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Teacher cited for abuse of students with disabilities
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — A Forest Acres Elementary School special education teacher was placed on leave earlier this month after allegations that she assaulted two students.
Easley Police Department warrants charge Brandee Lewis with two counts of third-degree assault and battery for alleged acts against two non-verbal students in her classroom.
“According to witnesses, the defendant was observed using a non-crisis prevention intervention
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Free course aims to help loved ones of those with mental conditions
CLEMSON — A free course that starts next month will help people who have family members or partners with mental health conditions.
The next round of the NAMI Family-to-Family Education program starts on Sept. 7 and will be held each Sunday through Oct. 26 in Clemson.
The class time is 2:30-5 p.m. each session.
The course is free for family members and significant others of adults with major depression, bipolar disorder
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Decorated vet Thompson to hold book signing at the Market at the Mill
PICKENS — Don’t miss a rare opportunity to meet decorated U.S. Army Special Forces veteran, Army Ranger, and bestselling author Dr. Henry (Dick) Thompson at the 
Market at the Mill on Saturday, August 30 at 11 a.m.– 2 p.m. A former resident of Walhalla, Dr. Thompson will sign copies of his #1 bestselling military memoir series, SOG Codename: Dynamite, and share stories from one of
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Grand reopening
The Walmart Supercenter Pickens celebrated its official grand reopening on Friday. The event showcased the store’s recent renovations and updates, all designed to enhance the shopping experience and strengthen ties with the local community. Store Manager Tonya Bovain, representing Store #3191, welcomed guests and highlighted the exciting changes. One standout feature is a vibrant mural celebrating the spirit of Pickens. As part of the reopening festivities, Walmart also made generous donations to local organizations in support of the community. To top off the event, the Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce honored Walmart as Business of the Month.
Community Calendar 8-27-25
• Firelocks exhibits coming to museum
The Pickens County Museum of Arts and History will host “Firelocks of the American Revolution” from 4-6 p.m. Sept. 6.
The exhibition will open with a reception. There will be free food and drinks. All are invited to meet collector Ken Nabors and see many reenactors in American Revolution period dress.
During the American Revolution (1775-1783), flintlock rifles stood as both a practical tool of war and a symbol of the colonists’ determination to secure independence.
The Ken Nabors collection features examples of rifles, pistols, powder horns, and other
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Dacusville Farm Days scheduled for this weekend
DACUSVILLE — Where have all the tractors gone? John Deere, Allis-Chalmers, Ford, Farmall, International Harvester, Oliver and Wheel Horse — they’ve all gone to the Labor Day Weekend Farm Show in Dacusville.
This year’s show will be held at the Turner Farm at 3147 Earls Bridge Road. Gates open
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Easley woman dies in wreck
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — An Easley woman died after a single-vehicle wreck in Pickens on Thursday.
Pickens County Coroner Andrew Wilson identified the victim as Tammy Masters Kay, 56, of Easley.
The wreck happened at 11:53 a.m. Thursday on U.S.
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Principal: Area student brought knife to school
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Crosswell Elementary School staff responded quickly after a student 
brought a knife to school last week, according to school officials.
In a letter to Crosswell Elementary families, principal Andrew Shipman said a student brought
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Blue Ridge Electric celebrates 85 years serving Pickens County
PICKENS — Today, Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative celebrates 85 years of powering rural communities through quality service and reliability. Over the next year, the co-op will reinvest in our local community by supporting public school teachers and 
launching an energy efficiency grant program to benefit residential members.
Under the “Built on Service. Wired to Deliver.” campaign banner, the co-op will also share legacy stories of employees and historical moments across social media. Members will have the opportunity to win energy-efficient programmable thermostats and other prizes through targeted events.
On January 7, 1941, Blue Ridge energized its first section of power line. The co-op served 1,680 members and 486 miles of power lines at the time. Today, the co-op serves over 74,000 meters and maintains 7,500 miles of power lines. Blue Ridge
Hagood Mill hosts SC Old Time Fiddler’s Convention Sept. 19-20
PICKENS — Old-time musicians from across the region will gather at the Hagood Mill Historic Site for the annual South Carolina Old Time Fiddler’s Convention, featuring the official SC State Fiddling Championship, on Friday and Saturday, September 19–20. This beloved, state-sanctioned two-day event draws competitors, music lovers, and 
families for an unforgettable weekend of traditional tunes, history, and community.
The festivities begin Friday evening at 7 p.m. in the Heritage Pavilion with a special concert featuring Kristen Harris, Taylor Trew, Ben Riesser along with Evan and Mick Kinney.
On Saturday, the SC State Fiddling Championship kicks off at 9
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