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2026 Fight Hunger Spark Change campaign launches
PICKENS COUNTY — Walmart and Sam’s Club are joining forces with the Harvest Hope Food Bank as part of the 2026 Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign, a nationwide effort to support hunger relief efforts throughout the Feeding America network of local food banks. Running April 6 through May 3, 2026,…
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‘Save our Speedway’ gaining traction
PICKENS — The Pickens County Council passed a resolution during last Monday’s night meeting in hopes of recognizing Greenville-Pickens Speedway as a historic site.
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Easley man arrested sneaking into 2026 Masters
AUGUSTA, Ga. — A South Carolina man trying to circumvent the rules for securing a Masters badge found himself in jail on last Monday according to a report from the Augusta Press.
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Pickens PD is the GOAT
PICKENS — The Pickens Police reported on April 9 officers responded to “the ominous call of actual goats on the run” on Pumpkintown Road.
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SCDNR reports sharp drop in hunting-related deaths
SOUTH CAROLINA — A quiet but meaningful trend is emerging in South Carolina: fewer lives are being lost in hunting-related incidents.
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Buying cute Easter chicks? Don’t.
PICKENS COUNTY — Baby chickens and ducks make for adorable Easter scenery, as their soft feathers and diminutive size make them a natural draw for inquisitive and loving children just looking for a new pet. But those little winged cuties will grow up into adult animals, which often make them…
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Letters to Strangers: An introduction
I’m going to start with the bad news first … I’m not much of a writer; in fact, it terrifies me. This Lent, I am trying to lean into discomfort.
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America 250 events honoring Revolutionary War heritage announced
Pickens County — The Pickens County America 250 Committee, in partnership with the Pickens County Historical Society, will host a series of special commemorative events honoring the county’s Revolutionary War heritage as the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of American independence.
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Easley couple charged in infant’s death
EASLEY — An Easley couple is facing charges of homicide by child abuse following the death of their two-month-old baby.
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SWU celebrates 120 years at Homecoming 2026
CENTRAL — As Southern Wesleyan University marks 120 years of faith and tradition, alumni, students, families, and friends are invited to return to campus for Homecoming 2026 on Saturday, March 28. The day will celebrate our shared story—honoring the past, celebrating the present, and looking ahead with hope.
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Letters to Strangers: An introduction
I’m going to start with the bad news first … I’m not much of a writer; in fact, it terrifies me. This Lent, I am trying to lean into discomfort.
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Beware the Ides of March
Our third month of the year’s superstitions, weather shifts and quirky celebrations make March an annual icon on the calendar.
