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Election staff prepares for June primary
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — Early voting for the June 11 primary election will begin late this month.
Pickens County Board of Voter Registration and Elections executive director Amy Sams spoke about the primary during the April 29 meeting of Pickens United, held in Clemson.
“We are rapidly cruising toward the June 11 primary,” Sams said. “We will have a
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School District of Pickens County receives 27 awards for outstanding communication efforts
COLUMBIA — The School District of Pickens County (SDPC) announced that eight schools/programs within the district, along with the district communications office, have been honored with a remarkable total of 27 prestigious awards from the South Carolina chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (SC/NSPRA) for their exceptional communication efforts last week.
SC/NSPRA recognized School District of Pickens County schools D.W. Daniel High, Easley High, Liberty Elementary, Liberty Primary,
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Man dies in officer-involved shooting at Easley Walmart
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Authorities said a man died after being shot by at least one Easley Police Department officer following a disturbance at the Easley Walmart on Sunday evening.
Pickens County deputy coroner Tommy Page identified the man as Shawn Elrod, 33, of
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Welcome to the 40th annual Azalea Festival
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 together to celebrate spring in the city of Pickens.
Celebrating is exactly what they do! Presented by the Pickens Azalea Festival Committee and hosted by area nonprofit and civic organizations, the Pickens Azalea Festival boasts the largest gathering of crafters, artisans and entertainers in the county, and quite possibly the Golden Corner!
The Azalea Festival is also somewhat of a large family reunion, giving people who have been away too long the chance to return and to visit with old friends and family. The streets are filled with local artists and crafters, exciting and varied food vendors and quaint little shops and eateries. Strolling downtown Pickens during the festival is certainly an exciting and fun-filled activity.
The festival gives those who have never visited an opportunity to experience this great area during one of the best times to explore and experience all Pickens County has to offer!
National, regional and local musical artists entertain, while local artisans and crafters inspire. Foodies will enjoy regional favorites, and the kids will laugh as they partake in the children’s ride area. Come browse one of the largest cruise-ins in the area and enjoy all that Pickens has to offer! For those who are interested in more physical activity, the annual Pickens Women’s Association 5k is held annually in conjunction with the Pickens Azalea Festival. History buffs will enjoy self-guided tours through historic Pickens or enjoy a short drive to the many historic places in and around Pickens County. There is something for everyone to enjoy each spring at the Pickens Azalea Festival.
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PCMOW head fears mailer may mislead donors
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — The executive director of Pickens County Meals on Wheels worries that those responding to a recent solicitation letter from another organization may mistakenly think they are donating to PCMOW.
Writing to the Courier, Kim Valentin said that an Oconee County organization “has sent a mailer out requesting donations for their organization that has and will cause further confusion with several
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Easley tops Greenville to win region championship
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — With a chance to take home their first region championship since 2021, the Easley
baseball team took the field on Wednesday hoping to take care of business against the Greenville Red Raiders.
The Green Wave came out poised and
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