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Cheraw Police Department - arrests for March 28, 2013
The following arrests were recently made by the Cheraw Police Department: • Ricky Bridges, 50, of 1542 Soon Circle, Cheraw, was arrested for trespassing and pedestrian drunk. • Howard Brown, 56, of 229 Pecan Drive, Cheraw, was arrested for pedestrian drunk. • Daniel Jake Keith, 25, of 400 Four Mile Loop Apt. 1, Cheraw, was arrested for simple possession of marijuana. • Braxton Eugene Starnes Jr., 31, of 300 Moffat Dr. Apt 1H, Cheraw, ...
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Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office - arrests for March 28, 2013
The following arrests were recently made by the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office: • Albert Andrew Seegars, 30, of 124 Blackmon Circle, Kershaw, was arrested for driving under suspension III. • Amy Harkey Hammonds, 38, of 1570 Beaver Road, Morven, N.C., was arrested for petit larceny. • Kasey Bozie Jackson, 24, of 5618 Hickory Grove Road, Charlotte, N.C., was arrested for driving under suspension. He was also charged with speeding. ...
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Indictment against Parker reaches back a decade
Lots of county residents say they’d heard rumors Chesterfield County Sheriff Sam Parker was being investigated before news of his indictment by the State Grand Jury hit the headlines last week. Others were shocked by the March 19 indictment. County employees and elected officials were still shaking their heads in disbelief the following morning when calls from South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley were on the line to appoint an interim sheriff....
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Rezoning answers prayers
Members of Chesterfield Town Council, and the owner of the building where Chesterfield Manufacturing once operated at the corner of Highway Nine and Zoar Road, had hoped to “keep that property on the tax rolls,” said Chesterfield Town Administrator David Huntley. But, for more than a year, the only interested buyers are church affiliated. If the church purchases the property, it will, by law, become tax exempt. But in order for the church t...
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Electing women in South Carolina
Project XX is a new initiative whose mission is to increase the number of progressive women elected or appointed to office in South Carolina. Two organizations have been created to accomplish this: a 501(c) 3 non-profit and a Federal Super PAC. The short-term goal of Project XX is to move the percentage of women on Boards and Commissions from the current mean of 27 percent women serving to the legally mandated goal of 51 percent, thus refle...
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School District campaigns for United Way
Chesterfield County United Way Director Margaret Mitchell, and Harrison Goodwin, Superintendent of the Chesterfield County School System, kicked off the 2013 United Way Campaign at the principals’ meeting Feb. 19. Goodwin opened by offering a challenge to all schools to reach 100 percent participation level. He stated he is not asking for lots and lots of dollars, but would like to see the school system attain a 100 percent giving rate. Goo...
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Karen Kissiah | Cheraw Chronicle The re-paving project for the parking lot at Laney Landing has been waiting on the rain to clear since the initial work began last week. "The project is scheduled to be finished before Spring Festival," said Cheraw Town Administrator Mike Smith.
Waiting on the rain
Karen Kissiah | Cheraw Chronicle The re-paving project for the parking lot at Laney Landing has been waiting on the rain to clear since the initial work began last week. “The project is scheduled to be finished before Spring Festival,” said Cheraw Town Administrator Mike Smith.
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Karen Kissiah | Cheraw Chronicle Residents from Deerfield and Country Club Acres spoke with Cheraw Town Council members Tuesday evening concerning contract negotiations with the county.
Better fire protection desired
Residents from Deerfield and Country Club Acres say they been working on securing better fire protection for their neighborhoods for a couple of years now. They’ve not exactly been told no, but their quest, for newly established fire district lines, has opened communication between members of Cheraw Town Council and Chesterfield County Council. Those conversations have caused both councils to re-consider the current 10-year contract that call...
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Karen Kissiah | Cheraw Chronicle Why did the turkey cross the road? Who knows? Maybe he didn't realize spring marks the opening of turkey season. These gobblers, and about a dozen more, were spotted making their way across the road in the Teal's Mill community last Thursday. Turkey season in South Carolina runs from April 1 until May 1, with a limit of five gobblers per season statewide, and no more than two per day, except two total gobblers for Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Lee, Lexington, Marion, Marlboro, Richland and Sumter counties. The season for private lands opened March 15.n, Dillon, Florence, Lee, Lexington, Marion, Marlboro, Richland and Sumter counties. The season for private lands opened Mar. 15.
