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18th annual Rogers golf tourney a success
EASLEY — Twelve teams participated in the 18th annual Charles F. Rogers Scholarship Award Golf Tournament at Southern Oaks Golf Club on June 4.
The event raised money for scholarships that will be awarded to Pickens High School basketball team members who plan to further their education. A senior from the varsity girls’ team as well as a senior from the varsity boys’ team will receive the scholarship awards.
This will be the 19th year the scholarship has been presented in honor of the late Charles
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Thank you, Mayor Perry
The Pickens Rec 12U Dominators took time recently to honor Pickens Mayor Fletcher Perry for speaking to the team about how life was in Pickens during his youth. Perry inspired the team, speaking about his journey over the years to becoming mayor. Perry also took time to play ball with the team, standing in at first base. The team presented Perry with an autographed picture and a signed baseball with all the player names. Below, following the presentation to Perry, the team got a chance to hear from former big league baseball player Chuck Jackson, who played for both the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers. Jackson entertain the boys with stories of his years on the diamond.
Paying it forward
Stephanie Gillespie made Angel Gowns for infants who passed as part of a way to pay it forward. She is a member of the South Carolina Daughters of the American Revolution (SCDAR) Fort Prince George Chapter of Easley. At her first chapter meeting, she heard the chapter regent talk about a project that was close to her heart and say she would like someone in the chapter to do this wonderful project. Angel Gowns are usually made from wedding dresses, but the ones pictured are made from donated DAR Page dresses. She made five gowns ranging in size from mini preemie to newborn. They were donated to a local hospital to have on hand for families who lose an infant for last pictures and burial. She now has a wedding gown, and the next ones will be made from it. “Losing a child is one of my worst fears. I feel very humbled to be able to provide this small comfort during such a terrible time,” Gillespie said.
Community Calendar 6-8-22
• Veterans invited to American Legion
Veterans in the Liberty area are invited to the next meeting of American Legion Post 67 in Liberty. The Legion meets on the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Scout Hut, circle off North Palmetto Street. All veterans are invited.
• CRO starts Dolly’s Imagination Library
Cliffs Residents Outreach, a nonprofit supporting education in Pickens County, recently launched Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in the following Pickens
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School district budget nearly stalls over millage proposal
By Andrea Kelley
Courtesy The Journal
akelley@upstatetoday.com
EASLEY — No one spoke up during a public hearing last week for the School District of Pickens County’s fiscal year 2023 budget, but the budget was only narrowly approved by the school board on second reading.
District chief financial officer Matt Owens presented the second reading of the budget, which included a few changes
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PCSO: Woman made threats with machete
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — A woman is facing multiple charges after authorities allege she threatened Pickens County Sheriff’s Office deputies with a machete last week.
Jessica Lane Townsend is charged with sale or possession with a first offense of intent to distribute methamphetamine,
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Rogers golf tourney scheduled Saturday
PICKENS — The 18th annual Charles F. Rogers Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, June 4.
The tournament, which annually benefits a male and female senior basketball player from Pickens High School planning to attend a university, college or technical school, is set to kick off with a 2 p.m. shotgun start at Southern Oaks Golf Course in Easley.
The tournament will follow a captain’s choice format, and entry costs $75 per person or $300 per four-person
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Loftis looking for residents with unclaimed property
COLUMBIA — South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis may be looking for you. That’s because his office has more than $13.6 million in unclaimed funds that 
belongs to people living in Pickens County.
“An important part of our work at the state treasurer’s office is returning unclaimed property to its rightful owners, and it’s probably one of the most enjoyable parts of my job as your state treasurer,” Loftis said. “We know this money can make a meaningful impact on our citizens, local businesses, churches, schools
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Now open in Pickens
The Willow Retreat Wellness Center recently held its formal ribbon cutting and official grand opening celebration. The Willow Retreat Wellness Center is located at 4606 Moorefield Memorial Highway in Pickens and offers massage, esthetics, infrared sauna and oxygen bar. For more information, call (864) 915-7454 or find the business on Facebook @willowretreatpickens. Find the business on Fresha and book your own appointment. Pictured are Joseph Taylor, Casey Taylor, Bailey Whitfield, Brittany Chapman of Alliance Pickens, Bryan Owens of the Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce, Emory Taylor, Leticia Taylor, Bonnie Stowers, Jeannie Roberts, Stephanie Rutledge, Alfred Rutledge, Annette Burrell, Lauren Burrell, Angela Harman, Pickens Mayor Fletcher Perry and Melinda Lambert.
Police: Woman shot man in back
CENTRAL — A 45-year-old Cleveland woman faces multiple charges in connection with a shooting on May 17 in Central.
Jonie Ann Bridwell is charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime, according to a release from 
Pickens County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Chuck James.
Deputies responded to 127 Tankersley Drive on May 17 after a call about a
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