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May happenings at SWU
May 2, 12 p.m. | Warrior Softball vs. University of Columbus (Ga.) SSAC Tournament, Mobile, Ala. Details: (864) 644-5303. May 5, 10:45 a.m. | University Singers at First Wesleyan Church 301 Bethpage Rd., Kannapolis, N.C. Details: (864) 644-5431/ffinch@swu.edu. May 5, 6 p.m. | University Singers at Lyman Wesleyan Church 320 Holly Springs Rd., Lyman, S.C. Details: (864) 644-5431/ffinch@swu.edu. May 10,10 a.m. | Baccalaureate ...
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Hopkins signs with Limestone
EASLEY—Hannah Hopkins may be wrapping up her high school career, but some believe her best tennis still lies ahead. The Easley High senior signed to play tennis for Limestone College recently, and Skip Smith, who coached Hopkins for her fist three years in high school, said Limestone will be getting an outstanding athlete. “She is an incredible athlete,” Smith said. “The most exciting part is that her best tennis is yet to come. Limestone...
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Easley High School senior Anna Jewell holds a top five grade point average, is active in the community, and has been accepted by both Clemson University and St. Andrews in Scotland.
Easley senior accepted by top Universities
EASLEY – Easley High School senior Anna Jewell holds a top five grade point average, is active in the community, and has been accepted by both Clemson University and St. Andrews in Scotland. “I wanted to give myself every opportunity,” Jewell said. “I didn’t want to deny myself a chance no matter how outlandish it was or where in the world the school was, so I decided to apply to St. Andrew’s in Scotland and was accepted much to the displea...
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Sgt. Brian Gibson of the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office is part of a family that understands the value of public service.
Pickens County Law Enforcement Officer of the Week
PICKENS COUNTY – Sgt. Brian Gibson of the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office is part of a family that understands the value of public service. “My father was in law enforcement for 20 years with the Easley City Police Department,” Gibson said. “I was around it my whole life and enjoyed it. My brother is the fire chief at Anderson County, so we are both in public service because of our dad.” Gibson is a lifelong resident of Pickens County and...
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Master Patrol Officer Tyler Evans of the Easley Police Department has always had a passion for police work and respect for the uniform.
Easley Police Officer of the Week
EASLEY – Master Patrol Officer Tyler Evans of the Easley Police Department has always had a passion for police work and respect for the uniform. “I have always been interested in law enforcement,” Evans said. “While I was in high school, I was in the ROTC and it taught me a lot about discipline and respect. It led me in the direction of either a career in law enforcement or the military.” Evans said that being able to help others was also...
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State Senate takes up ethics reform
PICKENS COUNTY—Lawmakers are working to pass an ethics reform bill that would require more transparency and allow for more flexibility in policing elected officials. With a June 6 deadline on the horizon, members of the House and Senate are hoping something is agreed on soon. The House passed the bill last week. “Time is of the essence, and we appreciate the House’s passage of the bill so that we can consider it and get it passed before...
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The event included family fun such as bounce houses, music, and super hero themes.
Cancer survivors soldier on at Relay For Life
POWDERSVILLE – Amidst a cold and steady rain, cancer survivors and relay participants circled the track of Wren High School for 12 hours last Friday night and Saturday morning for the American Cancer Society’s 2013 Relay For life. “On behalf of the 2013 Committee of this year’s American Cancer Society Relay For Life of North Anderson, we would like to thank residents of Piedmont, Pelzer, Powdersville and Williamston for their generosity and...
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Meet queens and princesses
Come out and meet the Powdersville-area pageant queens and princesses representing the area in the Miss South Carolina pageant. The Miss Powdersville Org. and Miss Powdersville Queens will be hosting a Mother Daughter Banquet Saturday at Bethesda United Methodist Church in Powdersville. This luncheon will include a guest speaker and singer Laurie Thompson. The Director of the Miss Powdersville Pageant Michelle Ward says, “You do not want ...
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Patrick McMillan at the SC Botanical Garden in Clemson
2nd Annual Moonlight & Magnolias Gala ~ Enchanted Gardens
CLEMSON — Join the South Carolina Botanical Garden on May 11 at 6 p.m. for Moonlight & Magnolias Gala ~ Enchanted Gardens. This elegant casual evening of dinner and entertainment will help raise funds for the continued maintenance, growth and sustainability of the Garden. Moonlight Magnolias will take place at the Fran Hanson Discovery Center, the former Southern Living Showcase Home located in the Garden. The evening will include a silen...
