Chester County
Chester Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Methamphetamine Distribution Charge
Columbia, S.C. — A Chester man has pleaded guilty in federal court to distributing methamphetamine following a joint investigation involving several law enforcement agencies. Alexander Wright, 33, admitted to distributing the drug after an investigation that began with complaints from concerned neighbors. According to officials, residents reported a steady stream of vehicles arriving at Wright’s […]
York Technical College to Host Open House at Chester Campus on March 20th
CHESTER, S.C. — York Technical College is inviting prospective students and their families to an Open House at its Chester campus on Thursday, March 20, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The event will provide an opportunity for attendees to explore educational programs, speak with faculty and staff, and learn more about available resources. Check-in […]
Founders FCU Announces Leadership Transition
After more than 20 distinguished years as President and CEO of Founders Federal Credit Union, Bruce Brumfield has announced his upcoming retirement effective December 31, 2025. This announcement comes after a multi-year leadership transition plan initiated by Brumfield and the Board of Directors to ensure the future success of the credit union. Brumfield joined Founders […]
Local Spots to Send Your Letter to Santa This Holiday Season
As the holiday season approaches, children in the area have the exciting opportunity to send their wish lists directly to Santa Claus. Here are the local drop-off locations where your little ones can share their holiday dreams with the man in the red suit: Fort Mill Location: Fort Mill Town Hall Lobby Address: 200 Tom […]
D-SNAP Assistance Available for South Carolinians Affected by Hurricane Helene
Hundreds of thousands of South Carolina residents impacted by Hurricane Helene may soon receive financial relief for groceries through the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP). The program is designed to aid lower-to-moderate income residents in 28 counties who experienced income loss or property damage due to the hurricane. Eligible residents in York County can […]
Dedication of South Carolina’s Two Thousandth Historical Marker
Columbia, S.C. -The South Carolina Department of Archives and History (SCDAH) announces the dedication of the state’s two thousandth historical marker, which honors Finley High School, on Friday, October 18, 2024. The ceremony has been planned by the marker’s local sponsor, the S.L. Finley Restoration Association (the school’s alumni group), with financial support from SC […]
Step Into the Magic: Harry Potter Yule Ball at Winthrop’s McBryde Hall
Prepare to be whisked away to a world of enchantment and wonder as Winthrop University serves as the backdrop to the Harry Potter Yule Ball on December 7, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM in McBryde Hall. The event promises to be an unforgettable evening filled with magic, dancing, and the timeless spirit of […]
2024’s Best & Worst Cities to Drive in – WalletHub Study
With Americans losing an average of $733 per year due to time spent in traffic, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2024’s Best & Worst Cities to Drive in, as well as expert commentary, to determine where people can enjoy the cheapest, smoothest and safest driving experience. WalletHub compared the 100 largest […]
ST-ARTS Program Celebrates Over 30 Years of Inspiring Young Artists at Winthrop University
For more than three decades, the ST-ARTS program has been fostering artistic growth among middle school students in the Carolinas. Since its inception in 1989, Winthrop University has hosted over 9,000 students through this annual summer program, which connects aspiring artists with professional musicians, dancers, designers, and photographers. Now entering its 35th year, the program […]
09/25/2024: Chris Christoff, Chester County School District
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Man who shot police officer in Chesterfield has been found and taken into custody
The man who shot a police officer in McBee has been found and taken into custody. The incident happened on a traffic stop on 11th street near by McBee High in Chesterfield County. The person was identified as Alston Modlin and said he shot at the officer nearly 60 times before driving off. The Officer […]
Chester man convicted of tax evasion
47-year-old Lawrencium Germaine Martin of Chester admitted in court last week to tax evasion, being a felon in possession of a firearm, and lying to federal investigators. Prosecutors said from 2019 through at least 2021, Martin ran an online business called Lancaster Tactical Supply (LTS), which appeared to be a legitimate business to customers. It […]
09/06/24: Catawba Ridge @ Chester
The Copperheads invade Cyclone country as Scott Wells and Coach Carroll Hester bring you the action. http://s3.wasabisys.com/wrhi-web-audio/2024CRatCH.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS
Chester man gets 17 years for murder from an incident 3 years ago
Per the Chester News and Reporter, a man was charged with murder in the shooting death from an incident in October of 2021. Sundrez Gregory shot Wayne Caldwell at a gathering in Chester on that date. Gregory pled guilty to voluntary manslaughter on Wednesday. He had initially sought immunity under the stand your ground exception […]
08/28/24: Chris Christoff, Director of Marketing & Communications for Chester County School District
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08/16/24: Harold Hayes – Chester County Project Manager
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