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Public weighs in on Wolf Creek project
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — A large crowd showed up at a town hall meeting Wednesday evening to discuss the city of Pickens’ proposed annexation of more than 200 acres at Wolf Creek School Road and Mauldin Lake Road.
Mayor Isaiah Scipio began the town hall by apologizing for the choice of venue, the main conference room of the county administration building in Pickens.
While much larger than the council chambers at Pickens City Hall, the room was still not big enough for the night’s attendance. The crowd
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Beach named Duke Energy Citizenship Award winner
PICKENS — The Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards banquet Thursday, April 24, at the Pickens Golf Club. The event offered chamber members an opportunity to enjoy a night out, network with other business owners and celebrate the presentation of the chamber’s annual awards.
The banquet is highlighted each year by the presentation of the Duke Energy Citizenship Award. This year, the prestigious award was presented to Pickens City Police Chief Randall Beach by Duke Energy’s
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WYFF’s Robertson using personal story to help others
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Decades into his news career, WYFF News 4 anchor Nigel Robertson’s enthusiasm for his 
work is obvious when he speaks.
Sharing his family’s own story has helped Robertson leave a lasting impact on the community.
Robertson was the speaker at the Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce’s chamber luncheon on
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Blue Flame knock down Daniel, move to first in Region 2-4A
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Heading into the final week of the regular season the Pickens High School softball team was closing in on a potential region championship clash with Seneca, but first, the Blue Flame had to make it through county rival Daniel on Monday night.
The Lions handed Pickens its lone loss on the season on April 1, but the Blue Flame
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Mountain Roots Herb Festival returns to Hagood Mill, May 17
PICKENS — The Hagood Mill Historic Site invites families, nature lovers and curious minds to celebrate the return of the Mountain Roots Herb Festival from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 
Saturday, May 17.
The Third Saturday event celebrates all things outdoors and
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Town hall set to discuss annexation
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Concerned residents and non-residents are set to discuss a proposed 200-
acre annexation of property on Wolf Creek School Road with developers and Pickens city officials during a town hall meeting on Wednesday.
A change.org petition by Pam Winters against the annexation had gathered nearly 900 signatures as of Tuesday morning.
“We thrive in the charm of our small town and the tranquility of the surrounding community. This could be disrupted by the proposed annexation of parcel 4180-00-46-1109 and the development of 140 or more high-density housing units located at Mauldin Lake and Wolf Creek School Roads,” the petition reads. “Unwanted development threatens not only the aesthetics of our community, but the kind of life we’ve chosen for ourselves and our children.”
Pickens City Council discussed “negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements” during an executive session at its April 14 meeting but took no action on the matter.
Mayor Isaiah Scipio announced that a town hall meeting would be held to discuss the issue further.
The meeting is set for 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, in the county council chambers of the Pickens County administration building at 222 McDaniel Ave. in Pickens.
The agenda includes time for comments from Scipio, a presentation from the developer and property owner “as it relates to the development and site planning for property on
Welcome to the 41st annual Azalea Festival
See what will be happening at the 41st annual Azalea Festival
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‘‘When the Azaleas are blooming in Pickens, South Carolina, the little town celebrates!”
For over 40 years, Pickens has celebrated spring by throwing an arts and entertainment based and family-friendly celebration, the Pickens Azalea Festival.
Each April, the Azaleas bloom, artisans and crafters come out, and the community joins
