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Money approved for bridge repair
The bridge at the end of State Road in Cheraw that was closed immediately upon routine inspection last month is already scheduled to be repaired, according to Cheraw Mayor Andy Ingram. “Good news!” Ingram announced last Thursday. “The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Commissioner approved the funding today to replace the bridge on State Road.” SCDOT plans to begin work as early as April, said Ingram. “We hope it will be...
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Dr. Agnes Schultz and her staff recently welcomed The Greater Cheraw Chamber of Commerce to their ribbon cutting and open house at 119 Chesterfield Hwy. The event was open to the public, with hot dogs and light refreshments served. Cheraw Pediatrics has been a Chamber of Commerce member since 1995. "We were happy to help them celebrate the opening of such a beautiful new facility," said Phil Powell, president of the chamber.

Grand opening for Dr. Schultz’ office
Dr. Agnes Schultz and her staff recently welcomed The Greater Cheraw Chamber of Commerce to their ribbon cutting and open house at 119 Chesterfield Hwy. The event was open to the public, with hot dogs and light refreshments served. Cheraw Pediatrics has been a Chamber of Commerce member since 1995. “We were happy to help them celebrate the opening of such a beautiful new facility,” said Phil Powell, president of the chamber.
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Chesterfield S.C. Works service changes
In person Unemployment Services, WIA, Trade Adjustment Assistance and Employment Services are no longer available at the Chesterfield S.C. Works located at 344 East Blvd, Chesterfield (beside the YMCA) effective Feb. 14, 2013. If you need access to “self-service” activities to include computer access you can report to 318 Front Street, Cheraw. Effective March 12, 2013, self-services will also be available at the Chesterfield County Library,...
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Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office - arrests for Feb. 28, 2013
The following arrests were recently made by the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office: • Wilmar Henry Schaff, 19, of 108 Brown Springs Church Road, Patrick, was arrested for destruction/damage/vandalism of property. • Jovanni Jamal McLain, 21, of 1534 Academy Road, Bennettsville, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. • Charles Michael Sullivan, 52, of 209 N. Maxton St., Jefferson, was arrested for criminal domestic viole...
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Slinging mud and dust, here they come!
The Sandhills State Forest of Chesterfield County does more than grow pine trees. At least once a year, it brings in people from all around the country to race through its soft, sandy, dirt roads. The Sandblast Rally, as it is called, begins Friday and continues through the weekend. Chesterfield County Council has given its blessings to the event for the past several years, as it is a big boost the local economy. Those competing, in cars or...
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Cheraw Police Department - arrests for Feb. 28, 2013
The following arrests were recently made by the Cheraw Police Department: • Darvis Tavon Johnson, 20, of 452 Goodman Circle, Cheraw, was arrested for distribution of marijuana. • J. T. Harris, 31, of 210 Cash Road, Cheraw, was arrested for trespassing and public drunk. • Tracy Wayne McQueen Jr., 21, of 147 Lowe Road, Chesterfield, was arrested for disorderly conduct. • Larry Moore, 30, of 892 Macedonia Church Road, Cheraw, was arreste...
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Cheraw man arrested for child pornography
Suspicion, from the U.S. Postal Inspector’s Office in Charlotte, N.C., sparked an investigation that eventually led to the arrest of a 74-year-old Cheraw man for possession of child pornography and obscene materials. George Walter Krauss, of 152 Longhorn Lane, was taken into custody Feb. 15, and all of his electronic devices were seized by federal search warrant, according to lawmen. Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Deputy Sgt. Wayne Jordan sa...
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College student shot and killed
Anthony Darnell Liddell, 19, of Bennettsville, a student at Coastal Carolina University in Conway, S.C., was shot and killed in a parking lot Tuesday night, according to police. He was a sophomore. Coastal Carolina University (CCU), on its website, has confirmed that Liddell died as a result of a shooting incident at University Place residence hall. Authorities are still searching for the gunman, who witnesses say drove away from the scen...
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SC Work Ready Communities are growing
According to information released last week by James Richter of the South Carolina Workforce Investment Board (SWIB), Chesterfield County will be right in line with the most of the state by joining efforts to be designated as a SC Work Ready Community. Currently, 34 of the state’s 46 counties are already a part of this program or have agreed to accept the challenges of the program. Chesterfield County Council voted earlier this month to set...
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Progress Energy, Duke Energy merger topic of lunch program
This month’s lunch and learn program, presented by the Chamber, featured Mindy Taylor, District Manger, of Progress Energy. She spoke about the merger of Progress Energy and Duke Energy, two leading power companies. The merge began in January of 2011 and has taken a year and half to complete. The new logo and name will begin to appear towards “the end of April,” said Taylor.The new name customers will be seeing is: Duke Energy Progress. Sin...
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Dylan Sneed, the first performer to kick off the Lakeside Music Room concert series at Cheraw State Park last May, has been offered an opportunity to promote his music internationally.

Hartsville songwriter goes International
Dylan Sneed, the first performer to kick off the Lakeside Music Room concert series at Cheraw State Park last May, has been offered an opportunity to promote his music internationally, but he needs community support to make it happen. Sneed currently lives in Hartsville, working with Arts Alive there, but is originally from Austin, Texas. He was instrumental in helping organize and promote the Lakeside Music Room series last summer. Now, wi...
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Members of the Chesterfield County School board held their monthly meeting at Cheraw High School Monday, Feb. 11, following the dedication ceremony to name the school's gymnasium after the late educator and school board member, Council "Coach" Porter. The next meeting is Mar. 11, at Chesterfield High School.

