
Results 1 - 20 of 298 in Chester, SC
Many new applicants for holiday help
... stepping up to help. The Salvation Army Angel Tree is providing Christmas gifts for about 1,000 children in York, Chester and Lancaster counties, Lt. Julie Ingleheart said. Children are asking for a wide range of toys - from baby dolls to MP3 ... Comment?
Chester County drops to fourth in unemployment
Chester County broke out of the Top 3 in unemployment in November, figures released by the state Employment Security Commission on Friday show. Comment?
SC unemployment rate hits new high
... the nation's third-highest, behind only Michigan (14.7) and Rhode Island (12.7). Meanwhile, jobless rates in York, Chester and Lancaster counties were down in November, with York County dropping to 14.5 percent from 15.6 percent in October. Chester ... Comment?
Officials not aware of stimulus bond money
Chester County may have lost out on a chance to apply for more than $4 million in federal recovery money, but it's money it might not have been able to apply for easily. Comment?
New owner: a Here's Mr. Brock, Sandy'
There is no sign that says "county cemetery for the poor." Just a chain-link fence along a country road north of Chester. Comment?
Rock Hill city manager gets new agreement
... was $128,000, but the City Council has given him raises each year as part of annual job reviews. - Matt Garfield Chester fire caused by wood-burning stove The fire that destroyed two Chester businesses last week was caused by a wood-burning stove, ... Comment?
Chester fire caused by wood-burning stove
The fire that destroyed two Chester businesses last week was caused by a wood-burning stove, fire officials say. Comment?
Chester fire caused by wood-burning stove
The fire that destroyed two Chester businesses last week was caused by a wood-burning stove, fire officials say. Comment?
Charities come together to stop double-dipping
... Julie Ingleheart said. This year, the organization is providing Christmas gifts for about 1,000 children in York, Chester and Lancaster counties, she said. Some families might not realize they are on more than one agency's list, Covington said. ... Comment?
For the record: Births - December 13, 2009
... of Kelly Clark of Fort Mill. Paternal grandparent is Teena Taylor of Charlotte. Jamie Donaldson and Johanna Jones of Chester are the parents of a son, James Cage Donaldson, born on Nov. 26, 2009. Ms. Jones is the daughter of Kim and Joe Thompson of ... Comment?
... step-daughters, Sally (Thomas) Kawski and Nicole (Raymond) May, both of Fredo-nia, and Sara (Douglas) Jaf-fray of Chester, S.C.; seven grandchildren, Frankie, Sammy, Angie, Georgie, Alex, Dougie and William; and several nieces and nephews. Besides ... Comment?
Area schools to be energy efficient, thanks to stimulus money
... a "greener" future while stimulating the economy and saving jobs. York County's four school districts as well as the Chester and Lancaster county school districts applied. All have received awards except Clover schools, whose application is still ... Comment?
Cyclones hold off Cougars for season's first win
It might have taken four games, but the Chester Cyclones might finally have all the pieces together. Comment?
NC fines Chester Co. fireworks firm $40,000 for fatal blast
North Carolina labor officials say a Chester County fireworks company let its employees keep a cigarette pack and lighter right by a truck full of fireworks that exploded, killing four workers on Ocracoke Island. Comment?
Schlegel plant bought by firm from Fort Mill
A Fort Mill-based industrial contracting company is going to move its fabrication division from Rock Hill to the old Schlegal property on the J.A. Cochran Bypass in Chester, the company announced today. Comment?
INCINERATOR: York County said no to plant; may use Chester's
... deciding not to go with the technology. But those officials are going to explore using Covanta's incinerator in Chester County if it is built. York County Manager James Baker said Thursday he did not tour any facilities himself, but was given a ... Comment?
... fire demolished the two businesses in the strip mall at the corner of S.C. 72 bypass and Columbia Street in Chester. "They were completely destroyed," Chester Fire Chief Paul Caldwell said. "We saved about half the structure. We would have liked to ... Comment?
Sports bar and body shop torched by flames
CHESTER, S.C. a ' Firefighters battled a fire at a Chester business plaza Thursday afternoon. Comment?
Firefighters battle blaze at Chester body shop, night club
Smoke is clearing in Chester after a fire consumed a body shop and nightclub on Columbia Street. Comment?
York County's tourism draws are history, recreation
... resources, interviews with tourists, state tourism experts and others. The Catawba Region - which includes York, Chester, Lancaster, Fairfield and Union counties - offers strong historic and cultural appeal and opportunities to attract a more ... Comment?