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Perimeter Road paving begins
By Lauren Pierce
Courtesy The Journal
lpierce@upstatetoday.com
CLEMSON — The $21 million project to widen Perimeter Road will enter its final paving phase today ahead of schedule, requiring occasional closures and altered traffic patterns.
The university said in a news release for drivers to exercise caution when near construction areas and to obey traffic signs. The project still has an anticipated completion date by the end of the month,You must be logged in to view this content.
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Porter announces Pickens Mayoral bid
PICKENS — Longtime Pickens city councilwoman Lois Porter has officially announced her intention to run for the seat of Mayor in Pickens.
“I feel my professional experience qualifies me to run for this position,” Porter said.
Porter was employed by City of Pickens for 21 years, working in billing and customer service.
After retirement, she was elected and has served as a Pickens City Council member
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Alexander is running for Easley City Council
EASLEY — Justin Alexander is running for the Easley City Council in Ward 5.
Ward 5 encompasses downtown Easley, much of Highway 93 and the historic areas north and south of, the area up along Olive Street and below Ross Avenue.
Alexander is concerned the city council has approved 20-plus annexations/developments over the past four years. It is too much growth for existing roads, sewer, schools, EMS and
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Spooky Halloween Fun
Pickens County is ready to celebrate the spooky season, with events planned around the area throughout the rest of the month.
CENTRAL, OCT. 21
Central will host an event from 1-4 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 21, with all things fall, trains and Central. The event will have trick-or-treating, entertainment, music, costume contests and more.
CLEMSON, OCT. 24
Next up will be Clemson’s “Trick or Treat on College Ave.” on Tuesday, Oct. 24.
The city of Clemson Parks and Recreation event team is planning to have 2,000-plus toys for participating trick-or-treaters to pick from. The
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Courier Calendar of Events 10-18-23
• Karen Peck set to sing at amphitheater
The Pickens Amphitheater is preparing for an unforgettable evening of gospel music under the stars. Set for 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, at the amphitheater off Main Street in Pickens, the concert is bound to uplift the soul.
The legendary Karen Peck and New River will be in concert. Karen Peck and New River have five Grammy nominations and seven GMA Dove Awards to their name.
The group has been making a profound impact on the gospel industry for nearly three
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Appalachian Folk Fest is this weekend
PICKENS — The Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the inaugural Pickens Appalachian Folk Festival (PAFF) this 
weekend.
The enchanting melodies of the Appalachian region are set to echo through the Pickens Amphitheater as the inaugural Pickens Appalachian Folk Festival (PAFF) takes center stage on Oct. 13 and 14.
PAFF promises to be a two-day celebration that pays heartfelt tribute to the vibrant Appalachian
Lest we forget
Members of Liberty Masonic Lodge #235 are pictured refurbishing the lot for PFC William A. McWhorter on Saturday. McWhorter, one of the two Congressional Medal of Honor recipients buried in Liberty, was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for smothering the blast of an enemy-thrown explosive with his body, sacrificing himself to protect the man next to him at Leyte in the Philippines on Dec. 5, 1944. He is buried at Westview Cemetery. With permission from McWhorter’s only living relative in the area, the Masonic Lodge plans to refurbish and maintain the lot. Courtesy photo
Candidate forum set for Pickens city races
PICKENS – Residents of Pickens, do you need to know more about the people running for Pickens City Council and the Pickens Mayor’s 
seat? You will soon get your chance.
There will be a Pickens City Council candidate and Mayor’s forum on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Pickens Senior Center.
All are invited to this community sponsored event. This election cycle will see a new
Cox announces his run for Easley Mayor
EASLEY — David Cox, a dedicated community advocate announcing his candidacy for Mayor of Easley. Cox’s campaign embodies a vision to 
transform Easley into a thriving and inclusive community.
Cox’s journey began in 1958, instilling in him the values of determination and hard work. These
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Karen Peck and New River coming to Pickens Oct. 27
PICKENS — Get ready for an unforgettable evening of Gospel music under the stars.
The event is Friday, October 27, at 7 p.m. at the beautiful Pickens Amphitheater in Pickens, for a concert that›s bound to uplift your soul.
The legendary Karen Peck and New River will be in concert. Karen Peck and New River has five Grammy nominations and seven GMA Dove
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