News
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2025 Pickens County Municipal Association Award winners announced
CENTRAL — More than two dozen dedicated public safety workers of Pickens County were recognized this week for their unwavering commitment and selflessness to the community in 2025.
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Registery for “Dear Mr. Treasurer” open
SOUTH CAROLINA – Attention third, fourth and fifth grade teachers! South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis is inviting teachers across the Palmetto State to take part in a fun and educational activity designed to spark student creativity and promote lifelong financial literacy skills.
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Early voting and who’s running: 2025 Municipal Election guide
PICKENS COUNTY — Early Voting for the Town of Central, City of Easley, City of Liberty, Town of Norris, City of Pickens, and Town of Six Mile 2025 Municipal Elections began on Oct. 20 and will end on Oct. 31.
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Easley to host Veterans Day Parade
EASLEY — Mark your calendar! The Veterans Day Parade will be held be held in downtown Easley next month (Nov. 9) — instead of Liberty.
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UWPC welcomes new Free File Program Manager
PICKENS COUNTY — United Way of Pickens County is excited to welcome Michelle Lyons as the new Free File Program Manager, overseeing the organization’s free tax preparation services for local individuals and families.
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VA awards nearly $12 million in grants to fight veteran homelessness in SC
SOUTH CAROLINA — The Department of Veterans Affairs recently announced nearly $12 million in grants to three South Carolina organizations to help veterans who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless.
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Renovation of Ellenburg Lecture Hall complete
CENTRAL — Southern Wesleyan University (SWU) will host a special celebration on October 1, from 3:15 – 4:15 p.m. to mark the revitalization of Ellenburg Lecture Hall, a cornerstone of campus life since 1966. The hall has undergone a complete transformation—creating a modern space equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including a…
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SDPC breaks ground on Gateway to Innovation
PICKENS – The School District of Pickens County (SDPC) officially broke ground today on its highly anticipated “Gateway to Innovation” (G2i), a future-focused Career and Technical Education (CTE) campus at the former Pickens Middle School. The facility — renamed the Dr. Mendel Stewart Campus — will open in January 2027…
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Fall Career fair happening now
PICKENS COUNTY — Clemson’s Fall Career Fair will be held in Littlejohn Coliseum from Monday, Sept. 22 through Thursday, Sept. 25 between noon and 4 p.m each day, providing students with the opportunity to meet and engage with 430 different employers. Last year’s Fall Career Fair saw over 5,000 student…
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SCOR to host grand opening events at new regional offices
PICKENS COUNTY — The South Carolina Office of Resilience is proud to announce the grand opening of four regional offices to support long term disaster recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene. The week of September 22, SCOR will be hosting grand opening events for the community to come meet the team,…
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Three arrested for Red Devil Athletic Booster Club embezzlement
LIBERTY — The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office served multiple arrest warrants on three suspects based off an extensive investigation into Brandy Spivey Karr. Karr is the former Treasurer for the Liberty High School Red Devil Athletic Booster Club.
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Six Mile parade controversy continues
SIX MILE — A new town policy banning candy from being thrown during the annual Christmas parade has led to the demotion of the fire chief and the firing of his assistant, sparking community backlash.
