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Man arrested after barricading himself in Pageland home
Chesterfield County Sheriff Cambo Streater confirmed Thursday (Aug. 22) morning that the armed man who previously barricaded himself in a Pageland home is in custody. Streater said the area is now safe and thanked the community for their cooperation during this incident. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division and area law enforcement have been on…
Read MoreDriver dies in single-vehicle crash near Pageland
A person was killed in a single-vehicle crash near Pageland on Friday, July 19. According to Master Trooper Ridgeway of the S.C. Highway Patrol, the collision occurred at 3:30 p.m. on Lighthouse Church Road near Evans Mill Road, four miles east of Pageland. The driver of a 2006 BMW sedan was traveling east on Lighthouse…
Read MoreChesterfield County Coroner’s Office investigates death of a child
The Chesterfield County Coroner’s Office is investigating the death of a child. According to Chesterfield County Coroner Kip Kiser, a child died Tuesday, July 9, in Cheraw. “It is still under investigation,” he said. Kiser added that the Chesterfield County Coroner’s Office, the Cheraw Police Department, and the Child Fatality team from the State Law…
Read MoreSCDOT to repair bridge on SC 265 over Lynches River in Chesterfield County
The South Carolina Department of Transportation officials announced they would begin repairs on the bridge on S.C. 265 over the Lynches River in Chesterfield County on Jan. 7. Repairs are expected to last approximately 120 days. The road will be closed at the bridge site, and traffic will be detoured using Flat Creek Road/McBee Highway…
Read MoreObituaries May 10, 2023
James Laylon “PeeWee” Davis Sr. CHESTERFIELD – Mr. James Laylon “PeeWee” Davis, Sr., age 94, entered into rest on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. PeeWee lived his life to the fullest until a few weeks ago. Services will be held at Zoar United Methodist Church, 2842 Zoar Road,…
Read MoreNo threat to Long Middle School
May 8, 2023 No threat to Long Middle School Chesterfield County Sheriff Cambo Streater announced this morning his office became aware of a post to social media by a student at Long Middle School. The post showed a picture of an AR-15 rifle, and the student made some comments that led the CCSO to believe…
Read MoreObituaries March 15, 2023
Thressa Carolyn Davidson-Parker JACKSONVILLE, FL – Mrs. Thressa Carolyn Davidson-Parker, age 85, went home to be with her lord on Saturday morning, March 4, 2023 at her home. Funeral services were held at 3:00 PM on Friday, March 10, 2023 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Donald Wallace, Sr. with burial following in the…
Read MoreStreater wins sheriff’s race
Nov. 8, 2022 Streater wins sheriff’s race Note: All election results are unofficial until certified by the county election commission Thursday, Nov. 10. With a county-wide turnout of nearly 49 percent, Cambo Streater canvassed 6,891 votes (54.5 percent) to defeat incumbent sheriff James Dixon with 5,751 votes (45.5 percent). In the contest for State Superintendent…
Read MoreObituaries Sept. 7, 2022
Mable Elizabeth Wicker Brown MYRTLE BEACH/CHERAW – Mable Elizabeth Wicker Brown, 89, died Saturday, August 27, 2022. Born in Wallace, SC she was a daughter of the late William Roland and Donnie Bennett Wicker. She was a member of the Surfside Baptist Church. She was a volunteer with the American Red Cross (Cheraw Chapter and…
Read MoreNETC has data breach
Northeastern Technical College has announced information has been accessed and “exfiltrated” from one of its servers. Some of the information relates to former students. NETC said it is working with law enforcement to investigate the data breach. Read the full account in the June 15 issue of The Link.
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