EASLEY — Just going to the weight room does not guarantee you great results. Cell phones can be a huge distraction or just chattin’ with your friends.

EASLEY — You can be named the Most Valuable Player on a team or the Most Improved — both are great honors.

EASLEY — So what does a 2-12 conference record get you? Apparently, a trip to the playoffs!

EASLEY — Big Lots! announced it will be reopening 132 stores in May 2025 — including the store on Pendleton Street in Easley.

EASLEY — As far as local hoops goes, Ethan Crews has helped put Easley High School on the map. It all started a couple weeks ago when he played in the prestigious North-South All-star game. He saw limited time off the bench for the North team and still responded with nine points, five rebounds, two assists and a steal.

EASLEY — Big Lots! announced it will be reopening 132 stores in May 2025 — including the store on Pendleton Street in Easley.

EASLEY — The National Weather Service reports that a tornado touched down in Upstate South Carolina over the weekend.

SOUTH CAROLINA — Some South Carolinians may find some unexpected cash in their mailboxes this month, thanks to a new initiative from the State Treasurer’s office.

April 30:

UPSTATE — The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has renewed the operating licenses for Duke Energy’s Oconee Nuclear Station for an additional 20 years.

POWDERSVILLE — The Peoples Bank is pleased to announce that its new branch in Powdersville will host a grand opening event on April 30, 2025.