Why did the turkey … ?
Karen Kissiah | Cheraw Chronicle Why did the turkey cross the road? Who knows? Maybe he didn’t realize spring marks the opening of turkey season. These gobblers, and about a dozen more, were spotted making their way across the road in the Teal’s Mill community last Thursday. Turkey season in South Carolina runs from April 1 until May 1, with a limit of five gobblers per season statewide, and no more than two per day, except two total gobble...
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Assortment of fruits and vegetables
Taste tickets available
The Taste of Cheraw has been one of Cheraw’s signature events since 1994. “Each year it gets bigger and better; this year will be no exception,” said Phil Powell, executive director for the Chamber. This year’s event is scheduled for Thursday, April 25, and tickets are limited. “The Taste” is sponsored by the Greater Cheraw Chamber of Commerce, as well as businesses and industries in the area, and is greatly anticipated by the community at ...
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Cheraw Police Department arrests for March 21, 2013
The following arrests were recently made by the Cheraw Police Department: • Alicia Louise James, 35, of 800 Oakwood St., Apt. 22C, Bennettsville, was arrested for breech of trust. • Lloyd William Epps, 50, of 4121 Kollock Road, Wallace, was arrested for public intoxication. • Donna Kay Faulkenberry, 42, of 106 Dogwood Circle, Cheraw, was arrested for driving under the influence. • Richard Maurice Thomas III, 30, of 9648 Highway 1, Pat...
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Today, Thursday, March 21, marks the second day of spring, making Cheraw’s annual Spring Festival just two weeks away. Events will begin Thursday evening, April 4, and continue through the weekend. This photo shows a typical scene from the Civil War Re-enactment that takes place each year along the banks of the Great Pee Dee River at Laney Landing. The Taste of Cheraw is scheduled for April 25.
Spring Festival is around the corner
Today, Thursday, March 21, marks the first day of spring, making Cheraw’s annual Spring Festival just two weeks away. Events will begin Thursday evening, April 4, and continue through the weekend. The Taste of Cheraw is scheduled for April 25.
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Chesterfield County Sheriff arrest reports for March 21, 2013
The following people were arrested on these charges by the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office: • Beulah Marie Steen, 25, of 1884 Tadlock Road, Pageland, was arrested for use of a vehicle without permission. • Robert Doy Louallen, 35, of 996 South Arant, apartment C, Pageland, was arrested for criminal domestic violence and no S.C. drivers license. • Robert Michael Wefler, 44, of 727 East 11th Street, Chattanooga, Tenn., was arrested f...
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Hello Zoey
Denny and Lisa Venier of Chesterfield are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Zoey Denise Venier. Zoey was born on Feb. 20, 2013, at 2:45 p.m. at Chesterfield General Hospital. She weighed 6 lbs 5.8 ounces and was 19 inches long. She is the granddaughter of Mary Miller of Chesterfield and the late Bobby L. Miller; and Nancy and William Welch of Hollywood, Fla.
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"Hadley's Tree," as it is affectionately called by faculty and staff members at Cheraw Primary School, is in full bloom this week as spring arrives. This Bradford Pear tree was planted by Mrs. Walter's second grade class in May 1998 in memory of their classmate Hadley Aaron Jordan, 1990 - 1998.
Hadley’s Tree in bloom
Karen Kissiah | Cheraw Chronicle “Hadley’s Tree,” as it is affectionately called by faculty and staff members at Cheraw Primary School, is in full bloom this week as spring arrives. This Bradford Pear tree was planted by Mrs. Walter’s second grade class in May 1998 in memory of their classmate Hadley Aaron Jordan, 1990 - 1998.
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Sam Parker
Sheriff Parker indicted, removed from office
The State Grand Jury issued indictments against Chesterfield County Sheriff Sam Parker Tuesday evening that have put him out of office — and awaiting trial. Parker has been charged by South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson with four counts of misconduct in office and two counts of furnishing contraband to inmates. According to a statement from the Attorney General’s Office, “ … the indictment alleges Parker allowed convicted Department...
