PICKENS – Two men were quickly arrested following an armed robbery at the Bank of America in Pickens on Monday.
According to the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office, on Monday afternoon just after 4:30 pm, they received a 9-1-1 call from the Bank of America in Pickens about an armed robbery.
Officers from the Pickens Police Department and the Sheriff’s Office responded immediately.

COUNTY — Easley once again proudly participated in the “Honoring Their Service” ride as part of the Wounded Warriors’ annual trip to Keowee Key on Monday, June 18. The event honors Marines and acknowledges their sacrifice on behalf of all Americans.
Heralding from Camp LeJeune, N.C., event participants met at the J.B. “Red” Owens Complex at 2 p.m. Monday and prepared for their 3 p.m. departure. Along with members of the Easley Police Department, more than 400 vehicles – motorcycles, Jeeps, and Hummers – escorted the honored warriors down U.S. 123.

COUNTY — After a tight initial race in last week’s Republican primary, Rick Clark and David Stone will battle next Tuesday in a runoff for the right to face independent candidate Keith Culbreath in November’s elections.

This is the first of a multi-part interview series conducted by Courier staff reporter Nicole Daughhetee with recently retired SDPC superintendent Dr. Henry Hunt.

After an admirable 41 years of service to the School District of Pickens County, Dr. Henry Hunt will be retiring as district superintendent in July. As a reporter covering SDPC board meetings and events, I have had the chance to talk to Dr. Hunt briefly for a quote here and there after meetings; however, before he officially retired, I wanted the opportunity to be able to sit down and really talk with him, if only for a few moments.

PICKENS — Don Gravely, long time Pickens barber and owner of Gravely’s Barber Shop on Main Street, was recognized as the June recipient of the city’s I Fan the Flame award. Created by the city of Pickens and the Pickens Revitalization Association, the award honors individuals that have supported and contributed to the community in extraordinary ways – those who have demonstrated a passion for helping make Pickens a great place to live, work and play.

PICKENS — It was a special Father’s Day celebration Sunday at First Baptist Church Pickens.
Pastor Fred Stone and his wife Lisa were out of town for the Southern Baptist Convention and Pastor’s Conference, being held in New Orleans. So First Baptist decided to keep it in the family by inviting Dr. Jack Hester to speak at the two morning services at the church.

EASLEY — On July 3 and 4 Easley plans to celebrate America.
The festivities will begin at 2 p.m. on Tuesday the July 3 and go until 10 p.m. that night. The festival will reopen at 2 p.m. on the Wednesday, July 4 and continue until 11 p.m. that evening.
“A July 4th festival, in some form, has been held here in Easley for almost five decades and has always been a great opportunity for families to come see crafts, eat festival food, ride carnival rides, hear great music and be entertained.