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Public safety startup PursuitAlert appoints new CEO
PICKENS — PursuitAlert, a leading innovator in public safety technology founded by former Pickens County Undersheriff Tim Morgan, announced today the appointment of Joe Cameron as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Morgan founded the company to alert citizens of nearby high-speed police pursuits, after having been at the forefront of addressing such challenges as a law enforcement officer until his retirement in 2012. PursuitAlert is part of Upstate Upstarts, a group of technology startups based in Pickens, Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Seneca, Union, and Cherokee counties.
Under Morgan’s leadership, PursuitAlert has developed innovative solutions to enhance public safety and expanded the service to six states across the nation.
The company’s technology provides real-time alerts, similar to Amber Alerts and weather alerts, about nearby emergency vehicle operations, giving users a 30-45 second notice of potential dangers, such as a police chase, approaching emergency
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SC Waffle Fest ’25 set for downtown Liberty
LIBERTY — The city of Liberty will host a brand-new festival in 2025.
The event is the first-ever Waffle Fest and will be presented by the U.S. Waffle Company.
The festival will take place on March 29 on South Commerce and West Front Street in downtown Liberty from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., rain or shine. The event will proceed regardless of weather conditions.
The city will provide more information leading up to the new event.
Vendors are invited to join in the fun. Food vendors are asked to include at least
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Future unclear for Easley Big Lots
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — The future of the Easley Big Lots location is in doubt, following corporate leadership instructing all locations to commence “Going Out of Business” sales.
That instruction followed a corporate release issued Dec. 19 announcing the company did not anticipate a previously announced “asset purchase agreement” with Nexus Capital Management going forward.
That sales agreement with Nexus Capital Management had been announced
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Pickens native Gantt plays the Grand Ole Opry
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Local musician and singer Jake Gantt of Pickens got to live a dream once again on Dec. 9 when he took the stage at the Mecca of county music, the Grand Ole Opry.
The appearance marked the fourth time that Gantt was asked to perform on the most prestigious stage in country music.
Gantt plays lead guitar and band leader as well as sings vocal harmonies for Country Music Association international
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Spirit of Christmas
Congratulations to The Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce 2024 Best Christmas Decorated Storefront winner Finders Keepers Antiques and Collectibles. The store is located at 127 W. Main Street in Pickens. Finders Keepers specializing in the hard to find antiques, oddities, vintage, primitives and more. The are open on Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m., on Thursdays and Fridays 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. and on Saturdays 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Pictured are Nathan and Amanda Gamble, Brent Fisher, Dakota Gamble and Jacquelyn Gamble.
