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				                                Borne by mosquitoes West Nile virus has a high mortality rate in infected, unvaccinated horses.
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Horse in Pickens Co. tests positive for West Nile

PICKENS COUNTY — A 4-year-old horse in Pickens County tested positive for West Nile virus and was euthanized, according to Clemson University Livestock-Poultry Health officials.

Missing hiker found dead in Sunset

PICKENS COUNTY — A doctor, who was reported missing while hiking with her two dogs on Oct. 15, was found dead in a wooded area in Sunset.

No turning back: 160 years and moving forward

EASLEY — On Sunday, September 22, 2024, Easley Union Missionary Baptist Church celebrated its 160th church anniversary. The church was organized in 1864 when a small group of Black people gathered regularly to worship God. They held prayer services and sang songs, most times secretly, in the homes and yards of individuals throughout the community. The history of the Black church up until 1864 is closely tied to the broader history of slavery and the fight for freedom.

EHS cross country teams ready for postseason

Peaking at the right time?

Three inducted into EHS Hall of Fame

EASLEY — The 2024 Easley Green Wave Athletic Hall of Fame was well-represented last Friday night.

Special tribute for Bill Houston

EASLEY — “Nobody loves Easley more than this man right here. His blood runs green and we are delighted that our lives have always been connected to Easley and Easley High School.”

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Honor, service and community

EASLEY — Day in and day out, Robinson Funeral Home steps up in full support for local military veterans and their families.

Missing hiker found dead in Sunset

PICKENS COUNTY — A doctor, who was reported missing while hiking with her two dogs on Oct. 15, was found dead in a wooded area in Sunset.

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Trick or Treat

PICKENS COUNTY — Homeowners think nothing of having goblins, nurses, vampires, or astronauts showing up at their doors each October asking for candy. Any other time of the year and these visitors might be turned away. But Halloween is all about the magical and the macabre, and trick-or-treating is a major component of the festivities.

No turning back: 160 years and moving forward

EASLEY — On Sunday, September 22, 2024, Easley Union Missionary Baptist Church celebrated its 160th church anniversary. The church was organized in 1864 when a small group of Black people gathered regularly to worship God. They held prayer services and sang songs, most times secretly, in the homes and yards of individuals throughout the community. The history of the Black church up until 1864 is closely tied to the broader history of slavery and the fight for freedom.

Prisma Health opens new $32 million outpatient surgery center in the Upstate

UPSTATE – Prisma Health has opened a state-of-the-art $32 million ambulatory surgery center specializing in same-day-discharge outpatient procedures. The new Prisma Health Surgery Center—Centennial Way, which represents Prisma’s largest outpatient surgery expansion within the past decade, will significantly improve access and convenience for patients, officials said.

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