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American Cancer Society sets Relay for Life
The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Chesterfield County will hold its annual cancer walk on May 3 and May 4, 2013, at Chesterfield High School Football Stadium. This is a time when Chesterfield County comes together to celebrate cancer survivors, remember those who have lost the battle, and fight for a world with less cancer and more birthdays. The overnight event, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., symbolizes the journey a cancer patient...
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Free success skills classes start April 1 at NETC
Free classes designed to help individuals assess their career skills and to explore relevant career pathways through an education at Northeastern Technical College will be offered April 1 through April 4 from 6 to to 9 p.m. at the main campus in Cheraw in room 220. Success Skills classes are open to single parents, homemakers and individuals who are interested in nontraditional careers. Single parents must be unmarried, or legally separated...
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Amber Starnes
Clemson Extension introduces Starnes as new Extension Agent
The Chesterfield County Clemson Extension Service has welcomed Amber Starnes as the new area livestock agent. Starnes is a native to Chesterfield and graduated from Chesterfield High School. She and her husband, Scotty, reside in Chesterfield along with their son, Tanner. Starnes received her bachelor’s degree in Biology from Coker College and a master’s in Animal Science from the University of Arkansas. Starnes is currently pursuing her Ph...
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The Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships at the University of South Carolina distributed about $400 million last year to students. Photo by Erin Shaw.
South Carolina colleges beginning to feel sting of federal financial aid cuts
As across-the-board cuts to government agencies are set in motion, South Carolina university administrators, students and parents are bracing for the effects of impending reductions to financial aid and work-study programs. The automatic federal cuts, totaling $1.2 trillion over 10 years, call for an annual reduction of roughly 5 percent for non-defense programs. In South Carolina higher education, this means around 830 fewer low-income s...
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Contributed photo Each year, Richmond Community College Foundation hosts a reception where scholarship recipients have the opportunity to meet donors to thank them for their generosity in helping defray the cost of tuition and textbooks. Tuesday, Feb. 26, Cheraw Councilman John Melton and his wife, Cherryl, presented the Kimberly C. Melton Memorial Scholarship to nursing degree majors Ryan Bass and Amanda Young. Pictured, left to right, are RCC President Dale McInnis, the Meltons, Bass, Young and the RCC Foundation Vice President Patrick Chappell.
Scholarship awarded
Contributed photo Each year, Richmond Community College Foundation hosts a reception where scholarship recipients have the opportunity to meet donors to thank them for their generosity in helping defray the cost of tuition and textbooks. Tuesday, Feb. 26, Cheraw Councilman John Melton and his wife, Cherryl, presented the Kimberly C. Melton Memorial Scholarship to nursing degree majors Ryan Bass and Amanda Young. Pictured, left to right, are...
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Irene and Kieara Foster, arrested for accessory after the fact of murder, according to police.
Police link Cheraw mother and daughter to Hartsville murder
Two Cheraw women — mother and daughter — have been arrested in connection with the murder of a Hartsville man, said Public Relations Officer Russell Cox with the City of Hartsville. Their arrest brings the total to three people authorities believe to be involved with this crime. Irene Foster, 37, and Kieara Laquahia Foster, 17, of 77 Inglish Road in Cheraw, were arrested in Darlington County by members of the Hartsville Police Department la...
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Contributed photo Chuck Lingard, left, the Cheraw Knights of Columbus representative, with Jonathan Gordon, Jajavy Toney, and Xabian Johnson.
Competitors from Cheraw win
The Knights of Columbus, State of South Carolina, Free Throw Shooting Championship was held this past Saturday in Columbia, S.C. Three competitors from Cheraw won the local and district rounds to qualify for a trip to the State Finals. Those winners were Jonathan Gordon, 10 year-old division; Jajavy Toney, 11 year-old division, and Xabian Johnson, 13 year-old division. Jajavy Toney, last year’s winner in the 10 year-old division, finished 3...
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Cheraw Police Department - arrests for March 14, 2013
The following arrests were recently made by the Cheraw Police Department: • Kimberly Ann Gatewood, 39, of 1986 Sandy Ridge Church Road, Morven, N.C., was arrested for trespassing. • James Christopher Gatewood, 46, of 1986 Sandy Ridge Church Road, Morven, N.C., was arrested for trespassing. • Ronnie Wayne Polson, 36, of 348 Huger St., Cheraw, was arrested for driving under suspension. • Marion Duwaine Brown, 35, of 123 J. L. Branch Roa...
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