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National Federation of Music Clubs 2013 Junior Festival
The 29th annual South Carolina Northwestern District III of the National Federation of Music Clubs held its Junior Festival on Saturday, March 2 at Rock Springs Baptist Church, Easley. Seven local piano teachers entered over 100 students to be judged by music professionals. The Junior Festival program is designed to promote study and stimulate interest in American and world music literature and to encourage participation to reach a high sta...
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‘Camp Invention’ offers learning disguised as fun
Camp Invention, a summer day camp full of “real world” challenges with a fun twist, is returning this summer to Southern Wesleyan University. In partnership with Invent Now Kids, Southern Wesleyan University is offering the nationally-acclaimed, week-long camp for children entering grades one through six, beginning June 17 and running through June 21 on the university’s campus in Central. This summer day camp will immerse children in imag...
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Wren falls to Eastside in district championship
PIEDMONT—Despite a season full of success, top-seeded Wren High was ousted by Eastside in the district championship Saturday night. The Wren Baseball team was unable to find the offense it needed during a crucial stretch of the game, and fell during a 4-1 battle. The Hurricanes finish the season 21-8. Wren would have needed to beat Eastside in consecutive games to advance past the district championship. The senior-led squad began the ...
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Help those in need
Bonnie Walls of Powdersville and a freshman at Spartanburg Methodist College was recently named Miss Spartanburg Methodist. She will be competing in the Miss South Carolina Pageant July 7-13 in Columbia. Her platform for the competition is “Get Involved: Helping those in need.” She plays soccer, runs track at SMU and is a 2012 graduate of Wren High School. Her parents are Leroy and Judy Walls of Powdersville.
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4-H for summer fun
Please see 4-H Summer Fun Schedule for Anderson, Oconee, Greenville and Pickens Counties. Added are day camping opportunities from the surrounding counties on the list of camps for this summer, in an effort to offer more of a variety of programs to those who don’t mind traveling. Sign up today as they will fill up fast. 4H Brochures: Summer Camp Brochure: http://www.andersoncountysc.org/4H/2013_4H-CountyCampLQ.pdf 4 County Area Sche...
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SC Senate leaders issue statement on Ethics Reform Bill
S.C. Senate leaders yesterday issued the following statement on the House-passed ethics reform bill that was assigned to the Senate Judiciary Committee: “Time is of the essence, and we appreciate the House’s passage of the bill so that we can consider it and get it passed before the end of the session,” Senate Majority Leader Harvey Peeler said. “The House bill represents a start, and we are committed to a strong ethics bill being passed by...
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Pickens County once again has bragging rights to a State Championship in Mechatronics
Pickens County once again has bragging rights to a State Championship in Mechatronics. Mechatronics is a blend of mechanical and electrical fields required to keep modern manufacturing in motion. Brandon Hall and Johnny Hayes brought home the 6th consecutive championship. Chance Hall and Ian Bayne took 4th. 3 years ago there was a 1-2-3 sweep. This year we took 1st and 4th with 3 teams competing. Pickens County had, not only the most team...
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New chief of the Pickens Fire Department Chris Elrod and his wife Renee.
Pickens Fire Department welcomes new chief
PICKENS – The Pickens Fire Department will now be under new direction with the promotion of firefighter Chris Elrod to chief. “I consider it a great honor to be promoted to the chief position of the Pickens Fire Department,” Elrod said. “It is a great feeling of achievement to progress through the ranks starting with volunteer at this department to now being chief.” Former chief and longtime employee of the Pickens Fire Department, David ...
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Music on the Market series set for downtown Easley
Bring a chair and dancing shoes in preparation for the 2013 series of live music every Friday night at Old Market Square in Easley. The free concert series is sponored by The Gilstrap Family Dealerships, hosted by the City of Easley and managed by Dunburks Events. Also included is a play area for children. Food vendors will be selling edibles. All concerts begin at 7 p.m. First up is Big Time Band! from Greenville offering Beach, Soul, ...
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Green Pond improvements will close ramp temporarily
ANDERSON COUNTY — On May 1 Anderson County will close the entirety of Green Pond Boat Ramp to begin Phase One construction of the Green Pond Event Center. The closure will remain in place until Aug. 1. Matrix Construction anticipates this three-month closure to allow uninhibited access to construction traffic, including the hauling of stumps and approximately 50,000 cubic yards of soil. During this time, ALL thru traffic will be prohibited....
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