EASLEY — Her full name is … Rebekah Birtwistle.

EASLEY — Gary Hinton has been dialed in on building up the memberships of the Easley American Legion.

CENTRAL — The top two Grand Award winners from the 2025 South Carolina Region 1 Science Fair, hosted by Southern Wesleyan University in March, advanced to the world’s most prestigious pre-college science competition: the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). Held May 12–16 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio, ISEF welcomed nearly 1,700 high school finalists representing 48 states and more than 60 countries, regions, and territories.

Wednesday, June 4: 7 pm Easley vs Ashville @ Alice Ballpark

EASLEY — Some students often play a huge role in school, but you seldom hear about them. They don’t steal the headlines in the newspaper for a star-studded effort on Friday night.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) honored exceptional staff from across the agency during its annual employee recognition ceremony on Friday, June 6, held at the Wateree Range. The event brought together agency leadership and staff to celebrate outstanding dedication, professionalism, and public service.

CLEMSON — Nick Eason, associate head coach/co-defensive coordinator for Clemson University, delivered the keynote address at Tri-County Technical College’s spring commencement. Four hundred and four graduates received degrees, diplomas and certificates at Littlejohn Coliseum on May 12.

EASLEY — The South Carolina Academy of Family Physicians (SCAFP) has honored Lori R. Carnsew, MD of Easley, SC as the 2025-2026 SCAFP Family Physician of the Year.

PENDLETON — A customer walks into The Pendleton Bookshop with a to-go coffee. “Hey, Dad!” says owner Amy Albright. The historic building — once a general store from 1850 to 1859 — is now a cozy, neatly organized shop. An antique safe, its designs faint but colorful, stands in the corner. Amy’s father hands her the coffee with a familiar smile.

EASLEY — Gary Hinton has been dialed in on building up the memberships of the Easley American Legion.

CENTRAL — The top two Grand Award winners from the 2025 South Carolina Region 1 Science Fair, hosted by Southern Wesleyan University in March, advanced to the world’s most prestigious pre-college science competition: the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). Held May 12–16 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio, ISEF welcomed nearly 1,700 high school finalists representing 48 states and more than 60 countries, regions, and territories.