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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.


			
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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.

Carter builds on his Akron roots at Gettys

EASLEY — When you talk to a basketball coach, you often hear about a certain game or accomplishment from their playing days. They might have scored that game-winning basket their senior year of high school or scored 1,000 points in their career.

Clemson, Lipsey, Crews and NFL

It’s one of the funnest times of the year in sports. You’ve got the the college football teams gunning for that No. 1 spot and the NFL is in full swing. College hoops and NBA hoops has started, too.

Local bowling results

Congratulations to Tim Baker rolling a 300 in the Pickens County Senior Tournament

Registration now open for SC Region 1 Science Fair

CENTRAL — Registration is now open for the South Carolina Region 1 Science Fair, offering an incredible platform for students to showcase their scientific talents and gain invaluable experience in STEM. Hosted by Southern Wesleyan University (SWU), the fair has recently affiliated with the prestigious Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), a global stage for young scientists. This affiliation provides top high school finalists the chance to compete at the 2025 Regeneron ISEF in Columbus, OH, from May 10–16, bringing exciting opportunities for South Carolina’s young innovators.

McKinney-less Pickens gets past Easley

EASLEY - Local fans piled into the gym last week to see the Easley girls basketball team host Pickens. The two towns are just 10 miles apart and it is quickly called a “rivalry game” to most of the fans. You can throw the records out the door.

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Winter storm through tonight, cold weekend ahead

SOUTH CAROLINA — Our winter storm is underway; roads will be slick over much of the state through Saturday morning.

Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative monitoring winter weather, urges members to prepare now

PICKENS — Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative continues to monitor the winter storm that is forecasted to impact our area on Friday.

100 Years Ago This Month: Historical events from January 1925

The month of January has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in January 1925.

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December 25:

Matunda Ya Kwanza: First Fruits

Since its 1966 inception, Kwanzaa has become a beloved week-long holiday celebrated by the African American community. Established by professor and chairman of Black studies at California State University, Dr. Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa was first celebrated December 26, 1966, and ended on January 1, 1967.

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