COUNTY — With December on the horizon, Pickens County is getting ready to roll into the holidays with its annual Christmas parades.

First up, on Friday, Dec. 3, at 5:45 p.m., Central will kick off the holidays as it lights up the town caboose with Christmas lights. Jitters Brewing Company will be giving away hot chocolate as the people of Central watch their neighbors take part in the annual Christmas parade through downtown. Entries will start at

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