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Library system unveils new satellite branch in Six Mile
SIX MILE — The Pickens County Library System has announced its newest satellite branch for library services in Six Mile.
Outdoor holds pickup lockers will be available for use at Six Mile Town Hall, located at 106 S. Main St. in Six Mile.
Installation of the new lockers, along with a book drop, extends library services to the community of Six Mile, allowing
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COVID-19 grief support group to meet
EASLEY — The Pickens County Library System has announced the start of a brand-new support group at the library.
The group will give participants the opportunity to discuss their grief and loss experienced as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Support group sessions will be facilitated by students of Southern Wesleyan University’s Masters in Counseling
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Courier Community Calendar 9-7-22
• UWC set to host fall market on Sept. 17
All are invited to a fall fest, vendor fair, craft show and bake sale on Saturday, Sept. 17, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The event will be at United Wesleyan Church, located at 738 Rice Road in Easley, in the church’s Lifeline Building, with
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Some SDPC parents cry foul over ‘antiracist’ book
By Andrea Kelley
Courtesy The Journal
akelley@upstatetoday.com
EASLEY — Parents at last week’s Pickens County School Board meeting spoke up about Daniel High School students reading “Stamped: Racism, Antiracism and You,” by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi in a sophomore 
English class.
Johnnelle Raines and several others said the book went against South Carolina State Budget Proviso 1.105, which says districts can’t use any state funds to teach or approve any instructional materials centered around racist concepts, but doesn’t prohibit “any professional development training for teachers related to issues of addressing
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Administrator fields questions from residents
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — Sunday alcohol sales, tax bills and the Pickens County Airport are among the topics on the minds of 
Pickens County residents.
In an “Ask the Administrator” video posted on Facebook Friday, county administrator Ken Roper answered questions that residents submitted via social media.
The first question asked if there would be a vote this year on Sunday alcohol
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Scholar-athletes honored
Pickens High School has announced its Scholar-Athletes of the Month for August. Krysta Bennefield is a sophomore member of the PHS JV volleyball team and was nominated by Kimberly Bright for her excellence in the classroom. Bennefield is the daughter of James and Kacie Bennefield. Tucker Perry is a senior member of the varsity football team and was nominated by Tammy Standard for his outstanding leadership both on and off the field. Perry is the son of Lori and David Kocher. PHS Scholar-Athletes are nominated by their teachers for demonstrating academic excellence, a stellar work ethic and impressive leadership in the classroom. This month’s recognition was sponsored by Bee Well Honey Natural Market in Pickens.
Landscaper’s Supply grand opening
Landscaper’s Supply of Easley will hold a grand opening at its new location at 6420 Calhoun Memorial Highway in Easley this Thursday through Saturday, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony set for 11 a.m. Friday. Landscaper’s Supply is a one-stop-shop for residential and commercial landscaping needs in Upstate South Carolina. The company is one of the most trusted landscaping supply and hardware companies in Anderson, Easley, Greenville, Greer, Simpsonville and the surrounding Upstate areas and offers lawn, garden and landscaping materials, as well as a variety of lawn equipment parts, rentals and repair services.
Easley resident indicted in Medicare fraud probe
8 facing federal charges after lengthy investigation
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — An Easley resident is among eight people indicted by a federal grand jury in Nashville in an alleged Medicare and Medicaid fraud conspiracy.
Several other Upstate residents were among those indicted, according to a release from U.S. Attorney Mark H. Wildasin for the Middle District of Tennessee.
Dakota White, 28, of Easley and the other seven people are charged with health care fraud, conspiracy to commit
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Behavioral Health Services planning move to Easley
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — The executive director of Behavioral Health Services of Pickens County is excited about the opportunity to have all the agency’s departments — and all her staff — under one roof.
A downtown Pickens mainstay for more than three decades, the agency has plans to move after purchasing the former Alice Manufacturing office at 208 E. First St. in Easley.
Having the agency housed in one building has been a longtime goal of Angela
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PC United Way grants $500K for housing aid
EASLEY — Affordable housing is one of the most critical resources for economically successful communities, and local United Ways and their partners stand ready to provide support and assistance that will help families find stable housing.
That work is supported by a public-private partnership with S.C. Housing in allocating $11 million to organizations providing housing stability services including case management, housing navigation,
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