Educators speculate on new security measures, budgets
Chesterfield County School District Superintendent Harrison Goodwin told members of the school board last week they’ll simply have to “stay tuned” to see what kind of budget cuts and/or demands the South Carolina legislature will place on local school budgets for the upcoming 2013-14 school year. “The legislature has done nothing at this point,” Goodwin said. “It’s not a cheery picture. And it’s going to be challenging at best.” “As to wh...
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Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office - arrest reports for Feb. 21, 2013
The following people were recently arrested on these charges by the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office: • Dale P. Roscoe, 66, of 8417 Hartsville-Ruby Road, Patrick, was arrested for third degree assault and battery. • Shannon A. Roscoe, 39, of 8353 Hartsville-Ruby Road, Patrick, was arrested for third degree assault and battery. • Ramon Rogelio-Araujo, 37, of 303 King Street, Monroe, N.C., was arrested for no S.C. drivers license and ...
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Cheraw Police Department - arrests for Feb. 21, 2013
The following arrests were recently made by the Cheraw Police Department: • James Russell Leak, 45, of 2233 Sanders Lane, Cheraw, was arrested for driving under suspension and simple possession of marijuana. • Jonathan Jenkins, 19, of 1130 Steen Road, Chesterfield, was arrested for disorderly conduct. • Brandon Eugene Tweed, 22, of 376 Quail Run Lane, Cheraw, was arrested for disorderly conduct. • Rick Bridges, 50, of 1542 Soon Circle...
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Approximately 20 people attended the Chesterfield Town Council meeting last week to support a rezoning issue.

Chesterfield Town Council answers zoning request
Against the advice of the Chesterfield Planning Commission, Chesterfield Town Council voted unanimously Thursday evening to rezone the parcel of land where Chesterfield Manufacturing once prospered at the end of Zoar Road and Highway 9. The request, by local church members who hope to purchase the building, produced was one of the largest crowds to attend a council meeting in recent months. Rev. Scott Adams spoke to council on behalf of Liv...
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New ideas brewing with Cheraw Town Council
Cheraw Town Council members attended a briefing with Cheraw Mayor Andy Ingram Tuesday evening to discuss festivals, fireworks and concert events that target adult audiences by allowing alcohol consumption. Safety issues, along with strict demands from the Fire Marshall, and complaints from business owners who had to move their gas tanks to accommodate the town’s Fourth of July fireworks display downtown, have prompted Cheraw Town Council me...
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The Bridal Nook will have an exhibitor at the Piedmont Bridal Show, coming to Cole Auditorium on Feb. 24. Admission is free and brides, grooms and their families are encouraged to come and meet exhibitors who will present all facets of the special day.

The Piedmont Bridal Show comes to Cole Auditorium
Regional merchants will come together this weekend to allow brides, grooms and their family and friends to gather in one place and see all they will need for their special events. The Piedmont Bridal Show will take place at Richmond Community College’s Cole Auditorium, in Hamlet, N.C., where merchants and retailers from Richmond County and surrounding counties will display their products and will be available to answer questions. Brides and...
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Auditions for ‘The Trip to Bountiful’ at Ansonia
The Ansonia Theatre in Wadesboro, N.C., is set to begin work on its third community theatre production since opening as a performing arts venue in 2011. “The Trip to Bountiful” will play for six performances in May, with a cast that includes seven speaking roles plus extras. Auditions, which are open to residents of Anson County and surrounding areas in North and South Carolina, will be held at the theatre, 112 S. Rutherford St., in Wadesbo...
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Photos by Dawn M. Kurry
Kids and adults alike will enjoy figuring out how this contraption works.

Discovery Place KIDS–Rockingham gears up for grand opening
The final countdown is on for the blast off of Discovery Place KIDS–Rockingham, the new children’s museum that will offer a whole new world of creative play and educational opportunities. The museum officially opens to the public at 9 a.m. Feb. 23, at 233 E. Washington St., in downtown Rockingham, N.C. “Discovery Place KIDS’ home in this community would not have been possible without the generosity, hospitality and diligence of the people t...
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Ruby man charged in Hamlet murder
A Wadesboro man died from a gunshot wound to the chest Monday evening, according to Hamlet Police Chief Amery Griffin. Jermaine LaJohn Lindsey, 34, was shot outside an apartment building in Hamlet, N.C., at 3:50 p.m., in a yard on the 500 block of Henderson Street, according to police. Laniqua Deshawn Kelly, 19, of Ruby, S.C., is the man accused of the shooting and has been charged with murder, Griffin said. Kelly was picked up at a res...
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Coker College students honored by Conference Carolinas
HARTSVILLE, S.C. — Coker College had 120 student-athletes named to the 2012 Conference Carolinas Fall Presidential Honor Roll. It was an increase for the Cobras from the spring honor roll, where they had 86 student-athletes make the cut. In order to qualify, a student-athlete must maintain a grade-point average of 3.20 or higher. Conference Carolinas presents its honor roll twice a year, covering the fall and spring academic semesters. The ...
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Man shot in Hamlet; suspect taken into custody in Cheraw
A Wadesboro man was shot in the chest Monday afternoon outside an apartment building in Hamlet, according to police. The shooting occurred at 3:50 p.m., in a yard on the 500 block of Henderson Street. Deshawn Kelly, 19, is the man accused of pulling the trigger, police said, and was picked up at a residence at the Housing Authority of Cheraw, S.C., on Dizzy Gillespie Drive. Cheraw Police Chief Jay Brooks said the Hamlet Police Departmen...
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