Pickens County was a buzz on Saturday as 4th of July celebrations got underway all over the county. Above, Liberty Mayor Eric Boughman is shown as bikers race by during the first-ever Emma KAPP Bike Parade named in honor of his daughter at the “Love My Liberty” event. Right, Elise Pottergerg, dressed in stars and stripes clings tightly to her mom Tiffany during Easley’s July 4th event and below are some of the beautiful fireworks that were enjoyed by all those lined up along Main Street in Pickens. To see many more pictures of the events check out Lifestyles, page 1B.