Saturday, February 7, 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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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.

Sealevel Systems celebrates 40 years strong

LIBERTY — Sealevel Systems, Inc., a leading provider of rugged, industrial-grade computing and I/O solutions, proudly announces its 40th anniversary in 2026.

Pittman elected to NAVPA Board of Directors

CENTRAL – Southern Wesleyan University (SWU) recently announced Donna Pittman, Co-Director of the university’s Warriors CARE Center, has been elected to serve on the National Association of Veterans Program Administrators (NAVPA) Board of Directors as the Region IV Delegate for the 2025–2026 term.

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.

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