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R.C. Edwards Middle School students win Glider Challenge
Pickens County students took home top honors in the 2013 Glider Challenge on April 25. The R.C. Edwards Middle School team, “The UFOs,” won first place in the 2013 Glider Challenge, and the “Chicken Strips” team from the J.T. Simpson Alternative Center came in second place. “The UFOs” team members were Clary Miles, Robert Weir, Khalil Anderson and John Robert Ayers. The “Chicken Strips” team members were Chase Simmons and Austin Elrod...
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Cannon Auxiliary awards Dr. John Harden Scholarship
PICKENS — Ashley Nicole Fuller has been chosen as the 2013 recipient of the Dr. John Harden Scholarship. Ashley has been employed with Cannon for 9 years and is currently the Information Services Applications Manager for Cannon. While working and caring for two daughters, Ashley is also enrolled at Ashford University obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Informatics. The Cannon Memorial Hospital Auxiliary established the Dr. John Harden S...
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Concrete Primary hosts Kids Fit Health Week
POWDERSVILLE—A new program designed to keep students active kicks off next week at Concrete Primary. The school is getting set to host a new program entitled “Kids Fit Health Week,” running Monday through Thursday on May 13 through 17. According to organizers, the program aims to teach kids about healthy and unhealthy foods, limiting television and gaming time and the importance of getting outside and exercising. “South Carolina has one...
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Easley Chamber of Commerce May events
Thursday, May 16 @ 10:00 AM Business of the Month Presentation at Baptist Easley Hospital 200 Fleetwood Drive, Easley Thursday, May 23 @ 11:30 AM Ribbon Cutting at Chuck Yeager Real Estate 223 Siloam Road, Easley (Powdersville) Monday, May 27 Chamber office will be closed in observance of Memorial Day Tuesday, May 28 @ 8:00 AM Board of Directors Meeting at Easley Chamber of Commerce Wednesday, May 29 @ 9:30 AM 125 Year A...
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Best Chevrolet hires new GSM
EASLEY — Keith Knoerr has been hired as the new general sales manager for Best Chevrolet of Easley. A native of Seneca, Knoerr has spent more than 13 years in the automotive industry mainly in Georgia. He and his wife, Christie, have a daughter, Kaydence. “We are excited to have someone with Keith’s experience and abilities on our team,” said Pete Mirante, owner of Best Chevrolet of Easley. About Best Chevrolet: Located on Highway 153...
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Freshwater fishing trends
Mountains Area Lake Jocassee: Trout: Good. Trout fishing is still going strong. Blind trolling 30-50 feet deep in the main lake is also working, with spoons and stick baits the size of shad/herring working at first light and live bait more productive as the sun comes up. Very soon the surface bite should start and the fishing should be very strong for the next 3-4 weeks. Lake Keowee: (unchanged from April 25) Largemouth and Spotted Ba...
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No tax increase in county budget proposal
PICKENS COUNTY—A “balanced” budget presented to Pickens County Council does not include a tax increase according to County Administrator Chappell Hurst. Hurst and county officials say they have taken pride in the fact citizens have not seen a tax hike over the past several years, but this year may have been a little more difficult. “The budget that I presented to council did not include a tax increase. It was a balanced budget,” Hurst sai...
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Solo and Ensemble
Wren Middle School students received superior ratings at Solo & Ensemble Festival in Anderson onApril 26. Each year the South Carolina Band Directors Association (SCBDA) hosts a Solo & Ensemble Festival. This is an opportunity for students to perform solos or in small groups called ensembles. Student performances are rated from I-Superior, II-Excellent, III-Good, IV-Fair, to V-poor. Students earning Superior (I) and Excellent (II) ratings wil...
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Congressman suggests census changes
EASLEY – A proposal to reduce U.S. Census surveys is “100 percent constituent driven” and aimed at reducing invasiveness to families, U.S. Rep. Jeff Duncan said last week. Duncan, who represents several counties in the Upstate including Pickens and Anderson, was in Easley to introduce colleague Tim Scott, recently appointed U.S. senator for South Carolina. A verbal battle developed a few days before Duncan’s visit when had proposed the le...
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Foothills Arts Festival Offers Something For Everyone!
