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DAR awards local students
PICKENS COUNTY — Parents, teachers, families and friends swarmed to the Capt. Kimberly Hampton Library in Easley to see Pickens County students receive awards from the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). These awards recognize Pickens County students for their exemplary leadership and their commitment to making a positive difference…
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Free meals for Pickens Co. kids this summer
PICKENS COUNTY — Through its Seamless Summer Food Program, the School District of Pickens County will once again offer free, healthy meals to Pickens County children who are 18 and younger.
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Daniel student earns awards at world’s largest pre-college STEM competition
PHOENIX, Ariz. — Arjun Vir Jain, a student at D.W. Daniel High School, earned two awards at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) 2026, held May 11–15 in Phoenix, Ariz. ISEF is the world’s largest pre-college science and engineering competition, bringing together approximately 1,700 finalists from over 70…
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Memorial Holiday kicks off 100 Deadly Days of Summer
SOUTH CAROLINA — Memorial Day marks the start of the 100 Deadly Days of Summer travel season as the South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) steps up its Buckle Up, South Carolina (BUSC) campaign reminding motorists seat belts save lives and reduce injuries.
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Free concerts return to SC Botanical Garden
PICKENS COUNTY — Looking for a way to enjoy live music outdoors this May?
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Local author plants seeds of hope, imagination, courage
PICKENS — In a quiet corner of Pickens, author Rebecca Toney is doing something remarkable: She is turning life, love, heartbreak, hope, and even the everyday world of shed hauling into stories that speak to readers of all ages.
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2026 Fight Hunger Spark Change campaign launches
PICKENS COUNTY — Walmart and Sam’s Club are joining forces with the Harvest Hope Food Bank as part of the 2026 Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign, a nationwide effort to support hunger relief efforts throughout the Feeding America network of local food banks. Running April 6 through May 3, 2026,…
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‘Save our Speedway’ gaining traction
PICKENS — The Pickens County Council passed a resolution during last Monday’s night meeting in hopes of recognizing Greenville-Pickens Speedway as a historic site.
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Easley man arrested sneaking into 2026 Masters
AUGUSTA, Ga. — A South Carolina man trying to circumvent the rules for securing a Masters badge found himself in jail on last Monday according to a report from the Augusta Press.
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Pickens PD is the GOAT
PICKENS — The Pickens Police reported on April 9 officers responded to “the ominous call of actual goats on the run” on Pumpkintown Road.
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SCDNR reports sharp drop in hunting-related deaths
SOUTH CAROLINA — A quiet but meaningful trend is emerging in South Carolina: fewer lives are being lost in hunting-related incidents.
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Buying cute Easter chicks? Don’t.
PICKENS COUNTY — Baby chickens and ducks make for adorable Easter scenery, as their soft feathers and diminutive size make them a natural draw for inquisitive and loving children just looking for a new pet. But those little winged cuties will grow up into adult animals, which often make them…
