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New Wal-Mart opens in Pickens
PICKENS—Need a Wal-Mart closer to home? You’re wait may just be over. A new Wal-Mart located just off Highway 8 behind Blue Ridge Auto Repair opened its doors for the first time Wednesday morning, and the excitement is building. “In the past, when I’ve needed to go to Wal-Mart, My wife and I would have to get in the car and make the trip down to Easley,” Pickens Mayor David Owens said. “I’m happy that isn’t the case anymore.” The new fa...
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Clemson AD talks progress at Easley Rotary
EASLEY—Clemson University’s thirteenth Athletic Director Dan Radacovich says his first four months have been a whirlwind, but successful nonetheless. The former Georgia Tech AD made a stop at the Easley Rotary Club Tuesday afternoon to talk Clemson sports and address questions. Radacovich said he has been pleased to work at a university with so much pride and so many resources. “It’s been four months,” Radacovich said. “There are times ...
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McLaughlin Body Company establishing new facility in Anderson County, creating 250 jobs
ANDERSON COUNTY—South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley was at the Anderson Civic Center on Monday to celebrate more jobs coming to the upstate. McLaughlin Body Company, a manufacturer of operator protection systems, recently announced it will locate a new manufacturing facility in Anderson County, according to a release from the governor’s office. The $22 million investment is expected to generate 250 new jobs over the next five years. “The se...
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Active Shooter exercise held at Baptist Easley
EASLEY – In conjunction with the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office and the Easley Police Department, Baptist Easley Hospital conducted an active shooter exercise this morning to prepare for possible emergency scenarios. “In ongoing emergency preparedness, Baptist Easley and community partners staged an active shooter exercise at the hospital,” said Allison Greene, public relations manager of Baptist Easley. “The scenario involved an estranged...
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