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Liberty councilman’s daughter dies after being struck by car
LIBERTY — The daughter of a Liberty City Councilman died Thursday after she was struck by a car while crossing the street. Emma Elizabeth Boughman, 7, was transported to Greenville Memorial Hospi...
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Local officials express optimism over unemployment trends
PICKENS COUNTY - Local officials expressed optimism over recent downward trends in the unemployment rate in Pickens County and the state of South Carolina. “I feel like things are moving in the ri...
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Trey Lundquist plays Leonard Vole, who is on trial for murder. He claims he’s innocent, but the evidence seems stacked against him.
Witness for the Prosecution: Agatha Christie classic opens at Foothills Playhouse Friday
EASLEY — The new production from the Foothills Playhouse promises to serve up courtroom drama and shocking twists as a man accused of murder fights for his life. “Witness for the Prosecution” open...
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Local ministry to offer Valentine’s Tea for Widows
Free event will be held Saturday, Feb. 4
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“24 Hours That Changed the World” Subject of Church-wide Study at Lawrence Chapel United Methodist Church
CENTRAL - Beginning Sundays, February 12th thru March 25th at 6pm, join the people of Lawrence Chapel UMC as they embark on an important new study. No single event in human history has received ...
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High School students begin registration process with course selection
At Pickens County’s four high schools, plans are underway for students to select 2012-2013 courses. Course selection, completed annually in early spring, is the first step in registering for the ne...
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1939 Easley High School building will be saved
PICKENS COUNTY — An outcry against the planned demolition of the historic 1939 portion of Easley High School, as well as its auditorium, seems to have paid off. Board members voted unanimously Tu...
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Ellenburg Honored
PICKENS COUNTY - For Ralph Ellenburg, helping blind people in South Carolina has become a lifelong mission, and it is a mission that the 90-year old Easley native plans to keep alive for the forese...
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Pickens County talent show names first-round winners
Pickens County Has Talent competition continues with auditions for the Liberty area after a first dynamic show at Pickens High School for the Pickens area Saturday. Pickens County Has Talent, i...
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Gerald Hicks
Central man charged with murder
CENTRAL — An argument between two friends Thursday night ended with one dead and the other in custody. Gerald Hicks, 55, of Central, has been charged with the murder of Roger Myles, according to ...
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St. Michael’s Episcopal Church invites the community to join in on a oyster roast fundraiser next month. The cost is $25 for adults, $10 for children 6-12, and children 5 and under are free. Tickets may be purchased at the church.
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church to Hold Oyster Roast Fundraiser on February 18
EASLEY — Oyster season is in full swing and St. Michael’s Episcopal Church will host its annual Oyster Roast on Saturday, February 18, 3:00-6:00 p.m. Enjoy all the oysters, Brunswick stew, and si...
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Sons of Confederate Veterans to Honor Service of Henry Craig
PICKENS - On Sunday, February 5, at 3 PM the Joseph Norton Camp of the Sons of Confederate Veterans will honor the service of Henry Craig. The ceremony will be held at his grave at the Craig Fam...
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Construction begins on Pickens’ Wendy’s
CLEMSON —Wendy’s is coming to Pickens! A Clemson-based franchise group has started construction on a new Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers restaurant in Pickens. The new restaurant, located at 505 A...
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Public Meeting Feb. 2 concerning US 178/Ann Street Improvements Project
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has scheduled a public information meeting for Thursday, February 2, 2012, concerning the proposed improvements to US 178/Ann Street in Picke...
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Pictured are Dr. Matt Danuser, Professor, Dr. Danny Parton, Dean, Dr. Royce Addis, Professor and Rev. Ken Dover, Professor.
Easley Church sets launch of new seminary
EASLEY - A Southern Baptist church in Easley will soon be offering more than Sunday school classes to attendees, unveiling a new theological seminary located on the church’s campus. “We’re going t...
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Local Quarry Stresses Safety Training
by Billy Cannada
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Workers at a quarry in Liberty are using their relationship with the local fire department to strengthen safety efforts on the job site. With help from the Liberty Fire Department, Vulcan Material...
