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Pickens County Habitat for Humanity receives Walmart Spark Good Local Grant
CLEMSON — Pickens County Habitat for Humanity (PCHFH) has been awarded a $2,000 Spark Good Local Grant from Walmart.org, funding that will directly support the organization’s annual Homecoming Build in Clemson.
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Nonprofits Get It Done
SOUTH CAROLINA – Together SC, a network of 1,000 nonprofits across the state, recently announced the official launch of a new social media campaign: Nonprofits Get It Done. Together SC is proud to partner with the National Council of Nonprofits, a network of over 30,000 nonprofits across the US to…
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SDPC names Teacher, Support Employee of the Year
PICKENS COUNTY — The School District of Pickens County (SDPC) recently announced Elizabeth Gunnels, a fifth-grade teacher at Liberty Elementary School, has been named the 2025–2026 District Teacher of the Year and April Heard, Administrative Assistant for SDPC’s Transportation Department, has been named the 2025–2026 District Support Employee of the…
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Hybrid training course offered for entry level beekeepers
PICKENS COUNTY — Ever thought what it would be like to be a beekeeper? Or are you a beekeeper hobbyist looking for some added training?
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You’re never too young for good nutrition
PICKENS COUNTY — Just as poor dietary habits are linked to chronic diseases that begin at an early age, research shows that good nutrition habits early in life can lead to positive outcomes both mentally and physically.
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Denver Downs Farm in the running for national honor
UPSTATE — Go big or gourd home! Denver Downs Farm in Anderson, a fourth-generation century farm, has been nominated USA Today’s 10 Best Reader’s Choice Travel Award Contest. The family-owned and operated farm was selected by an expert panel as a Top 20 Pumpkin Patches and contender for the 10…
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Easley man dies from pellet gun injury
EASLEY — A 26-year-old Easley man died Tuesday after getting shot by a pellet from an air rifle, according to the Pickens County Coroner’s Office.
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Motorcyclist air lifted after collision with school bus
EASLEY — A motorcyclist was airlifted to the hospital Thursday morning following a crash with a Pickens County school bus in Easley.
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces high credit ratings for SC
COLUMBIA – State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that South Carolina has once again had its strong credit ratings reaffirmed by S&P Global, Moody’s, and Fitch Rating Services.
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SCHP reminder: Hands Free in SC
PICKENS COUNTY — Hands Free SC is a public education campaign from the South Carolina Department of Public Safety to announce South Carolina’s new hands-free law and educate drivers about the dangers of distracted driving.
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SCDMV rolls out new design for licenses, IDs
COLUMBIA – The South Carolina DMV is rolling out a new design for driver’s licenses and state IDs, along with some new security features.
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Local nurse honored by state legislators for compassionate veteran care
EASLEY — Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital nurse Colt Shope was recognized by the S.C. House of Representatives on Independence Day for his work honoring veterans near the end of life.
