Pickens Sentinel
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Senior League World Series cancelled
EASLEY — In a disappointing (yet, expected) announcement on Thursday, Little League International announced the cancellation of all 2020 World Series tournaments and events, including the Senior League World Series (SLWS), held annually here in Easley. League officials said the decision was made after a thorough assessment of the impact…
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Testing the waters: County enters “Phase one”
PICKENS COUNTY — County officials held a virtual briefing on May 1 to introduce “KickStart Pickens County,” a three-phase COVID-19 revitalization plan. Phase I of the plan went into effect on Monday, May 4, and while County facilities currently remain closed to walk-in traffic — some previously suspended services have…
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Need to stretch those legs?
CENTRAL — Southern Wesleyan University is reopening to the public the track at the Joe R. Gilbert Track and Field and will also be opening the tennis courts at the Rev. Leroy Cox Tennis Complex, effective 5 p.m. on Monday, May 4. “In light of the Town of Central reopening…
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Upstate Forever awarded $3.9 million USDA funding partnership
PICKENS COUNTY — Nonprofit conservation organization Upstate Forever has been selected to receive a Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) award from the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in the amount of more than $3.9 million to support local conservation efforts. Funding from this program will be used to protect…
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June 9 Primary: Who’s running?
PICKENS COUNTY — Although some local elections in South Carolina have been postponed due to COVID-19, the June 9 statewide primary is fast approaching — and according to the S.C. Elections Commission (SEC), the election (for now) is scheduled to proceed “business as usual.” “The June 9 Statewide Primaries and…
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Spouting off: How the EPA made it harder to mow my lawn
I used to enjoy mowing the lawn. Now it agitates the heck out of me. My agitation is the result of the gas-container safety spouts that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has mandated since 2009 – spouts that barely allow gas to come out. According to Jeffrey Tucker, editorial director…
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Why Congress needs to support your local news sources in this crisis
During this coronavirus pandemic, access to accurate and trustworthy information in your community is as critical to life under quarantine and as sought after as hand sanitizer and face masks. Your local newspaper provides the news and information unique to your community. Where are the testing sites and who’s eligible,…
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Fill out your Census
Households throughout the nation have received invitations to respond to the 2020 Census. In May, the U.S. Census Bureau will begin following up in person with households that haven’t responded. This year, for the first time ever, the U.S. Census Bureau will accept responses online — as well as by…
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S.C. reports largest number of wintering orioles
PICKENS COUNTY — South Carolina’s 2020 Baltimore Oriole Winter Survey reported the largest number of orioles wintering in the United States for the sixth year in a row. Those results were recorded during the sixth annual Baltimore Oriole Winter Survey, conducted by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Feb.…
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Clemson board OKs tuition freeze at quarterly meeting
CLEMSON — Clemson University’s Board of Trustees recently approved the University’s plan for a tuition and mandatory fee freeze for the 2020-21 academic year for all in-state and out-of-state students. Housing and dining fees are not mandatory, and a decision on those will be made in the near future, officials…
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Have you had COVID-19? Your plasma can help save others
UPSTATE — AnMed Health is part of the Mayo Clinic led national Convalescent Expanded Access Program to use plasma from COVID-19 survivors to help critically ill COVID-19 patients recover. The donated plasma is rich in antibodies that might help those patients fight the virus. So far, three AnMed Health patients…
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Healthcare workers saluted with F-16 flyovers
PICKENS COUNTY — The S.C. Air National Guard paid tribute to first responders and healthcare workers with statewide flyovers in F-16 fighter jets, flying over Baptist Easley and Cannon Memorial hospitals in Pickens County just after 11 a.m. on Monday. The flyovers, named “Operation American Resolve” we conducted as jets…
