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4th Annual Wings and Wheels Event Saturday
Pickens County Meals on Wheels announces the 4th Annual Wings and Wheels for Meals. The event will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pickens County Airport in Liberty. This event has a track record as a proven community favorite, and this year promises to be another day of fun for the entire family. Attractions will include: Airplane and Helicopter Rides- Fixed wing aircraft and helicopter will be on hand to offering event-go...
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Meals on Wheels gets Liberty Middle School facility
EASLEY — Pickens County Meals on Wheels took a big step forward last week with the donation of Liberty Middle Schools kitchen and cafeteria from Pickens County. Meals on Wheels Director Meta Bowers said the decision came at the last Pickens County Council meeting. She says she could have the kitchen up and operating for Meals on Wheels clients as soon as this summer. In addition to the commercial kitchen, the cafeteria and four classroo...
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Don Wilder
Wilder named Group Revenue Director for SC newspapers
NEWBERRY — Donald E. (Don) Wilder has been named the new Customer Relations Manager and Group Revenue Director of the South Carolina Group of Civitas Media’s publications in South Carolina. The South Carolina Group includes The Newberry Observer in Newberry, The Herald Independent in Winnsboro, The Union Daily Times, The Easley Progress, The Pickens Sentinel and the Powdersville Post. He also will serve as the General Manager of the Newberr...
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Don Wilder
Wilder named Group Revenue Director for SC papers
NEWBERRY — Donald E. (Don) Wilder has been named the new Customer Relations Manager and Group Revenue Director of the South Carolina Group of Civitas Media’s publications in South Carolina. The South Carolina Group includes The Newberry Observer in Newberry, The Herald Independent in Winnsboro, The Union Daily Times, The Easley Progress, The Pickens Sentinel and the Powdersville Post. He also will serve as the General Manager of the Newberr...
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Officials county-wide react to golf manufacturer’s arrival
PICKENS COUNTY – TaylorMade Golf Company’s $13 million investment into Pickens County has city and county officials talking about the future. “We would like to join Pickens County and Alliance Pickens in welcoming Taylormade to our community,” said Pickens City Administrator Katherine Brackett. “The continued growth of the Pickens County Commerce Park demonstrates that our county is committed to recruiting jobs and encouraging economic stab...
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City Administrator explains changes in fire protection
PICKENS – By July of next year, the City of Pickens will no longer provide fire protection for two county districts and will impose a city-wide fire fee to maintain its own fire department. “On Dec. 31, 2013, the city’s contract with the Shady Grove Fire District will end, and on July 1, 2014, the city’s contract with the Rural Fire District will end,” said City Administrator Katherine Brackett. “To keep a small city fire department, it wil...
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DNR continues to add dates to youth fishing rodeos around the state
The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) continues to add dates to a series of free outdoor family events around the state. Youth ages 6-15 are encouraged to sign up for a fishing rodeo with specific times for most events to be determined. Youth ages 6-15 must be accompanied by and adult and no adult fishing will be allowed. Pre-registration is required and limited spaces are available. Register online or call (803) 737-8483. Sign in ...
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The TaylorMade Golf Company will establish a 120,000 square-foot golf ball production plant in Liberty and expects to break ground next month. Executive Vice President of TaylorMade Golf, John Kawaja, speaks to a crowd in Pickens County that gathered to hear the announcement.
Golf manufacturer’s expansion brings $13 million investment to Pickens County
PICKENS COUNTY – The TaylorMade Golf Company will establish a 120,000 square-foot golf ball production plant in Liberty and expects to break ground next month. “South Carolina is home to a number of world-class, well-known brands, and it’s great to see another one choose to grow in the Palmetto State,” said Gov. Nikki Haley. “We celebrate TaylorMade Golf Company’s decision to invest $13 million in Liberty with its new plant. Announcements l...
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Truck Driving Job Fair and Training Expo set April 9
PENDLETON —- Tri-County Technical College’s Corporate and Community Education (CCE) Division is reaching out to individuals interested in a career in truck driving by hosting a Job Fair and Training Expo Tuesday, April 9. The event will be held from 9 a.m. – noon at Tri-County Technical College’s Anderson Campus, located at 511 Michelin Blvd. in Anderson. Participants will be given the opportunity to meet and interview with area truck dri...
