Chester County
Public Meeting Scheduled for Chester County Intersection Improvement Project
FORT LAWN, SC – The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will host a public information meeting on Tuesday, June 24, from 5 to 7 p.m., to discuss a proposed intersection improvement project in Chester County. The meeting will take place at the Fort Lawn Community Center, located at 5554 Main Street, Fort Lawn, SC […]
WRHI Named Finalist For State Radio Station Of The Year For 17th Time in Last 20 Years
WRHI is a finalist for South Carolina Statewide Radio Station of The Year for a record extending 17th time in the last 20 years. WRHI is pitted against WTCB out of Columbia as the two Station of the Year finalists. In addition, OTS Media Group is one of two finalists for 12 other Statewide Awards. […]
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Returns June 1, Providing Fresh Produce Access to SC Seniors
The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SC DSS) has announced the return of the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) for 2025, a USDA grant initiative designed to connect eligible seniors with fresh, nutritious, unprocessed fruits and vegetables from local farmers’ markets. The program aims to increase awareness and utilization of community markets across […]
Local Bob Jones University Students Named to Dean’s List
GREENVILLE, SC (05/13/2025)– The following students are among approximately 660 Bob Jones University students named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2025 semester. The Dean’s List recognizes students who earn a 3.00-3.74 grade point average during the semester. Aislinn Childers, a Freshman Criminal Justice major at BJU, is a resident of Rock Hill. Abigail Gillespie, […]
Chester Police Consider Ordinance on Toy Guns in Public Spaces
Chester police are evaluating a potential ordinance to regulate the use of toy guns, such as Nerf blasters, in public areas following numerous complaints. These complaints often involve teenagers using the toys while wearing ski masks. Police officials have expressed concern that these items, despite being marketed as toys, can lead to potentially hazardous situations. […]
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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