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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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Help Feed A Hungry Child Pickens County receive a Walmart grant
PICKENS COUNTY — Feed a Hungry Child Pickens County is hoping the public can help them click their way to a grant from Walmart by voting for them in the “Fighting Hunger Together” initiative - a national campaign where money is awarded to programs that get the most votes for their innovative and effective programs that help alleviate child hunger. The public will decide what organization will receive the grants through a voting campaign at ...
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Cannon Hospital Upgrades MRI
PICKENS — Cannon Memorial Hospital recently made upgrades to its MRI, creating one of the highest quality Magnetic Resonance Imaging systems in the area. The GE 1.5 MRI is now capable of conducting additional imaging, especially in the areas of neurology and cardiac. The upgrades will also allow for faster test time and higher quality images for radiologist and physicians to read. “We continually audit our medical equipment for ways to enhanc...
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At work
Any day of the week you might find a Durham’s Hardwood truck hauling giant logs through Pickens going to the company’s saw mill where the massive logs are rendered to a variety of hardwood products, including hardwood flooring. The company, which has been in business for 29 years, employs 60 people. This truck was spotted on Main Street Friday.
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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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