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Upstate Forever Awarded $60k for Rocky River Park Project
ANDERSON — Upstate Forever has secured a $60,000 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to assist the Rocky River Conservancy (RRC) in developing a master plan for the future Rocky River Park. The grant will also fund activities such as community meetings and educational program planning. “This park, located less than two miles from downtown Anderson along Highway 29, has beautiful wetlands and wildlife and will be a great plac...
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The Easley Farmers Market is back
PICKENS COUNTY—The Easley Farmers Market has returned with even more to offer in 2013. Market Manager Lisa Garrett said she is getting excited for another season beginning this Saturday. “We have a lot of our regular customers that come every week,” said Garrett. “We want to encourage people to buy local, know where their food comes from, and know how it’s grown. We want people to know their farmer, come talk to them, and learn how they g...
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Following six months of debate, the City of Pickens has decided to retain its own fire services but will be without those of longtime fire chief, David Porter.
City of Pickens retains fire department, loses chief
PICKENS – After six months of debate, the City of Pickens has decided to retain its own fire department but will be without the services of longtime fire chief, David Porter. With Chief Porter in attendance, Mayor David Owens read his letter of resignation aloud at a city council meeting. Porter was quoted saying that in light of new directions taken by the city, he felt that he had done all he could and that it was time for someone else ...
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April happenings at SWU
April 1 | Registration for Fall Semester begins Details: registrar@swu.edu/ (864) 644-5530. April 2, 5 p.m. | SWU Softball vs. Brenau University (Doubleheader) Varsity Field. Details: (864) 644-5303. April 4 | Master of Business Administration starts – Columbia Details: (803) 744-7981 / 877-644-5557 / columbia@swu.edu. April 5, 4:30 p.m. | Music Majors Formal Recital Southern Wesleyan University music majors are featured in this...
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Blues Festival
Lonnie Adamson|Civitas Media Joey Martin prepares to announce the winner of tickets to the Clemson Blues Festival April 17-21 to be held in locations throughout Clemson and Central. Martin and the festival gave away the tickets at last week’s Business After Hours organized by the Clemson Area Chamber of Commerce. Martin’s Red Minnow Restaurant and Red Minnow Lounge on Main Street in Central hosted the business networking event and will host...
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Habitat for Humanity has new ReStore location
EASLEY – The Pickens County Habitat for Humanity has moved its ReStore to a new location on Calhoun Memorial Highway in Easley. “We are in a much higher traffic location now,” said Executive Director Jill Evans. “We anticipate having a lot more drive-by shoppers.” Evans said that the new location would also be more visible in the community. “We probably have a little less square footage but we have a higher quality of merchandise,” Evan...
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Southern Wesleyan University staff and students work on a beautification project at Cannon Memorial Hospital in Pickens during Day of Service March 19. Approximately 200 volunteers from the university worked that day at a dozen sites across Pickens, Oconee and Greenville counties.
Developing a heart for service
Approximately 200 volunteers from Southern Wesleyan University reached beyond the Central campus into surrounding communities in an effort to make a difference. Organized by Southern Wesleyan’s Student Life office, Day of Service involved approximately 150 students and 50 faculty and staff members in various service projects that included ministry to senior citizens, distribution of food to needy citizens and landscaping work. “The purpos...
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Shelton, Gillespie sound off on controversial topic
PICKENS COUNTY—Amidst the debate on invocations at the beginning of Pickens County School Board meetings are two board members with very different opinions. The board voted Monday to do away with its old student-led invocation policy and adopt a non-sectarian prayer that will kick off each monthly meeting. Board Member Jim Shelton said this decision is a direct contradiction of what the people have asked for. “All our public has asked u...
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New principals named for three Pickens County schools
PICKENS COUNTY—The 2013-14 school year will bring plenty of change for local Pickens County students. New principals have been selected for three local middle schools, and district officials say they believe they have made the right call students in Easley and Pickens. The Pickens County School Board recently approved new principals for Pickens Middle School, R.H. Gettys Middle School and J.C. Brice Middle School, taking effect at the beg...
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Fifth-ranked Hurricanes off to hot start
Billy Cannada Staff Writer PIEDMONT—The Wren High baseball team is firing on all cylinders early, boasting a 10-2 record after taking down Belton Honea Path and Palmetto in recent wins. The Hurricanes are currently ranked in the top five of South Carolina AAA schools, and dominating performances from key players have them looking for continued success down the road. Wren grabbed its ninth win over BHP last week, edging out the third-r...
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