Pickens Sentinel
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COVID-19 survivor helps others by donating plasma
EASLEY — Kimber Nelson is known throughout the area as the director of the Little League Senior League World Series, but don’t think because this year’s tournament has been cancelled she’s been idling around … In fact, Nelson has been making a difference another way — by donating plasma as…
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Local testing program unveiled
PICKENS COUNTY — For the past three weeks, an unlikely trio has teamed up to create the County’s first COVID-19 testing program aimed at helping businesses reopen sooner after having an employee test positive. Realtor Dan Bracken, Nurse Practitioner Stephanie King and Rep. Neal Collins said the idea was simple:…
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Local testing program unveiled
PICKENS COUNTY — For the past three weeks, an unlikely trio has teamed up to create the County’s first COVID-19 testing program aimed at helping businesses reopen sooner after having an employee test positive. Realtor Dan Bracken, Nurse Practitioner Stephanie King and Rep. Neal Collins said the idea was simple:…
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Antibody tests for donors
EASLEY — The Blood Connection is offering free COVID-19 antibody testing for donors at all blood donation centers and mobiles across South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia Company officials said donors are encouraged to make an appointment first, to maintain adequate social distancing. Some important things to note: · This…
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Are you ready for the murder hornets?
Murder hornets. (Not to be confused with their close relatives: accessory-to-murder hornets, involuntary-manslaughter hornets, justifiable-homicide hornets and turning-state’s-evidence hornets.) Killer hornets. Asian giant hornets. Or the more politically correct Continent Which Must Not Be Named giant hornets. The invasive insects go by a confusing array of names, but the New…
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Lessons in homeschooling
Dear Ms. Beardsley, I hope you’re doing well. I miss seeing you and my classmates at school every day, but homeschooling is working out well for me. Mommy and Daddy are doing the best they can to make sure my siblings and I continue to learn during the covid-19 pandemic.…
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Reininga named AD at SWU
CENTRAL — Southern Wesleyan University and the Department of Athletics have announced Julia Reininga as the next director of athletics for the Warriors. She will become the third director of athletics for SWU, following in the footsteps of Dr. C Keith Connor and Chris Williams. “It is my joy to…
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Local testing program unveiled
PICKENS COUNTY — For the past three weeks, an unlikely trio has teamed up to create the County’s first COVID-19 testing program aimed at helping businesses reopen sooner after having an employee test positive. Realtor Dan Bracken, Nurse Practitioner Stephanie King and Rep. Neal Collins said the idea was simple:…
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SWU commissions 2020 graduating Religion students
CENTRAL – Each spring, Southern Wesleyan University’s Division of Religion commissions its graduating students as they prepare to move into ministry or additional ministry preparation. Because of continued restrictions on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the university’s Division of Religion conducted virtual commissioning services April 29 and May 2.…
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SWU lauds outstanding students
CENTRAL — Southern Wesleyan University recognized the academic achievements of outstanding students for the 2019-2020 academic year. In congratulating these students, Southern Wesleyan University President Todd Voss said, “While we are living through uncertain days right now, we remain steadfast in our certainty about the quality and determination of our…
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Duke Energy Foundation donates $150K
PICKENS COUNTY — The Duke Energy Foundation has announced a $150,000 donation to support low-income customers in the Palmetto State who are struggling to pay their utility bills during the COVID-19 crisis. This additional funding will significantly increase the assistance available through the Energy Neighbor Fund and Share the Warmth…
