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Banjo Extravaganza is July18-19
PICKENS — The Banjo Extravaganza Festival returns to the Hagood Mill Historic Site 
on Friday, July 18, and Saturday, July 19, offering a weekend of toe-tapping tunes, Appalachian heritage and traditional artistry.
The festival begins Friday at 6:30 p.m. with “Early Banjo History with Clifton Hicks.” Hicks, a well-known performer and historian, will lead a musical journey tracing the banjo’s roots from West Africa and the Caribbean to its rise in 19th-century American music.
Saturday, July 19 – A Full Day of Music and Heritage
The celebration continues Saturday with a full lineup of old-time musicians honoring
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It’s how we react to what happens
We hear a lot about how God is at war with Satan, and how the darkness is fighting against the light, as God’s people are constantly waging an intense battle against the 
demons and forces of evil. As Christians, we are accustomed to hearing that we cannot only resist the devil, but in God’s name and power, we can be victorious. Let’s not forget that our free will decides
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Childs named new Pickens County’s emergency management director
By Evan Smoak
Courtesy The Journal
evan@upstatetoday.com
PICKENS — Pickens County named a new emergency management director earlier this week.
Andy Childs, former deputy emergency management director, was promoted to the top position, according to a county social media post Thursday.
The post said Childs began his career in public service as a volunteer firefighter with Pickens County before moving on to full-time service in Greenville County and later,
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Safe Summer Fun in the Sun
Summer is the season of sun-kissed memories – backyard barbecues, sandy beaches, bike rides and late-night stargazing. However, the warmer months bring unique safety challenges that can catch active families off guard if they’re not prepared.
From sunburns to scraped knees and dehydration to bug bites, summer’s surprises don’t have to slow you down. With a few simple precautions and the right tools on hand – like reliable first-aid essentials – you can make safety second nature and keep your focus where it belongs: on making the most of every sunny moment.
Here are a few smart, easy tips from the experts at CURAD to help your family stay protected from the sun, heat, water hazards and the inevitable bumps and bruises from outdoor play.
Shield Your Skin from Harmful Rays
The summer sun can be harsh, making it important to take steps to prevent sunburn,
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Clemson Sunrise Rotary uplifts community
CLEMSON — On the morning of June 6, at the breakfast meeting at Sole on the Green in Clemson, the Clemson Sunrise Rotary gathered not just to celebrate service, but toput it into action — disbursing $8,900 in support of local 501(c)(3) organizations whose missions touch lives across the Upstate.
In an inspiring show of generosity and civic spirit, the Rotary awarded donations to 13 deserving charities. These included Wild Hearts Equine Therapy, Refugee Hope Partners, Old Stone Church Preservation, Helping Hands of Clemson, Clemson Community Care (CCC), Chapman Cultural Center, Blue Ridge Community Center, Upstate Warrior Solution, Friends of Internationals, Keese Barn/Semper Fi Barn, Clemson Free Clinic, Humane Society of Pickens County and Red Hill Baptist Food Mission.
Each of these organizations addresses unique and pressing needs — from serving veterans, children and refugees, to offering cultural enrichment, health care, shelter and compassion to the most vulnerable among us.
“We believe in service above self,” said a Clemson Sunrise Rotary representative. “This is more than a donation — this is a commitment to our neighbors, to hope, and to the values that strengthen our community.”
One of the local charity beneficiaries said the donation “fills an gap to help the underserved, especially in the summer, when donations are down due to school holidays and vacations.”
According to a news release, in a time when challenges can feel overwhelming, this act of giving serves as a powerful reminder — when people come together with purpose, kindness can ripple far and wide. The Clemson Sunrise Rotary continues to lead with heart, inspiring others to do the same, the release said. “Clemson Sunrise Rotary Club is a voluntary member-focused, service-driven organization that creates lasting, positive change in the world, our community and within ourselves,” the release said. “Bring your passion to our club!”
For more information about joining the club, call 561-512-3032 or email clemsonsunriserotary@gmail.com.
PC Republican Party not recognized by state Party
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — A prominent local Republican said he doesn’t believe there was anything nefarious involved in an incident that led to the Pickens County Republican Party not 
being recognized by statewide governing bodies.
On June 7, the S.C. GOP Executive Committee concluded that the May 3 election of Pickens County Republican Party state delegates and county officers was invalid.
Rick Tate, the founder of the Pickens County Republican Club, spoke to the Courier on Monday about the Pickens County Republican Party’s county convention and the events leading up to and following
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