Rachel Richardson

Lexington

Reporter at WBTV

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Cleveland County sheriff increases reward for information that will help find Asha Degree

1 week ago | wbtv.com | Rachel Richardson

SHELBY, N.C. (WBTV) - The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office announced that it was increasing its reward for any information about Asha Degree to $75,000. At 9 years old, Degree was last seen in February 2000, when she went missing in Cleveland County. According to the North Carolina Center for Missing Persons there are more than 400 active missing persons cases in the state. Degree’s great-uncle, Jessie Jackson, remembers her personality. “She was just a sweet little loving girl,” Jackson said.
Pet rescue owner says animal abuse common in York County after couple charged

1 week ago | wbtv.com | Rachel Richardson |Cassidy Johncox

YORK COUNTY, S.C. (WBTV) - The owner of an animal rescue nonprofit in York County says animal mistreatment, like the recent charges that made the news, is a common issue for the area. A couple was charged this month after law enforcement found dogs that were malnourished, with one dog in a room with sandpaper on the walls, at their home in Clover.
Charlotte-based baby product businesses talk tariff impacts

1 week ago | wbtv.com | Rachel Richardson

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - As tariffs impact the costs of so many things, now baby products are seeing it too. BabyCenterestimates that baby-related cost in the first year can total more than $20,000. Kids to Kids store manager, Marissa Rousseau, explains they are seeing more new customers. “Yeah, a lot of people they are looking for good deals. You know kids’ items can be really expensive, so people are really looking to shop affordably,” says Rousseau.
South Carolina Rep. witnesses ‘Take it Down’ act signed into law after losing son

2 weeks ago | wbtv.com | Rachel Richardson

ROCK HILL, S.C. (WBTV) - President Donald Trump signed the “Take It Down” Act into law on Monday. The act prevents the nonconsensual post of intimate photos or depictions online. South Carolina State Representative Brandon Guffey was in D.C. as the act that could help save lives was signed into law. Brandon Guffey lost his 17-year-old son Gavin Guffey in 2022 after he was extorted online.
Sheriff’s Office investigates string of car break-ins

2 weeks ago | wbtv.com | Rachel Richardson

KERSHAW, S.C. (WBTV) - The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office has seen a string of car break-ins in one of the more rural parts of the county, the Town of Kershaw. They say several items were stolen. No arrests have been made yet, but the sheriff’s office said they are working to make sure people are keeping their cars locked and property safe. “They go shake door handles and if folks don’t have their cars locked then they go through the car,” said Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office’s Doug Barfield.
Leaders expect big impact from 18th annual Red Rose Festival in Lancaster

2 weeks ago | wbtv.com | Rachel Richardson

LANCASTER, S.C. (WBTV) - More than 25,000 people were expected for the 18th annual Red Rose Festival in the city of Lancaster over the weekend. Organizers believed it was a chance for the city to show off all that it has to offer. “I want them, when they leave here, to say, ‘OK, I’m coming back next month because Lancaster blew it out,’” said Lisa Roddey, the city’s events and promotions manager.
Foundation working to end food insecurity for students, families in Fort Mill

2 weeks ago | wbtv.com | Rachel Richardson

FORT MILL, S.C. (WBTV) - The Foundation for Fort Mill Schools works to support students and family’s needs. The foundation does that by providing school supplies, scholarships and fundraising. Foundation leaders say they have taken on a bigger need now: food insecurity. The Foundation for Fort Mill Schools just stocked its 21st Snack Shack in the district at Oak Grove Alternative Academy. The shacks are pantry cabinets with cereal, soup, snacks and more foods that kids can get throughout the day.
Fort Mill Schools proposes increase to school meals

3 weeks ago | wbtv.com | Rachel Richardson

FORT MILL, S.C. (WBTV) - For the first time in five years the Fort Mill School District is looking at raising school meal costs. The school district said this year they have served students more than 2-million cafeteria meals with the help of their own self-funded student nutrition program. In the Fort Mill School District Joe Burke said that 21% of students eat school breakfast, 50% eat school lunch, and 22% qualified for free and reduced lunch costs.
6 teens charged after woman found shot to death in Lancaster County

3 weeks ago | wbtv.com | Rachel Richardson

LANCASTER, S.C. (WBTV) - The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office released more details on Monday surrounding the death of a 40-year-old woman. The sheriff’s office said on Monday May 12, six teens had been charged for the shooting and killing of Larisha Thompson. The teen’s ages ranged from 13 to 21 years old. Officials said a 17-year-old suspect in this case will be charged as an adult. All six were charged in the murder of Thompson and another crime, a burglary at a local store.
York police hoping community can help find answers to deadly May 2024 shooting

1 month ago | wbtv.com | Rachel Richardson

YORK, S.C. (WBTV) - The York Police Department has worked with the community to get more information about a deadly shooting that happened just last year. In May 2024, police found Jai’Shaun Young, 21, shot to death. Since the deadly shooting they have arrested two juveniles, one is still being detained. The City of York is known for being a quiet community where people feel safe. But the deadly shooting in May 2024 marked the first homicide since 2022.