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Paint with Vicky McLain
The Cheraw Arts Commission presents Paint a Cornucopia at Colors & Cola with artist Vicky McLain. Participants will create a Thanksgiving Cornucopia from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at the Cheraw…
Unexpected blessing: NETC visit yields new career
By Shannon Justice Northeastern Technical College Three months ago, Miranda Bailey didn’t know that a visit to Northeastern Technical College to register her daughter for college would end with her…
Soccer registration open at Cheraw First Baptist
Registration for Upward Soccer for grades K5-6 and Hard Pitch Soccer for grades 7-8 is now open at Cheraw First Baptist Church through December 1. To register for Upward Soccer,…
Spark your career path with welding skills
Northeastern Technical College’s division of continuing education is now taking applications for students interested in entering their daytime welding program, which begins in November. The program provides students with the…
NETC tour offers students a glimpse of the future
Shifflett: ‘You gotta make your time count’ By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com CHERAW, S.C. — We get only one chance at life on this spinning ball of dirt and water. Don’t let…
Bi-Lo affirms Cheraw store closure
By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com Despite a public plea from Cheraw Mayor Andy Ingram, Town Administrator Mike Smith and the numerous members of the public who contacted corporate headquarters to voice…
McManus wins NETC scholarship
Northeastern Technical College awarded three individuals with $300 in scholarships at homecoming games at Cheraw High, Chesterfield High and Latta High School on October 3. Winners of the first round of scholarship…
Students graduate from NETC’s NA program
Twelve students recently graduated from Northeastern Technical College’s Nursing Assistant (NA) Program. The program consists of 80 hours of classroom instruction and 40 hours of supervised clinical training and is offered…
Pumpkin Festival offers ‘something different’
Dozens turn out for inaugural event By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com CHERAW, S.C. — The atmosphere at St. David’s School on Market Street is normally a quiet place of learning. On…
A ‘night out’ with local law enforcement
Community event meant to build trust between residents, police By Karen Kissiah PeeDeePost.com CHERAW, S.C. — The National Night Out event at Centennial Park in Cheraw Tuesday evening offered a variety of activities…
Bebop Umbrellas opens Thursday at the Burr
The Cheraw Arts Commission is featuring Bebop Umbrellas at the Burr Gallery in conjunction with the upcoming South Carolina Jazz Festival. The public is invited to a gallery opening on Thursday, Oct. 9 from 5…
Register now for Madonnari Sidewalk Chalk Contest
Staff report CHERAW, S.C. — Teams are needed for the Madonnari Sidewalk Chalk Contest to be held Saturday, Oct. 18 during the SC Jazz Festival. Approximately 100 people on 15 teams…
Grocery store announces Nov. 19 closure
By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com Officials with the town of Cheraw announced Sunday that Bi-Lo supermarket intends to close the Cheraw store, located at 8 Chesterfield Highway, effective Nov. 19 An…
Cheraw State Park honored by Olde English District
Cheraw State Park was named as the Olde English District (OED) 2014 “Outstanding Attraction of the Year” at the commission’s Annual Awards Luncheon, sponsored by Duke Energy, held October 2…
National Night Out promises prizes, public safety fun
CHERAW, S.C. — Not only will this year’s National Night Out, scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 7 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., provide youngsters and their parents with important information…
Redfearn chases his dream with ‘Think’
Cheraw native’s artwork on display at international competition By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com * Donate: Help Joshua get to Michigan Just call Joshua Redfearn the people’s artist. While some creative types make…
NETC to hold scholarship drawing at homecoming games
CHERAW, S.C. — Northeastern Technical College will be holding special prize drawings at local high school football games in upcoming weeks to give away $300 scholarships. The scholarships can be…
Free Success Skills class starts Oct. 20
CHERAW, S.C. — Free classes designed to help individuals assess their career skills and explore relevant career pathways through education at Northeastern Technical College (NETC), will be offered Oct. 20-23 from 9 a.m….
SC Jazz Festival coming to Cheraw Oct. 17-Oct. 19
Delfeayo Marsalis Quintet to be main event CHERAW, S.C. — Jazz great Dizzy Gillespie proudly shared his Cheraw roots when performing across the world, and now Dizzy’s South Carolina hometown…
Golf tourney drives funds towards Habitat for Humanity
By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com CHERAW, S.C. — Mike Reece isn’t much of a golfer. That self-proclamation, however, didn’t stop the executive director of the Union County (N.C.) Habitat for Humanity…
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