EASLEY — Get a little friendly advice from The Easley Progress, Pickens Sentinel and Powdersville Post and save money.

These news organizations are trying a new way of spreading the good word about deals offered by local businesses.

Like us on Facebook and begin getting a free tip daily about a deal from a local business.

“The deals offer things that everybody can use,” said Advertising Manager Chris Wyatt. Local merchants are offering deals on home improvements, car care, dining and more.

“Our websites that provide news and advertising are increasing readership every month,” said General Manager Lonnie Adamson. “Unique visitors to our websites have grown from 20,000 monthly to 30,000 monthly over the last three months.”

“Our Facebook pages are growing steadily,” said Wyatt. “Obviously our readers and friends are finding things they think are valuable there. They don’t have a lot of time to waste, so they find it on Facebook. Find us on Facebook at The Easley progress, Pickens Sentinel and/or Powdersville Post.