EASLEY — The first annual Foothills Arts Festival will be held Saturday May 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Old Market Square in downtown Easley. The event is hosted by the Arts Council of Pickens County, a non-profit arts group. The event will feature visual, performing, literary, culinary, and folk artists from around the upstate. Various artists will have booths set up displaying their works available for purchase. Young artist, Rachel Lo...
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Airman completes training
Air Force Airman Alejandro Munera graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas, after completing an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, basic warfare principles and skills. He graduated as an Airman 1st Class and is currently stationed at Fort Sam Houston, in San Antonio, Texas training in Diagnostic Imaging...
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Dixie Softball roundup
Dixie Darlings Easley Southern Stars 13, Liberty Panthers 12 — Easley scored two runs in the bottom of the final inning to rally for the win. Mollie Poole led Easley with a home run and a triple. Pendleton 5, Easley Carolina Girls 2 — The Carolina Girls suffered their first loss of the season to Pendleton. Madison Johnson, Haleigh Foster, Hailey Root, Molly Propes and Jaslin Brooks all were 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Easley. Brooks had ...
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The wrestling team at Easley High School is encouraged to participate in the offseason wrestling club.
Wrestling club enters second year
EASLEY – Young grapplers in the Easley area will now have another opportunity to perfect their skills on the mat as the Limitless Wrestling Club opens its second year. “Limitless Wrestling is a program that we’re building to help increase our level of skill for the high school team,” said Jeff Harris, head varsity coach “It gives the kids another season to stay on the mat and take their skills to a higher level.” Harris also said that the...
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May happenings at SWU
May 2, 12 p.m. | Warrior Softball vs. University of Columbus (Ga.) SSAC Tournament, Mobile, Ala. Details: (864) 644-5303. May 5, 10:45 a.m. | University Singers at First Wesleyan Church 301 Bethpage Rd., Kannapolis, N.C. Details: (864) 644-5431/ffinch@swu.edu. May 5, 6 p.m. | University Singers at Lyman Wesleyan Church 320 Holly Springs Rd., Lyman, S.C. Details: (864) 644-5431/ffinch@swu.edu. May 10,10 a.m. | Baccalaureate ...
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Hopkins signs with Limestone
EASLEY—Hannah Hopkins may be wrapping up her high school career, but some believe her best tennis still lies ahead. The Easley High senior signed to play tennis for Limestone College recently, and Skip Smith, who coached Hopkins for her fist three years in high school, said Limestone will be getting an outstanding athlete. “She is an incredible athlete,” Smith said. “The most exciting part is that her best tennis is yet to come. Limestone...
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Easley High School senior Anna Jewell holds a top five grade point average, is active in the community, and has been accepted by both Clemson University and St. Andrews in Scotland.
Easley senior accepted by top Universities
EASLEY – Easley High School senior Anna Jewell holds a top five grade point average, is active in the community, and has been accepted by both Clemson University and St. Andrews in Scotland. “I wanted to give myself every opportunity,” Jewell said. “I didn’t want to deny myself a chance no matter how outlandish it was or where in the world the school was, so I decided to apply to St. Andrew’s in Scotland and was accepted much to the displea...
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Sgt. Brian Gibson of the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office is part of a family that understands the value of public service.
Pickens County Law Enforcement Officer of the Week
PICKENS COUNTY – Sgt. Brian Gibson of the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office is part of a family that understands the value of public service. “My father was in law enforcement for 20 years with the Easley City Police Department,” Gibson said. “I was around it my whole life and enjoyed it. My brother is the fire chief at Anderson County, so we are both in public service because of our dad.” Gibson is a lifelong resident of Pickens County and...
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Master Patrol Officer Tyler Evans of the Easley Police Department has always had a passion for police work and respect for the uniform.
Easley Police Officer of the Week
EASLEY – Master Patrol Officer Tyler Evans of the Easley Police Department has always had a passion for police work and respect for the uniform. “I have always been interested in law enforcement,” Evans said. “While I was in high school, I was in the ROTC and it taught me a lot about discipline and respect. It led me in the direction of either a career in law enforcement or the military.” Evans said that being able to help others was also...
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State Senate takes up ethics reform
PICKENS COUNTY—Lawmakers are working to pass an ethics reform bill that would require more transparency and allow for more flexibility in policing elected officials. With a June 6 deadline on the horizon, members of the House and Senate are hoping something is agreed on soon. The House passed the bill last week. “Time is of the essence, and we appreciate the House’s passage of the bill so that we can consider it and get it passed before...
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