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Graham to speak at SWU
CENTRAL — U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham will serve as the keynote speaker at Southern Wesleyan University’s May commencement ceremony, the school 
announced Tuesday.
Graham, who was first elected to the Senate in 2002, lives in Seneca and holds undergraduate and law degrees from the
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DHEC warns of algal blooms
UPSTATE — With weather warming up, people on the water should be on the lookout for algal blooms.
Algae and cyanobacteria are tiny plantlike organisms that can overgrow under the right conditions, according to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). Algal blooms are more likely to occur in late spring to early fall because water temperatures are warmer and there’s more sunlight.
Algal blooms on the surface of untreated lakes and rivers can be potentially harmful because some are caused by
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Family Promise to hold ‘Giving Day’
EASLEY — On Thursday, April 28, Family Promise of Pickens County will be celebrating National Family Promise Giving Day, a 24-hour online campaign to raise awareness and support for families battling homelessness.
Family Promise, the first homeless shelter in Pickens County, was founded in July 2012. Since August 2014, with the support of the community and partnership with congregations of the community, the organization has been providing services to homeless families with children at its Day Center, located at 104 Stewart Drive in Easley.
Family Promise of Pickens’ holistic community-based approach is key to helping families achieve stability and
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May at the museum
The Pickens Museum of Art and History is set to present a very unique art show by Pickens artist Erin Cronin-Webb. Visitors will be able to make it a family affair as children, parents and grandparents can share the toys and games of bygone days. The exhibition is planned May 17-July 15.
Courier Community Calendar 4-27-22
• 100th Davis reunion planned for May 1
The Clarence and Margie Davis Reunion will celebrate its 100th anniversary on May 1 at the Tabor United Methodist Church Fellowship Building, located at 1943 Ireland Road in Easley. Lunch will be at 1:15 p.m.All family and friends are urged to attend and enjoy this time with the family. For more information, call
Bowers announces run for county council seat
SIX MILE — Republican Phillip Bowers of Six Mile has announced his candidacy for Pickens County Council’s District 2 seat in the June 14 primary. District 2 
covers Six Mile, Central, Norris and northern Clemson.
A current Pickens County School Board trustee, Bowers is hoping to replace Trey Whitehurst, who opted not to run. Bowers is a lifelong resident of the district and graduate of Daniel High School. He earned a BS degree from
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HOW TO TAKE PART IN APRIL 28 VIRTUAL PUBLIC HEARING
COUNTY — The state Department of Health and Environmental Control will hold a virtual public hearing at 6:30 p.m. April 28 to accept oral comments on a draft permit to increase the maximum annual disposal amount for a proposed landfill on S.C. Highway 93 east of Liberty.
Anyone may participate remotely using a phone or computer.
Registration is required prior to the date of the hearing. To register, go to https://forms.office.com/g/8jCvBsprgP.
benefits of county ACOG investment
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — The Appalachian Council of Governments provides a variety of services and benefits to the citizens of Pickens County, according to the organization’s executive director.
ACOG executive director Steve Pelissier gave the organization’s annual update to Pickens County Council at its April 4 meeting.
ACOG has worked with Pickens County “for about 55 years now,” he said.
“I think a good way to talk about performance is return on investment,” Pelissier said. “Last year, Pickens County invested $61,631 into the Council of Governments. The return to the county — through our programs to
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City set to cancel Doodle program
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Pickens’ police chief believes it’s time to end a pilot program that allowed golf carts on the Doodle Trail with a special permit.
The issue was discussed during Pickens City Council’s April 4 meeting.
“With springtime upon us, we’ve started having some questions regarding what is the policy for the city of Pickens for golf carts on the Doodle Trail,” city administrator Philip Trotter said.
In 2020, the cities of Pickens and Easley began a pilot program allowing golf carts on the
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