By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter

jevans@thepccourier.com

PICKENS — The executive director of Alliance Pickens says the money the county pays to belong a regional association of counties is well worth it.

“I think the $58,500 annual request of Upstate Alliance from Pickens County at this point is merited,” Ray Farley told county council members.

Council members discussed Pickens County’s membership in Upstate Alliance during a budget work session last week. Farley was invited to take part in the discussion.

“I know that people want to know what the benefits of Upstate

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