COUNTY — The School District of Pickens County’s annual report card, released last week by the state, showed an overall improvement in both absolute and growth ratings, although there is cause for concern at the high school level.

ANDERSON — The father of a 10-year-old Crosswell Elementary student who died in a car accident last month now faces felony charges related to the wreck.

CENTRAL — Officials from the School District of Pickens County celebrated a milestone last Friday in Central as the ceremonial first block was laid on the new Daniel High School site, the final building project to officially get under way on the district’s $365 million facilities plan.

EASLEY — Easley is about to become home to one of the largest McDonalds restaurants in the United States.

PICKENS — In its 27th annual celebration, the 2011 Pickens Azalea Festival will once again be a spring weekend filled with a myriad of arts and crafts, a variety of food choices, and tours through the historical city of Pickens’ Main Street.

SIX MILE — A date has finally been set for the opening of the new Six Mile community library, its board of directors announced Monday.

PICKENS — How old were you when Chubby Checker and The Twist kept you moving round and round and up and down on the dance floor? And more importantly, can you still do the Twist?

LIBERTY — Liberty Idol will begin its sixth Season on April 30, continuing until July 2 on Saturday evenings from 7-10 p.m. in the gazebo in downtown Liberty.

PENDLETON — Tri-County Technical College’s upcoming Career Fair is a chance for the College to showcase its students, soon-to-be-graduates and alumni to area employers.

EASLEY — Organizers are inviting everyone to come out to the annual Spring Fling 5K Run and Bike event, set to be held on Saturday, April 9.