To paraphrase a common saying, Chris Christopherson wasn’t born in Easley, but he got here as soon as he could. Christopherson has carried on a love affair with the city since arriving here severa...
Losing a hero
We lost a hero recently. Many people living in Easley today are not familiar with the name Kinard Satterfield. Longtime Easley residents are most likely unable to forget him. Satterfield was an at...
What does the school district have to hide? The Pickens Sentinel and Easley Progress recently filed a Freedom of Information request to several public entities, requesting a list of employees who earn salaries of more than $50,000 annually....
Sunshine vital in a democratic society When the first South Carolina Freedom of Information Act was introduced in the House of Representatives in 1971, the bill stated that “The General Assembly finds that it is vital in a democratic s...
Haiti disaster started long before earthquake As we listen to tales from the many local volunteers who have visited Haiti to help with the recovery from the Jan. 12 earthquake, we realize that the problems there began long before any natural ...
Family Fun Fest a beginning We will admit we were a bit concerned when we learned that the annual Black History Parade was now part of downtown’s “Family Fun Festival.” After all, the reason we have “Black History Month,” is...
Community needs to support Green Wave Blitz As fans of sports, we can be pretty demanding. We expect coaches to make the “correct” call every time. We expect players to give their best performance in each outing. We’re especially critical i...
With all of the recruiting scandals, coaches changes schools and big-money contracts that are now associated with college football, one wonders what has happened to the integrity once associated wi...
Last Wednesday the Pickens County community was struck by a terrible tragedy. J. Redmond Coyle, a prominent lawyer and community leader, was murdered as he left his office on Main Street, Pickens. ...
As we prepare for 2010, we see a number of challenges ahead of us. While we keep reading about the “economic recovery,” there seems to be little evidence of it in South Carolina. We hope the first ...
This year’s economic down-turn and joblessness has spawned unprecedented numbers of abused and neglected children within the court system, sadly at no fault of their own. Spikes in drug abuse have ...
It is always to see a high school pay tribute to great athletes who played wearing the school colors years ago. It is a way of recognizing the athletes’ contribution and to set their hard work and ...
We have to admit, we have a special place in our hearts for one of the five new inductees to the Easley High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Certainly, various staff members are familiar with each o...
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At Palmetto Medical Research Associates we conduct clinical trials on new medications for pharmaceutical companies. These trials are designed to test the safety and efficacy of these medications ...
Started in 1988 Easley Aid Center is a respected and proud member of the Easley Community. Mr. Cottrell is certified in repairs and offers various other services as well. His prices can fit any bud...