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DHEC: Mortality rates on rise for SC infants, mothers

COLUMBIA — Both infant and maternal mortality rates in the state have dramatically increased, according to data released last month by the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC).

South Carolina’s infant mortality rate rose 12 percent from 2020 to 2021, which is

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County council retains special library millage

By Greg Oliver
Courtesy The Journal
goliver@upstatetoday.com

PICKENS — After considerable resident input and internal debate, Pickens County Council voted last week to amend a change in the proposed budget and leave the county library system on its own special millage.

The motion, which passed 4-2, was presented by Councilwoman Claiborne Linvill, who represents the Clemson area, in response to county administrator Ken Roper’s decision to redirect dedicated library millage totaling more than $3

 

million in the general fund.

“I think Mr. Roper felt he needed to do that, but this would represent a change in how libraries have been funded for 27 years, and millage has been put there in such a way so that the growth rate we’ve been discussing this entire meeting is matched to the funding of the libraries,” said Linvill, who represents the Clemson-area District 1.

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Officials focused on development rules

By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com

COUNTY — A moratorium on large-scale developments in Pickens County is aimed at giving county council time to strengthen standards governing such developments and growth in general, according to county administrator Ken Roper.

Roper fielded questions from residents during a recent “Ask the Administrator” video posted on the county’s Facebook page.

One resident asked what the county is doing to alleviate traffic on major roadways in Pickens

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Part of US 178 closed for work

PICKENS — About 15 miles of U.S. Highway 178 north of Pickens has been closed this week.

The S.C. Department of Transportation has closed the stretch on Highway 178, also known as Moorefield Memorial Highway, to replace a damaged culvert pipe beneath the road, the agency said in a release Thursday. No estimated reopening date was provided, though the work was expected to last about a week.

A detour was posted advising drivers to take E. Preston McDaniel Road or S.C. Highway 11.

The Willows of Easley recognized with awards from US News & World Report

EASLEY — The Willows of Easley recently received the U.S. News & World Report Best Independent Living and Best Assisted Living awards.

The ranking is determined by a resident and family survey of various aspects of senior living and senior care that matter most. According to the U.S. News & World Report, “communities that were rated highly in each of these senior living types were named Best Senior Living communities.”

More than 3,450 senior living communities participated in the survey, and only 1,668 were

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33rd annual Issaqueena Festival scheduled for May 20 in Six Mile

SIX MILE — Organizers of Six Mile’s annual Issaqueena Festival and Issaqueena’s Flight for the Fight expect mild weather with lots of runners and walkers, tasty food, craft vendors, kid games and activities, along with live music at this year’s family-oriented event, planned May 20.

The 11th annual Issaqueena’s Flight for the Fight will kick off the day at Ponderosa Park at 8 a.m. There will be three events — a 5K, a virtual 5k

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Bigbee, West named 2023 winners of Liberty Community Scholarships

LIBERTY — The Liberty Community Scholarship Board has announced the recipients of the 2023 Liberty Community Scholarship, which is awarded to Liberty High School deniors for outstanding academic achievement, demonstrated leadership and showing a commitment to community service.

Millie Mae Bigbee plans to attend Anderson University in the fall to study medical imaging.

While at LHS, Bigbee was the president of the Interact Club, a member of Beta Club, a Teacher Cadet and a Tri-County dual enrollment student, and she assisted with school marketing and advertising. She is also an active member of Covenant Presbyterian Church and enjoys working at Winslett’s Produce Market in Easley.

Bailey Elizabeth West has always wanted to attend Clemson University and pursue a degree in animal and veterinarian science. She is thrilled that her hard work has paid off, and she will be attending Clemson in the fall. She is proud of her hard work to make the dream come true while still prioritizing family, church and helping her community.

“I’m very blessed to have a supportive family that has helped and guided me throughout the years, and I’m very excited to see where this next chapter of my life brings me,” West said.

Information about this scholarship, past winners and sponsor, including business and community leaders, may be found at the following: https://lcsscholarship2019.wixsite.com/mysite.

Community Calendar 5-10-23

• Fleet Reserve plans business meeting

Fleet Reserve Association, Branch 15, will meet this month on Saturday, May 13, at 8 a.m. for a business meeting. For the May meeting, Branch 15 will be helping out at the DNR Youth Fishing Rodeo at the Piedmont Tree Nursery, located at 113 Piedmont Nursery Road in Tamassee. Fleet Reserve is open to all enlisted former and active duty U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Coast Guard personnel. Contact

 

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Pickens Comes Alive

Teacher salaries set to get boost in SDPC budget

By Andrea Kelley
Courtesy The Journal
akelley@upstatetoday.com

EASLEY — The School District of Pickens County’s budget proposal including raises for teachers and other staff members passed another hurdle last week when the school board approved second reading.

One person took the podium during the public hearing for the nearly $164 million fiscal year

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