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TCT and Clemson announce dual enrollment academy
UPSTATE – Tri-County Technical College and Clemson University officials recently 
announced a first-of-its-kind dual enrollment academy that provides qualified high school students a guaranteed path to earn their Clemson degree.
The TCTC Dual Enrollment Academy is targeted 
to high school students in the Anderson, Oconee and Pickens school districts whose parents did not earn a bachelor’s degree. Students will be recruited in their sophomore year of high school and those admitted to the
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Courier Community Calendar 5-21-25
• Legion Post 67 seeks members
American Legion Post 67 in Liberty is accepting applications for membership from all U.S. military wartime veterans. For more information, call (864) 787-2322.
• H.O.P.E. to have new day and time
Dillard Memorial Funeral Home and Hillcrest Memorial Park have announced the renewal of its H.O.P.E Ministries program. The program, which helps others through programs and the exchange of ideas and information, will host its next meeting on May 27. “We are pleased to offer this as a support system for families in our community and surrounding areas who have experienced a loss,” said Tanya Gravely, general manager
Carter wins VA director election
COUNTY — After a two-week voting period, the results from the advisory election to 
select the next Pickens County Veterans Affairs Officer finished up on Friday.
Interim Veterans Affairs director Walt Carter bested local veteran John P. Hembree by a razor-thin margin, taking
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Easley woman charged with forgery, fraud
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
STATE — An Easley woman faces multiple charges following an investigation by the 
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED).
Jakena Edreka Barton, 47, is charged with two counts of forgery with a value less than $10,000 and presenting a false
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Pickens County Council approves ‘25-26 tax cut
By Evan Smoak
Courtesy The Journal
evan@upstatetoday.com
PICKENS — Pickens County Council voted on a tax cut last week as part of the 
upcoming fiscal year 2025-26 budget.
The council approved the second reading of the budget during its regularly scheduled council meeting last
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Clemson hears from developer on downtown housing proposal
By Evan Smoak
Courtesy The Journal
evan@upstatetoday.com
CLEMSON — Residents were able to get their first look at a proposal that would bring another student housing complex to downtown Clemson if approved.
Clemson Planning Commission met Monday to review a new multi-story student housing complex proposal among other items at its monthly meeting.
The proposal included a rendering of eight stories
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Garland exhibit to open at County Art Museum
PICKENS — The Pickens County Museum of Art and History will feature “Remnants of Existence,” an exhibit of work by Andrea Hardin Garland, over the next couple of 
months.
Garland is an artist who was raised on family land in the mountains of Pickens
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Business of the Month
DDM Works was recently honored to be recognized as the Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month for May. DDMWorks was founded in 2005 by husband and wife team of Dave and Ivy Michel. DDMWorks specializes in designing and manufacturing high-quality aftermarket accessories for vehicles like the Polaris Slingshot, Mazda Miata, Mini Cooper and more. Dave also currently serves on the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, while Ivy is proud to represent the Chamber as an ambassador. Pictured are the Michel’s being presented the banner by the Chamber’s Harold Alexander.
Brock earns scholarship
The Charles F. Rogers Scholarship Committee has announced Pickens High School senior Sara Beth Brock as the 2025 recipient of the Charles F. Rogers Scholarship Award. Brock, a standout representative of the Blue Flame basketball program, will receive a $1,000 scholarship to support her college education.
Courier Community Calendar 5-14-25
• Legion Post 67 seeks members
American Legion Post 67 in Liberty is accepting applications for membership from all U.S. military wartime veterans. For more information, call (864) 787-2322.
• Divine Purpose to host Gospel singing
Divine Purpose Outreach Ministry in Easley will be celebrating its 10 years of service
