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Clemson AD talks progress at Easley Rotary
EASLEY—Clemson University’s thirteenth Athletic Director Dan Radacovich says his first four months have been a whirlwind, but successful nonetheless. The former Georgia Tech AD made a stop at the Easley Rotary Club Tuesday afternoon to talk Clemson sports and address questions. Radacovich said he has been pleased to work at a university with so much pride and so many resources. “It’s been four months,” Radacovich said. “There are times ...
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Adam Tomberlin of the Pickens Count Sheriff's Office escorts the shooter, Jack Smith, played by Easley City Policeman Rashad Murray, from the hospital.
Active Shooter exercise held at Baptist Easley
EASLEY – In conjunction with the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office and the Easley Police Department, Baptist Easley Hospital conducted an active shooter exercise this morning to prepare for possible emergency scenarios. “In ongoing emergency preparedness, Baptist Easley and community partners staged an active shooter exercise at the hospital,” said Allison Greene, public relations manager of Baptist Easley. “The scenario involved an estranged...
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Speaker, songwriter to appear April 12
Faith Independent Baptist Church, 4905 Geer Highway, Cleveland, SC, will be hosting Dr. Frank Garlock, internationally-known musician, composer, and conductor, April 12 through 14. Meeting times: Friday - 7 p.m., Saturday - 4:30 and 7 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Music has one of the greatest influences on our thinking and our lives today. Dr. Garlock is an energetic speaker who has spent a life-time studying and teaching on the subjec...
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Pickens Garden Club Celebrates 87 Years
PICKENS — Pickens ladies, celebrating 87 years of the Pickens Garden Club, met April 2 to don hats and gloves and dine in the afternoon of the patio of the Hagood-Mauldin Home in downtown. Approximately 50 women from the current garden club roster were in attendance reminiscing about the days since 1926 when eight ladies gathered under the bell tower at Pickens High School to form the group. Those eight ladies attending were born in the l...
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Fellowship of the called
March 22-23 Southern Wesleyan University in Central offered Fellowship of the Called (FOTC), a two-day event focusing on young men and women exploring the call to ministry. The event brought together middle school and high school students from South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and as far away as Ohio. FOTC was led and organized by the Religion Division, including the help of SWU students, pastors and youth pastors. Students and fac...
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Additional SRO funding up in the air
PICKENS COUNTY—A proposal to add 16 new school resource officers (SROs) to elementary schools in Pickens County has not—as of yet—taken shape in the annual School District of Pickens County budget. The school board has hosted a couple of workshops on the topic, but district officials say an extra 700,000 in funds may not be there. “At this time, we do not have them in our budget for next year,” Pickens County Superintendent Kelly Pew said...
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Lady Green Wave finish second in division
Easley — The Easley High School varsity softball team lost to Laurens 12-4 in the championship game of the Silver Division during the Aiken Triple Crown Fastpitch Tournament Saturday. The Lady Green Wave lost to eighth-ranked Wando 3-0 in the tournament opener Friday and then fell to North Augusta 6-4 Saturday morning. Easley rebounded with a 17-5 victory over Brookland-Cayce to finish in third place in its bracket. Easley rallied to defe...
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THIS IS ONLY A DRILL
EASLEY — In ongoing emergency preparedness, Baptist Easley and community partners will stage an active shooter exercise at the hospital. The drill will take place Thursday, April 11, 9 - 11 a.m. The scenario involves an estranged father (wanted on a criminal domestic violence charge) who enters the Birthplace and seizes his newborn infant. He encounters seven staff in the hallway and shoots them. Shooter then enters a classroom and opens ...
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Easley Little League to host Flapjack Fundraiser
The Apple Gold Group, a franchisee of Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar, will partner with Easley Little League to host a Flapjack Fundraiser April 13. All proceeds raised will go toward providing scholarships, paying announcers and purchasing new equipment. “Easley Little League needs the community’s help to get the 2013 baseball season off to an excellent start,” said Michael Olander, president and CEO of the Apple Gold Group. “Come o...
