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SDPC budget passes second reading
By Andrea Kelley
Courtesy The Journal
akelley@upstatetoday.com
EASLEY — A budget topping $178 million cleared its second reading Monday at the School District of Pickens County.
Chief financial officer Matt Owens presented the fiscal year 2024-25 general fund budget — which does not include a millage increase — to the Board of Trustees and said the revenues were based on the state House of
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Prescription Take Back Day to be held on Saturday
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS COUNTY – An event this Saturday gives Pickens County residents an opportunity to get rid of unwanted, 
unneeded and expired prescription drugs.
The Drug Enforcement Administration sponsors two National Prescription Drug Take Back Day every year, in April and October.
The Spring 2024 event will be held from 10am-2pm,
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Robson named next West End Elementary principal
EASLEY — The School District of Pickens County has found a replacement for long-time East End Elementary Dr. Angie Garrison from within the district.
The School District of Pickens County Board of Trustees approved the Superintendent’s recommendation for Mrs. Kimberly Robson to become the next principal of West End Elementary School, starting with the 2024-2025 school year earlier this month.
This appointment follows the retirement of Garrison, who has
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UHQT 300th quilt presented to Central Railway Museum
CENTRAL — The Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail’s 300th quilt was presented to the public on April 13 at The Central Railway Museum in Central. The quilt was a commissioned work by local quilter Linda Bell by the Central Railway 
Museum. When museum volunteer, Jackie Bacon, took a barn quilter painting class at Urban Central, offered by UHQT, she chose the Ohio Star pattern for her block and red, white, and blue as the colors. She was
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CU Academic Cornerstone partners gift $2.5 million to Clemson Student Affairs
CLEMSON — Bo and Donna Gossett are Clemson University’s latest academic cornerstone partners, gifting the university $2.5 million to help pave the way for students’ success.
The couple’s donation is the first cornerstone gift exclusively dedicated to the Division of Student Affairs, according to a news release from the university, which added that more than 28,000 undergraduate and
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Pickens man killed in mowing accident
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — A Pickens man died Friday after his lawnmower overturned last week at his home, according to officials.
Pickens County chief deputy coroner Andrew Wilson identified the victim as Jimmy Freeman, 76,
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DHS to honor past athletes
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — Daniel High School will be honoring its prep-to-pro athletes in a big way at a ceremony at the school next month.
The D.W. Daniel High School athletic department announced the upcoming 2024 Lion Pride Jersey
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Retirement Celebration, honoring the outstanding achievements of its esteemed athletes on Monday. The banquet, set to take place on May 18, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the D.W. Daniel High School Gymnasium, promises to be an evening of celebration and recognition.
The event will pay tribute to multiple athletes in the Athletic Hall of Fame who have distinguished themselves by representing Daniel Athletics at the collegiate and professional levels. Attendees will have the opportunity to celebrate the careers and contributions of these exceptional individuals.
Confirmed athletes scheduled to attend (subject to change) include Kevin Breedlove, Marq Cerqua, DeAndre Hopkins, Jarvis Jenkins, members of Kent Lawrence’s family, Shaq Lawson, Jim Sutherland, and DeShawn Williams. Although unable to attend, Carley Hoover’s family will be present to honor her in absentia.
Tommy Plumblee, athletic director at Daniel High School, expressed his excitement about the event, stating, “Daniel High School has a proud tradition of athletes who have represented the school at the collegiate and professional level. The banquet will honor all Hall of Fame members who have participated in professional sports in their respective sport.”
In addition to the main program, a silent auction will be held during the event, offering attendees the opportunity to bid on exclusive items and experiences.
Tickets are now available on the athletic website at https://dhs.pickens.k12.sc.us/o/dhs/page/tickets. For inquiries or information about business sponsorships, please contact the Daniel High School Athletic Department office at 864-397-2917 or 864-397-2918.
Woman dies after Clemson accident
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
CLEMSON — A Mt. Pleasant woman died a day after her car overturneda wreck in Clemson on Saturday.
Pickens County chief deputy coroner Andrew Wilson identified the victim as 20-year-old Caroline
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DSS names new County director
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — The new director of the Pickens County Department of Social Services is a familiar face at the agency and in Pickens County.
Last week, the South Carolina Department of Social Services announced Cindy Wolthius as the new Pickens County DSS director.
Wolthuis began her social services career at the
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Sundling receives Liberty Small Business Scholarship
LIBERTY — The Liberty Community Small Business Scholarship is awarded to aspiring students who demonstrate business potential and a strong drive to create and execute innovative business 
ideas. Liberty High School senior Tristen Sundling is the 2024 recipient who impressed the selection committee in the in-person interviews with her drive and determination. About her startup, Sundling said,
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