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Thomas Wesley Carter, 75

Chester · Chester

Thomas Wesley Carter, 75

CHESTER, S.C. — Mr. Thomas Wesley Carter, 75, died Monday, May 26, 2025, at his home.Read Article

Annie Pearl Wright, 86

Chester · Chester

Annie Pearl Wright, 86

CHESTER, S.C. — Ms. Annie Pearl Wright, 86, of 105 Wright St., Chester, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at MUSC Health Medical Center in Lancaster, S.C.Read Article

Jenkins named interim editor

Journalism · Chester

Jenkins named interim editor

In the days and weeks ahead, you will see some differences in your community newspaper as we transition from Jane Alford’s resigning to the interim editor, Travis Jenkins, Editor of the Chester News & Reporter, Pageland Progressive Journal and Country…Read Article

Karen Davison Named to Southern Business & Development’s 50 Under 50 to Watch

[CHESTER COUNTY, S.C.] — Just a couple months ago assistant director Karen Davison with Chester County Economic Development was named to the Charlotte Business Journal’s 2025 class of honorees in CBJ’s 40 Under 40 awards program. We are proud to…Chester · Chester Read Article

CCSD responds to enrollment numbers, questions

We received a comment from the Chester County School District on our story that began on social media regarding the decrease in enrollment numbers of students at Chester High School, Lewisville High School and Great Falls High School.Social Media · Chester Read Article

Chester Assistant Super of Finance McDow leaving school district for ‘a new chapter’

Greg McDow, the Assistant Superintendent of Finance for Chester County School District, is leaving Chester County.Chester · Chester Read Article

Incident at Chester Walmart Resolved; No Ongoing Threat, Authorities Say

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CHESTER, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- A large law enforcement response at a Chester Walmart caused some concern on Thursday, but authorities have confirmed that the situation is now under control and there is no ongoing threat to the public. Just before 1 p.m. Thursday, May 22, officers were called to the Walmart located at 1691 J A Cochran Bypass in Chester after an incident involving a person in the store’s parking lot. While the exact nature of …Walmart · Chester See the Story

District responds to N&R questions on international teachers

The Chester News & Reporter sent a list of questions regarding the use of international teachers to the Chester County School District over the weekend. The questions and answers are located below.Chester · Chester Read Article

Deputies searching for chase suspect accused of ramming patrol vehicle

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The Chester County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect who allegedly rammed their car into a patrol vehicle following a chase.Chester · Chester See the Story

Students injured in school bus wreck released from hospital - WCCB Charlotte's CW

CHESTER CO., S.C. – All students who were hurt in a school bus crash in Chester County have been released from the hospital. Officials with Lexington County School District Two made that announcement Monday. The crash happened Thursday afternoon when three school buses carrying students from Pine Ridge Middle School were returning from a field trip in Charlotte. The district said a tire blew on one of the buses, causing it to hit a guardrail and…Chester · Chester See the Story

Chester police investigating shooting near Joe Collins Stadium

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The Chester Police Department responded to a report of gunfire from ShotSpotter on Wednesday around 3:30 p.m.Chester · Chester Read Article

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