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Help Feed A Hungry Child Pickens County receive a Walmart grant
PICKENS COUNTY — Feed a Hungry Child Pickens County is hoping the public can help them click their way to a grant from Walmart by voting for them in the “Fighting Hunger Together” initiative - a national campaign where money is awarded to programs that get the most votes for their innovative and effective programs that help alleviate child hunger. The public will decide what organization will receive the grants through a voting campaign at ...
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Cannon Hospital Upgrades MRI
PICKENS — Cannon Memorial Hospital recently made upgrades to its MRI, creating one of the highest quality Magnetic Resonance Imaging systems in the area. The GE 1.5 MRI is now capable of conducting additional imaging, especially in the areas of neurology and cardiac. The upgrades will also allow for faster test time and higher quality images for radiologist and physicians to read. “We continually audit our medical equipment for ways to enhanc...
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At work
Any day of the week you might find a Durham’s Hardwood truck hauling giant logs through Pickens going to the company’s saw mill where the massive logs are rendered to a variety of hardwood products, including hardwood flooring. The company, which has been in business for 29 years, employs 60 people. This truck was spotted on Main Street Friday.
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4th Annual Wings and Wheels Event Saturday
Pickens County Meals on Wheels announces the 4th Annual Wings and Wheels for Meals. The event will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pickens County Airport in Liberty. This event has a track record as a proven community favorite, and this year promises to be another day of fun for the entire family. Attractions will include: Airplane and Helicopter Rides- Fixed wing aircraft and helicopter will be on hand to offering event-go...
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Meals on Wheels gets Liberty Middle School facility
EASLEY — Pickens County Meals on Wheels took a big step forward last week with the donation of Liberty Middle Schools kitchen and cafeteria from Pickens County. Meals on Wheels Director Meta Bowers said the decision came at the last Pickens County Council meeting. She says she could have the kitchen up and operating for Meals on Wheels clients as soon as this summer. In addition to the commercial kitchen, the cafeteria and four classroo...
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Don Wilder
Wilder named Group Revenue Director for SC newspapers
NEWBERRY — Donald E. (Don) Wilder has been named the new Customer Relations Manager and Group Revenue Director of the South Carolina Group of Civitas Media’s publications in South Carolina. The South Carolina Group includes The Newberry Observer in Newberry, The Herald Independent in Winnsboro, The Union Daily Times, The Easley Progress, The Pickens Sentinel and the Powdersville Post. He also will serve as the General Manager of the Newberr...
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Don Wilder
Wilder named Group Revenue Director for SC papers
NEWBERRY — Donald E. (Don) Wilder has been named the new Customer Relations Manager and Group Revenue Director of the South Carolina Group of Civitas Media’s publications in South Carolina. The South Carolina Group includes The Newberry Observer in Newberry, The Herald Independent in Winnsboro, The Union Daily Times, The Easley Progress, The Pickens Sentinel and the Powdersville Post. He also will serve as the General Manager of the Newberr...
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Officials county-wide react to golf manufacturer’s arrival
PICKENS COUNTY – TaylorMade Golf Company’s $13 million investment into Pickens County has city and county officials talking about the future. “We would like to join Pickens County and Alliance Pickens in welcoming Taylormade to our community,” said Pickens City Administrator Katherine Brackett. “The continued growth of the Pickens County Commerce Park demonstrates that our county is committed to recruiting jobs and encouraging economic stab...
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City Administrator explains changes in fire protection
PICKENS – By July of next year, the City of Pickens will no longer provide fire protection for two county districts and will impose a city-wide fire fee to maintain its own fire department. “On Dec. 31, 2013, the city’s contract with the Shady Grove Fire District will end, and on July 1, 2014, the city’s contract with the Rural Fire District will end,” said City Administrator Katherine Brackett. “To keep a small city fire department, it wil...
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DNR continues to add dates to youth fishing rodeos around the state
The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) continues to add dates to a series of free outdoor family events around the state. Youth ages 6-15 are encouraged to sign up for a fishing rodeo with specific times for most events to be determined. Youth ages 6-15 must be accompanied by and adult and no adult fishing will be allowed. Pre-registration is required and limited spaces are available. Register online or call (803) 737-8483. Sign in ...
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