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Harden Scholar
The scholarship committee of the Cannon Memorial Hospital Auxiliary recently announced Jacob Charles Santeler as the winner of the 2023 Dr. John Harden Scholarship. Santeler is a senior at Pickens High School and is involved in his school and community. Santeler joined the Boy Scouts in 2016. He set a goal for himself to achieve Eagle Scout, and in August 2021, he achieved that goal. Santeler will be attending the Citadel in the fall, where he will be majoring in nursing. He also plans to commission in the United States Air Force as a pararescue officer. Santeler exhibits excellence in academics, attitude and achievements, and the scholarship committee wishes to congratulate Santeler and wish him much success in his health care and United States Air Force career.
Winner honored
The Charles F. Rogers Scholarship committee recently announced Pickens High School senior Katherine Sanchez as the 2023 selection for the Charles F. Rogers Scholarship Award. Sanchez will receive a $1,000 scholarship to put toward her college education. “Congratulations to Katherine for representing our basketball program and for her perseverance to achieve success on and off the court,” the committee said.
Community Calendar 5-24-23
• Nix reunion set for June 4 at Northside
The descendants of Ulysses and Lou Annie Monroe Nix will gather for the annual Nix reunion early next month.
The reunion, set for Sunday, June 4, is set to be held at Northside Baptist Church, located at 421 Sangamo Road in Pickens. Lunch will be at 1
Mountain Roots Herb Festival featuring Taste the Upcountry set for Hagood Mill
PICKENS — The Mountain Roots Herb Festival will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. this Saturday, May 20, at the Hagood Mill Historic Site.
This year, the festival will also feature a new component, Taste the Upcountry.
The Hagood Mill Historic Site will be active all day. Workshops including foraging, growing
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SHL opens 2nd location
On Saturday, May 6, Southern Home Liqudators owner Melisa Sedler was surrounded by family, friends and employees as she cut the ribbon at her new, larger second store in Pickens. The new store, located at 502 Ann St., will be open from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturdays. The business has new merchandise put out
daily. During the festivities, Sedler named the store’s first-ever Employee of the Year award recipient, Charles Griffin, pictured at right, as general manager of the Ann Street location. Also on hand were Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce ambassadors Lisa and John Neel of Keller Williams, Hugh Latimer of Foothills Community Health Care and Pickens City Councilwoman Lois Porter.
Member of the Month
Pickens Village Branch Library has been named the Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce Member of the Month for May. Summer reading at the library starts June 5 and runs until July 28. Visit pcls.fyi for more information about programs and the prizes children and adults can win. The library is at 124 N. Catherine St. in Pickens and is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Pictured are Elizabeth Smith, Audrey Hyde and Margaret Holder.
Community Calendar 5-17-23
• Nix reunion set for June 4 at Northside
The descendants of Ulysses and Lou Annie Monroe Nix will gather for the annual Nix reunion early next month.
The reunion, set for Sunday, June 4, is set to be held at Northside Baptist Church, located at 421 Sangamo Road in Pickens. Lunch will be at 1
33rd annual Issaqueena Festival scheduled for May 20 in Six Mile
SIX MILE — Organizers of Six Mile’s annual Issaqueena Festival and Issaqueena’s Flight for the Fight expect mild weather with lots of 
runners and walkers, tasty food, craft vendors, kid games and activities, along with live music at this year’s family-oriented event, planned May 20.
The 11th annual Issaqueena’s Flight for the Fight will kick off the day at Ponderosa Park at 8 a.m. There will be three events — a 5K, a virtual 5k
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Bigbee, West named 2023 winners of Liberty Community Scholarships
LIBERTY — The Liberty Community Scholarship Board has announced the recipients of the 2023 Liberty Community Scholarship, which is awarded to Liberty High School deniors for outstanding academic achievement, demonstrated leadership and showing a commitment to community service.
Millie Mae Bigbee plans to attend Anderson University in the fall to study medical imaging.
While at LHS, Bigbee was the president of the Interact Club, a member of Beta Club, a Teacher Cadet and a Tri-County dual enrollment student, and she assisted with school marketing and advertising. She is also an active member of Covenant Presbyterian Church and enjoys working at Winslett’s Produce Market in Easley.
Bailey Elizabeth West has always wanted to attend Clemson University and pursue a degree in animal and veterinarian science. She is thrilled that her hard work has paid off, and she will be attending Clemson in the fall. She is proud of her hard work to make the dream come true while still prioritizing family, church and helping her community.
“I’m very blessed to have a supportive family that has helped and guided me throughout the years, and I’m very excited to see where this next chapter of my life brings me,” West said.
Information about this scholarship, past winners and sponsor, including business and community leaders, may be found at the following: https://lcsscholarship2019.wixsite.com/mysite.
Community Calendar 5-10-23
• Fleet Reserve plans business meeting
Fleet Reserve Association, Branch 15, will meet this month on Saturday, May 13, at 8 a.m. for a business meeting. For the May meeting, Branch 15 will be helping out at the DNR Youth Fishing Rodeo at the Piedmont Tree Nursery, located at 113 Piedmont Nursery Road in Tamassee. Fleet Reserve is open to all enlisted former and active duty U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Coast Guard personnel. Contact
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