Friday, February 13, 2026

			
				                                Pictured is Capris of Easley owner Derrick Ouzts
                                 Jeff Holt / The Easley Progress

Tradition continues strong for Capris

EASLEY — The last nine months, Capris of Easley Italian Cuisine has not missed a beat.

AG Wilson’s post winter storm tips

SOUTH CAROLINA – In the aftermath of Winter Storm Fern, Attorney General Alan Wilson wants residents to be aware of how to avoid being scammed when dealing with downed trees and limbs.

Spence brothers jumpstart Liberty

LIBERTY — At press time, the Liberty High School wrestling team had an impressive 20-2 overall record.

Masterson leads charge for EHS wrestling

EASLEY — It didn’t take too long to introduce everyone on Senior Night last week for the Easley wrestling team.

The ‘Golden Era’ of Easley football

EASLEY — A golden era of football in Easley (1967-72) took center-stage on Saturday night. Over 50 0f those Green Wave football players showed up to pay tribute to the Larry Bagwell era.

Bobby Ruff named LHS head football coach

LIBERTY — The School District of Pickens County Board of Trustees has approved the selection of Bobby Ruff as the next Head Football Coach of Liberty High School.

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Black History Month profile: Henrietta Lacks

In 1951 a 31-year-old African American mother of five named Henrietta Lacks was not feeling well.

Tradition continues strong for Capris

EASLEY — The last nine months, Capris of Easley Italian Cuisine has not missed a beat.

And the band played on …

PICKENS COUNTY — The Clemson University Tiger Band has been selected to appear in the Juried Marching Band Video Presentations at the 2026 College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) Southern Division Conference. The ensemble was chosen through an anonymous adjudication process conducted by college band directors from across the region. The presentations will showcase Tiger Band’s “Wicked” halftime show, originally performed during the Clemson vs. Florida State game in the 2025 football season.

SWU named South Carolina 2025 Employer of the Year

CENTRAL — Southern Wesleyan University (SWU) was named South Carolina Employer of the Year at the 2025 SC Transition Awards, presented by the Transition Alliance of South Carolina. The award recognizes employers that demonstrate exceptional commitment to creating meaningful employment opportunities for students with disabilities.

Prolonged cold weather causes widespread forage damage in SC

PICKENS COUNTY — Recent cold temperatures, snow and ice across South Carolina have caused significant winter injury in cool‑season forage stands. Clemson University forage specialists urge producers to assess their fields carefully in the coming weeks.

Tri-County’s Dean’s List for Fall 2025

PENDLETON —- Seven hundred and twenty-five students have been named to Tri-County Technical College’s Dean’s List for fall 2025.

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