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Keowee charity golf tourney next month
PICKENS — The Keowee Charity Golf Classic is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 1.
The Keowee Classic, which is sponsored by Keowee Lodge #79 A.F.M. of Pickens, is set to kick off with a 2 p.m. start at the Rock Golf Club and Resort in Pickens.
Funds raised by the event will be used to benefit the Richard M. Campbell Veterans
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Courier Community Calendar 9-13-23
• 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 off North Palmetto Street. All vets are invited.
• Hagood-Mauldin House offers tours
The historic Hagood-Mauldin House, located at 104 N. Lewis St. at Legacy Square in Pickens, is now offering free tours to the public.
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Easley names new police chief
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Easley’s new police chief is a familiar face.
The city announced Brandon Liner as its new chief last Thursday.
A native of Easley and an Easley High School graduate, Liner has been with the Easley
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CU Perimeter Road project hits milestone
By Lauren Pierce
Courtesy The Journal
lpierce@upstatetoday.com
CLEMSON — A $21 million Clemson University project is entering a new phase and hitting major milestone in the final months of construction.
This next phase to widen Perimeter Road from two to four lanes will last about a month and is “crucial to the success” of the project, university official said.
University facilities crews began milling Aug. 28 — removing the top layer of asphalt to
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Financial coaching program changed local family’s lives
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — Liberty resident Christina Steward and her family are on a new path, thanks to a program launched by United Way of Pickens County during the height of the pandemic.
Steward discussed her experience with the Pathways program, at United Way of Pickens County’s 2023 Annual Meeting, held Thursday in
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Grand opening in Pickens
Dr. Jennie Gettys cut the ribbon at her new practice – Pickens Chiropractic located at 108 West Main Street, Pickens. Dr. Gettys is available Monday and Thursday from 11-6 and Tuesday and Wednesday from 11-2. She offers Chiropractic Care, Pain Management & Fat Loss Laser Treatments. Massage Therapy is available Tuesday and Thursdays. Call 864-551-8013 for additional information and to make an appointment.
Easley NJROTC Cadets attend Summer Leadership Training
EASLEY — Easley High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) cadets attended leadership training over this past summer to prepare them for leadership positions in the upcoming school year. Two venues were available for cadets to attend, NJROTC Area Six Leadership Academy held June 25th through the 1st of July at the Citadel and Midlands Basic Leadership Training Camp held July 9th
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‘Cry for Revival’ event set for area churches
COUNTY – Rev. Isaiah Scipio of Zion Baptist in Seneca will be speaking at Mount Bethel United Methodist Church and Porter’s ChapelUnited Methodist Church in September for “A Cry for Revival” events.
The first event will be September 17 starting at 7 p.m. at Mount Bethel United Methodist Church located at 152 Mount Bethel Church Road in Sunset.
The next event will be on September 18, beginning at 7 p.m. at Porter’s Chapel United Methodist Church located at 152 E. Preston McDaniel Rd. in Pickens. Both churches are Pastored by Revs. Joe and Brenda Durham.
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.
Community Calendar 9-6-23
• 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 off North Palmetto Street. All vets are invited.
Woman charged in recent burglary
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — A woman is charged with burglary in connection with an incident reported earlier this month.
According to a release issued on Aug. 24 by the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office, Uniform Patrol Division deputies responded to a report of a burglary in progress at Inside Mini Storage in Central on Aug. 13.
The suspect fled on foot before deputies arrived, the release said.
K9 officer Kona was deployed and tracked the suspect, identified as Melissa Ann Gilstrap, to a
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