Friday, May 23, 2025

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Red Devils coach to lead SC in Shrine Bowl

LIBERTY — Liberty High School announced on Friday their own Head Football Coach Paul Sutherland has been named the head coach of the South Carolina team for the 2025 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas.


			
				                                Pictured is Melanie Ginn (center) on the final day of The Wall That Heals Sunday afternoon in Liberty. Ginn had several people acknowledge the great job she did in bringing mobile Wall to Liberty and Pickens County.

Ginn goes extra mile for The Wall That Heals

LIBERTY — The last four years, Melanie Ginn has had a vision of one day bringing The Wall That Heals to the Pickens County area.

EHS grid program gets stronger

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.

Tolbert’s ‘The Dude’ for EHS baseball team

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

Green Wave tennis team enjoys playoffs

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

What’s going on with Big Lots?

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

Home sweet home for Crews at AU

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.

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What’s going on with Big Lots?

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

Yes, that was a tornado

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

“Palmetto Payback” to return $600K in unclaimed funds

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.

This day in history

April 30:

Oconee Nuclear Station’s operating license extended 20 years

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.

The Peoples Bank announces grand opening of new Powdersville location

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

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