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Gospel singing set for Saturday in Easley
EASLEY — The Mighty Gospel Harmonizers of Liberty will host a special singing to celebrate 36 years of singing and in rememberence of the group’s former leaders, Tim Cheeks and Bro. Howard Williams, both of whom passed away over the last two years.
The event will be held at Divine Purpose Outreach Ministry, located at 103 W. C Ave. in Easley. The event will begin at 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Doors will open at 3:30 p.m.
On the program along with the Mighty Gospel Harmonizers of Liberty will be the Rev. Floyd Johnson and Silver Tones of Iva, Spiritual 4 of Anderson, Cheeks, Austin Family of Liberty and the J.R. Harmonizers of Anderson, along with a special devotional by the Chosen Men of God of Easley.
The master of ceremonies will be Pastor Keith Robinson of New Ministries Church Greenville.
COVID protocols will be enforced, with masks required (except when singing), and temperatures will be checked at the door.
Member of the Month
The Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce has chosen Cassell and Hendricks, CPA, PA, located at 269 Ann St. in Pickens, as the July Member of the Month. Cassell and Hendricks offers tax planning and preparation, planning and strategic services, accounting and financial reporting, along with payroll using Quickbooks. You can contact them by visiting chcpa.net or by phone at (864) 878-7735. Pictured are Brittany Chapman of Alliance Pickens, Jennifer Dunigan, Jodi Brewer, Jonathan Kemp, Branden Daniels, Amy Avant, Donna Hendricks, Karon Hickey, all of Cassell and Hendricks, and chamber membership director Lisa Turnick. Not pictured were Dia Brown, Kendra Davis and Jan Lawrimore.
Community Calendar
• Get ready to can safely this season
Did you know your pressure canner gauge needs to be checked annually for accuracy, even if new? Clemson Cooperative Extension can check your pressure canner gauge at the Pickens County Extension Office. Contact Alex Thompson at (864) 365-0628 to schedule a check today.
• Northside Baptist plans to host VBS
Northside Baptist Church, located at 421 Sangamo Road in Pickens, will host its annual vacation Bible school on
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Banjo Extravaganza is this Saturday
PICKENS — Hagood Mill will host a Banjo Extravaganza this Saturday, July 16.
The educational event will trace the long history of the banjo from its earliest beginnings as a gourd instrument in Africa to today’s modern-day cousin, which is well recognized. Witness the rich history of sounds, songs and playing styles that have evolved along with the instrument for hundreds of years. If
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Community Calendar 7-13-22
• Fleet Reserve set to meet on July 16
Fleet Reserve Association, Branch 15, will meet this Saturday, July 16, at 8:30 a.m. for breakfast followed by a business meeting at 9 a.m. at Chicopee United Methodist Church, 403 S. Catherine St., Walhalla.
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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Northside Baptist to host VBS
PICKENS — Northside Baptist Church, located at 421 Sangamo Road in Pickens, will host its annual Vacation Bible School on July 21 and 22.
This year’s theme is Knights of North Castle.
Vacation Bible School will begin each evening at 6 p.m and last until 8 p.m.
Scholarship winner
The local chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, Nu, recently awarded Pickens High School senior Jessie Lee Gilstrap with the 2022 ADK Nu scholarship. Gilstrap will be attending Clemson University and majoring in elementary education and early childhood education, with an emphasis in art. Gilstrap is the daughter of Tim and Jennifer Gilstrap of Pickens. She was presented with a $1,000 scholarship at Pickens High’s annual senior Awards Night ceremony in May and honored by the Nu chapter at its May meeting. ADK is an international honorary organization for female educators that builds educational excellence, altruism and world understanding through fellowship. Pictured, from left, are Jennifer Gilstrap, Jessie Lee Gilstrap and ADK Nu past president Dr. Betty McDaniel.
Community Calendar 7-6-22
• LHS Class of 1962 to hold 60th reunion
The Liberty High School Class of 1962 will hold its 60th class reunion on Saturday, Aug. 13. The event is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. at the Silver Bay seafood restaurant at 7027 Calhoun Memorial Highway (U.S. Highway 123) in
60th anniversary
Donald Anderson and Imojean Roper were married by the Rev. Wyatt League on May 30, 1962. They have three children Timothy (Vicky), Tammy (Steve) and Tommy (Amanda), grandchildren Jennifer (Eric), Jared, Jordan (Taylor), Jake, Kason, Korbin, Aly and Mason. Thank you, Jesus! Love and Prayers,
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