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CHESTER COUNTY, S.C. — The Chester Park School complex which includes Chester Park Elementary School, Chester Park Center of Literacy Through Technology, and Chester Park School of Inquiry was placed on lockdown Friday afternoon after the Chester County Sheriff's Office said someone smashed a window and grabbed a student inside.

Deputies said it happened around 12:13 p.m. A car reportedly driven by 21-year-old D'arrius Tyrese Edwards crashed in a wooded area nearby and ran to the school.

Deputies said Edwards gained access to the complex via the playground area, then smashed a classroom window. Edwards reportedly grabbed a student inside.

The school's resource officer approached Edwards and used a taser on him. Deputies said he remained combative, but was taken into custody after additional officers and sheriff's deputies arrived.

Edwards is now facing three charges: assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, second-degree violent burglary, and kidnapping. He was taken to a hospital to be examined, and was booked into jail around 7:20 p.m.

The student was also checked out and is stable with non-life-threatening injuries.

During a news briefing after the incident, Sheriff Max Dorsey praised the actions officers took.

"When faced with danger, the good guys ran towards the threat and saved lives today," he said. "In my 30 years of law enforcement, I could have never imagined something like this would be happening on Halloween in our wonderful town."

Dorsey noted other agencies, including the FBI, showed up in the wake of the incident.

The Chester County School District said in a message to parents Friday that Monday, Nov. 3, would be an e-Learning day for the Chester Park Elementary Complex.

The full statement from interim superintendent Tammy Snipes follows:

Earlier today, a serious incident occurred at Chester Park Elementary School when an intruder gained access to a classroom by breaking an exterior window. Thanks to the swift and coordinated response of our faculty and local law enforcement, the situation was resolved within moments, and the suspect was taken into custody. One student sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was immediately transported to the hospital. All other students were safely released to their parents under the supervision of law enforcement officials.

We understand how deeply unsettling this news is for our families, students, and staff. Please know that the safety and well-being of our school community are, and always will be, our highest priorities. Our emergency procedures were followed exactly as designed, and the prompt actions of our law enforcement partners and school staff ensured the situation was contained quickly and without further harm.

In collaboration with the Chester County Sheriff’s Office and other local agencies, we are reviewing every aspect of today’s incident to determine what additional measures may further strengthen security across all campuses. Chester Park Elementary Complex will be operating on an e-Learning Day on Monday, November 3, 2025. Teachers will work with students on any missed assignments. District mental health counselors and crisis management teams will also be available to support students and staff in the coming days. We encourage families to speak with their children about personal safety and awareness as we work together to promote a secure and supportive environment.

I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to all emergency responders who assisted on scene, especially the Chester County Sheriff’s Office, and to our courageous staff and faculty for their calm, quick action, and care for our students. We deeply appreciate the continued cooperation and trust of our families, staff, and community as we remain steadfast in our commitment to keeping our schools safe.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The federal government shutdown entered its 27th day on Monday.

Due to the shutdown, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits were expected to stop by Saturday, Nov. 1. Many residents in South Carolina, and across the country, will be looking for ways to feed themselves and their families.

More than 260,000 South Carolinians rely on food assistance programs like SNAP, including more than 20,000 in York, Lancaster, Chester, and Chesterfield counties in the Charlotte region.

Below is a list of food pantries and food distribution centers in South Carolina counties near the Charlotte area.

Chester Ministerial Association Food Pantry

Fort Lawn Community Center

GRASP

Mt. Moriah Baptist Church

The Turning Point of Chester Inc.

Chesterfield Baptist Church

Cheraw First Baptist Church - Soup kitchen

Fisher Hill Community Baptist Church

FoodShare Chesterfield - Grocery assistance

Harvest of Blessings Food Distribution Program

Lions Club Food Bank

Maranatha Family Center

McArn Ministries

Alston Wilkes Society - Lancaster

Christian Services Inc.

HOPE in Lancaster

Lancaster County on Aging, Inc.

Lake Shore Food Pantry

Rainbow Promise Enterprise

Calvary Baptist Church (Heavenly Food Pantry)

Clover Area Assistance Center

The Community Cafe

Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen

Folkways Community Development Corporation

Fort Mill Care Center

HOPE of Rock Hill

Love N Cherish Family Center

Manna House Pantry

Positive Affirmation Through Helping

Pilgrim’s Inn

Riverside Baptist Church

Salvation Army of Rock Hill

Tender Hearts Ministries

York County Adult Day Center

York County Council on Aging

York County Council on Aging

For an interactive map of food banks and pantries in South Carolina, please visit .

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GREAT FALLS, S.C. (WBTV) - Two people were arrested after fentanyl and guns were seized during multiple drug raids in Chester County last week, according to deputies.

Records showed the suspects, Nicholas Dooley and Korey Bailey, were denied bond and face multiple drug-related charges. A list of those charges can be found at the bottom of this article.

The raids reportedly occurred on Friday, Oct. 10, at various homes along Circle Drive and Sweatt McCullough Road in Great Falls.

Deputies said before executing the search warrants, they attempted a traffic stop on a car, which sped away and started a short chase. That car eventually wrecked near the Rocky Creek Bridge on Highway 97, and the driver ran.

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Shortly after, authorities captured and arrested the driver, identified as Dooley. When deputies searched his car, they reportedly found drugs and the gun listed below.

Minutes after Dooley’s arrest, deputies said they executed the search warrants at multiple addresses in the same area.

During the residential searches, law enforcement officers seized a handful of items, which are listed below.

As a result of the drug raids, Bailey was apprehended and charged.

“My tolerance for drug traffickers and violent felons is zero, especially those who have multiple convictions,” said Sheriff Max Dorsey. “For those who squander the second, third, and subsequent chances they’ve been given, our office will use every tool at our disposal to ensure your path ends in a prison cell for the rest of your life.”

Dooley and Bailey face several charges related to their arrests, which are listed below.

Staff and students were transported to a designated reunification site.

CHESTER, S.C. — The Chester County Sheriff's Office said a threat was made against Great Falls High School on Wednesday. However, nothing of concern was found within the school.

According to an alert shared on social media, deputies were in the area to respond to the threat and were working with the Chester County School District to resolve the issue. The sheriff's office said all students and faculty in the school were transported away to a designated reunification site.

Deputies later confirmed that nothing of concern was found within the school. The sheriff's office noted that the district was actively providing information to parents regarding their students.

The Chester County School District shared the following message to parents following the incident:

"On behalf of Chester County School District, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our community partners, school personnel, and law enforcement officers for their swift and professional response to today’s incident at Great Falls High School. The incident involved an anonymous call of a bomb threat to the school. The school district is on an intersession week and the majority of the students were not at the school.

The Chester County Sheriff’s Deputies completed a search of the Great Falls High School campus and there was nothing of concern found or located. All students that were on campus at the time of the incident were successfully reunited with their families. The students did a great job remaining calm and following directions. We are very proud of them.

We are grateful for the cooperation, patience, and understanding shown by our families and community partners during this time. Your support allows us to focus on what matters most—providing a safe and nurturing environment for our students to learn and thrive.

Thank you again for your trust and commitment to our schools."