will…

May 15, 2020 Cheraw State Park changes fees S.C. Rep. Richie Yow has announced Cheraw State Park will not charge an admission fee to the park. Yow reminded everyone the park still needs donations and support as the public is able to help. More information will be posted to Breaking News as details become available.…

May 14, 2020 Absentee voting Voters in Chesterfield County can now vote absentee in any election in June 2020, including run-offs. In light of the coronavirus, any registered voter may now select Reason 18 – State of Emergency – on the absentee application.     Voters can vote in person at the county voter registration and elections…

COVID-19 Stats for May 9, 2020 Location Active Cases Within 14-day quarantine window Cfield County 75 total cases (31 active cases) 29520 13 (3 new cases) 29709 3 29718 4 29101 2 29727 0 29728 5 29584 2 29741 1 Unknown 1 Evidence is increasing about the high rates of infection in people who do…

May 9, 2020 Shooting on Cross Roads Church Road The Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred on Crossroads Church Road in the Mt. Croghan area of Chesterfield County this afternoon. The CCSO reports deputies were dispatched to scene about 5:50 p.m. Upon arrival, the deputies found a white male lying in…

May 7, 2020 Food distribution today A drive-through food distribution will be held at 4:30 p.m. every Thursday in the Patrick Presbyterian Church basement parking lot, located on U.S. Highway 1 in Patrick. The food distribution begins today. One food bag will be allotted per car/family. Sponsored by Harvest Hope of the Pee Dee Food…

Location Confirmed Cases Estimated Cases Possible Total Cfield County 69 (4 new cases) 424 493   29520 26 160 186 29709 9 55 64 29718 6 37 43 29101 7 43 50 29727 0 6 6 29728 14 86 100 29584 2 12 14 29741 4 25 29 Unknown 1       The estimated…