Residents speak out on saving historic EHS buildings
by Jason Evans
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Board takes no action on issue
Free Tax Preparation Helps Pickens County Residents Maximize Their Tax Credits, Savings
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EASLEY – Now that tax season is upon us, United Way’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is in full swing. VITA offers free income tax preparation to low- and moderate-income individual...
Six Mile Baptist Church to show “Courageous” Friday
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SIX MILE - On Friday night, January 27th at 7:00 p.m., Six Mile Baptist Church will host a free showing of the hit movie “Courageous” free to the community. This movie is from the creators of “Fi...
The Reserve at Lake Keowee Community Foundation Provides Opportunities for Artists
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Artist in Residence and Artist/Lecture Series open for applications
Use your talents to support Pickens County Schools
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“Pickens County Has Talent” competition begins this weekend with auditions at Pickens High School. On subsequent weekends, auditions will be held in Easley, Liberty and Daniel high school attenda...
Community carries Dr. King’s dream forward
by Jason Evans
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PICKENS — The community joined together Monday morning to celebrate both the life of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. — and his enduring legacy. Marchers gathered at Pickens Presbyterian Churc...
Down Home Fun(draiser) Feb. 11 to benefit Young Appalachian Musicians
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Music of the Southern Appalachian Mountains and stories of Upcountry South Carolina will be featured in a series of entertaining down-home sessions Saturday, Feb. 11 in northern Pickens County to h...
Officials hope wireless cloud will encourage downtown businesses
by Jason Evans
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PICKENS — City officials hope installing a wireless cloud will encourage more downtown businesses to offer outdoor dining and seating — and encourage more customers to bring their business downtown...
Gingrich to hold Town Hall meeting Wednesday in Easley
by Jason Evans
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EASLEY — All eyes are on South Carolina this week, as the state prepares for the “First in the South” Republican Primary on Jan. 21. 2012 presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich is bringing his campa...
Pickens County Museum Field School Announces Schedule for Carol Bozarth’s Winter-Spring Hearth Cooking Classes
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Registration now open for all seven classes to be held at the Hagood Mill
Furman University to host "Engaging Faith" Conference Feb. 24-25
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GREENVILLE —Furman University will hold its Engaging Faith 2012 conference on Friday, Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m. through 5 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 25 at Daniel Memorial Chapel. The conference, “Transformin...
Beekeeper workshop set for February
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PICKENS - Don’t miss this opportunity to join South Carolina Master Beekeeper, Charlotte Anderson, for an engaging look at the art of beekeeping. The information packed hands-on lectures will be he...
“Ringing in the New Year with Old Time Music” Saturday, Jan. 21 at the Hagood Mill
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Concert will feature the Freighthopper’s Banjoist Frank Lee
Local missionaries bringing “Café Connections” to Main Street Pickens
by Jason Evans
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PICKENS — Twenty five years ago Steve and Ann Corbin asked themselves a question. “If money were no object, what could we envision ourselves doing with regards to serving God?” Ann Corbin said. T...
College’s Golden Anniversary Celebration Kicks Off January 26
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PENDLETON --- Fifty years ago Tri-County Technical College made South Carolina history by becoming the first multi-county technical institute in the State. Never before had several counties pooled...
South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics to Host Pickens County Information Session
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COLUMBIA - The Governor’s School for Science and Math (GSSM) is looking for academically motivated high school sophomores who are passionate about science, technology, engineering and mathematics (...
Easley Business and Professional Women's Club to meet Jan. 18
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The Easley Business and Professional Women’s Club invites all of the women in Pickens County to come to their lunch meeting, Wednesday, January 18, 12:30 at the Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library. C...
Storytelling Celebration in Clemson set for March 6
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CLEMSON - Storytelling in the spoken word, music and visual arts returns to the Arts Center, Clemson on Tuesday, March 6, at 6:30 pm at the Arts Center, 212 Butler St., Clemson, SC. The Clemson ...
Perry to make appearance in Pickens
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Former Texas and candidate for the Republican Party's nomination for U.S. President Gov. Rick Perry will visit the War Memorial at the Pickens County Courthouse Monday morning during his campaign s...
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