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Additional SRO funding up in the air
PICKENS COUNTY—A proposal to add 16 new school resource officers (SROs) to elementary schools in Pickens County has not—as of yet—taken shape in the annual School District of Pickens County budget. The school board has hosted a couple of workshops on the topic, but district officials say an extra 700,000 in funds may not be there. “At this time, we do not have them in our budget for next year,” Pickens County Superintendent Kelly Pew said...
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Lady Green Wave finish second in division
Easley — The Easley High School varsity softball team lost to Laurens 12-4 in the championship game of the Silver Division during the Aiken Triple Crown Fastpitch Tournament Saturday. The Lady Green Wave lost to eighth-ranked Wando 3-0 in the tournament opener Friday and then fell to North Augusta 6-4 Saturday morning. Easley rebounded with a 17-5 victory over Brookland-Cayce to finish in third place in its bracket. Easley rallied to defe...
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THIS IS ONLY A DRILL
EASLEY — In ongoing emergency preparedness, Baptist Easley and community partners will stage an active shooter exercise at the hospital. The drill will take place Thursday, April 11, 9 - 11 a.m. The scenario involves an estranged father (wanted on a criminal domestic violence charge) who enters the Birthplace and seizes his newborn infant. He encounters seven staff in the hallway and shoots them. Shooter then enters a classroom and opens ...
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Easley Little League to host Flapjack Fundraiser
The Apple Gold Group, a franchisee of Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar, will partner with Easley Little League to host a Flapjack Fundraiser April 13. All proceeds raised will go toward providing scholarships, paying announcers and purchasing new equipment. “Easley Little League needs the community’s help to get the 2013 baseball season off to an excellent start,” said Michael Olander, president and CEO of the Apple Gold Group. “Come o...
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