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Whirling disease detected in SC trout for first time
COUNTY — The S.C. Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division, working with the Southeastern Fish Disease Cooperative at Auburn University, has documented the presence of whirling disease for the first time in four streams sampled recently in Pickens and Greenville counties.
This represents the first positive diagnosis of the whirling disease pathogen in South Carolina trout streams.
First detected in the United States in 1958, whirling disease is found in more than 20 states, including North Carolina and Georgia. Whirling disease can cause 90 percent or greater mortality of young rainbow trout and can have serious impacts to wild and hatchery trout populations. The disease is caused by the microscopic parasite
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FOLKS awards local students scholarships
COUNTY — A pair of Pickens County high school students were among five recipients of the Jack Lewis Watershed Stewardship Scholarship from the Friends 
of Lake Keowee Society (FOLKS), the group announced recently.
Daniel’s William Chandler and Pickens’ Jackson Keith joined Walhalla’s Claire Mattox and Savannah Smith and William Quisenberry of NEXT School Eagle Ridge as this year’s scholarship winners.
FOLKS established the Jack Lewis Watershed Stewardship Scholarship to provide college financial support to high school students showing a strong interest in natural resource conservation and the environment, according to a news release. The scholarship is named in honor of Jack Lewis, whose time with the Friends of Lake Keowee Society spanned 44 years. Lewis’
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Pill Take Back Day planned
COUNTY — An upcoming event will give Pickens County residents an opportunity to get rid of unwanted, unneeded and expired prescription pills — and possibly leave the drop-off sites with a little extra in their wallets.
The Drug Enforcement Administration sponsors two National Pill Take Back Days every year, in
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PHS Scholar-Athletes
The Pickens High School Scholar Athletes of the Week are Ethan Medlin and Aubrey Richardson. Medlin is a member of the junior varsity baseball team and was nominated by his English teacher, Mike Utley. He is the son of Jonathan Medlin and Tiffany Fernanders. Richardson is a member of the varsity soccer team and was nominated by Lisa Hiott, pictured with her. Richardson is the daughter of Jeff and Anita Richardson.
Courier Community Calendar 4-20-22
• 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 (864) 878-9999.
• UWC to host spring market on Saturday
All are invited to a Spring Market this Saturday, April 23, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. The event will be at United Wesleyan Church, located at 738 Rice Road in Easley,
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Tornadoes leave county with excess mulch
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — The two tornadoes that hit Pickens County last month left behind a lot of debris, and disposing of that debris has resulted in an opportunity for residents doing yard work.
County administrator Ken Roper discussed tornado cleanup during a Facebook Live update posted Friday morning.
“If you are still suffering from tornado damage and you need the Pickens County Assessor’s Office to come assess the damage, you need to contact the
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Old Time Jam and Camping Weekend scheduled at mill
PICKENS — The Hagood Mill Historic Site is set to host its Old Time Jam and Camping Weekend this Friday and Saturday.
An open jam is scheduled for 7-9 p.m. Friday at the Heritage Pavilion, featuring Dangerous Curves. Dangerous Curves is an all-girl group hailing from the backcountry mountain roads of Western North Carolina. Not only do the ladies serve up some fun dance tunes, they are also known for their
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Nonprofit asks for crocheted donations for Mother’s Day
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — A local nonprofit that collects items for area seniors has announced its May donation drive.
Members of Warmth and Comfort for the Elderly Upstate SC use their crochet skills to provide warm items for nursing home patients, hospice groups, home health patients and elderly people who live at
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Native Plant Garden plans scavenger hunt
PICKENS — Volunteers at the Joe and Maggie Rampey Interpretive Gardens, located at the Pickens County Museum of Art and History in Pickens, will host an 
open house and children’s scavenger hunt from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, as part of the Pickens Azalea Festival.
Children will be challenged to complete a scavenger hunt to locate specific plants native to the Upstate, many of which are expected to be in bloom in early May. Garden volunteers will also be
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