Daily Archives: 01/15/2014
‘An Historic Gift’
Upstate conservation groups join
to protect Nine Times Forest
Naturaland Trust, Upstate Forever purchase 1,648 acres
COUNTY — Naturaland Trust and Upstate Forever have succeeded in protecting one of South Carolina’s most special places — the 1,648-acre Nine Times Forest in Pickens County.
An ecological jewel, the property contains three mountains of stunning granite outcroppings as well as streams, creeks and stands of hardwoods. Located in close proximity to Jocassee Gorges, the tract also provides exceptional habitat for bear and
Hagood Mill set to open for first time since Bolt’s death
Ed Bolt
PICKENS — For the first time since the unexpected death of site manager Ed Bolt last month, the Hagood Mill will open this Saturday, hosting a day of milling, music and memories from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Bolt, affectionately known as “Eddie” by those who knew and loved him, will be remembered as the mill’s Music in the Mountains 2014 series kicks off.
A memorial celebration in honor of Bolt is still in the planning stages, but friends
Officials: Keep sick kids home
COUNTY — As varying degrees of sickness — including flu and strep throat — move through the student and employee populations, School District of Pickens County administrators are urging parents to keep sick children at home.
According to an information sheet posted on schools’ websites, “in order to keep our schools healthy and decrease the spread of illness,” children need to stay home when they have a temperature of 100 degrees or higher with cough, sore throat, body
MLK Holiday events planned
COUNTY — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is “What are you doing for others?”.
Each year, Americans across the country answer that question by coming together on the King Holiday to serve their neighbors and communities. Here are some events planned to commemorate Dr. King’s life.
In Pickens, the day will begin with a “Unity Walk” from Pickens Presbyterian Church to Pickens County Courthouse. The walk will begin at the church, 311 W. Main St., at 10 a.m. Participants will walk for unity in our community to promote mutual respect and understanding. Families, community organizations, scout groups, school
Clemson University police charge student in assaults
CLEMSON — Clemson University police arrested a 19-year-old student on assault charges Saturday night.
David Michael Sass, of Hanahan, was charged with resisting arrest while assaulting a police officer and assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, both of which are felonies; and misdemeanor assault and battery in the third degree and public disorderly
Easley develops plan for wreckers
Ben Robinson/Courier
New Easley City Councilmen Kent Dykes, left, and Jim Robinson were sworn in during Monday night’s meeting.
By Ben Robinson, Courier Staff
EASLEY — At the first city council meeting of the new year, Easley welcomed two new council members and voted for wrecker services operating within the city.
New councilmen Kent Dykes and Jim Robinson, along with newly elected Combined Utility Commissioner Eric Goodwin, were sworn in at the beginning of the meeting. Former Easley Mayor Chris Christopherson was with Dykes, holding the Bible as Dykes repeated the oath of office.
Councilman Brian Garrison, who served as chair of a committee to work with the
Local teachers nationally certified
Nine School District of Pickens County teachers earned their National Board Certification this year, bringing the total number of nationally certified teachers in the district to 127. The teachers are East End Elementary’s Sarah Camp, Crosswell Elementary’s Tammy Davis, Pickens Elementary’s Robin Fish, Clemson Elementary’s Janell Jensen, Clemson Elementary’s Mandy McAtee, Gettys Middle’s Megan Rainey, Gettys Middle’s Jonathan Scrivner, Clemson Elementary’s Jennifer Sheriff and Edwards Middle’s Sherri Smith. Pictured, back row, from left are Scrivner, Rainey and Camp. Front row: Smith and Davis. Insets, from left: McAtee and Jensen, Sheriff and Fish.
Man killed in Liberty single-car accident
LIBERTY — A single-vehicle wreck claimed the first Pickens County traffic fatality of 2014 last week in Liberty.
The accident happened in the early morning hours of Jan. 8 on S.C. Highway 93, according to the S.C. Highway Patrol.
Pickens County Coroner Kandy Kelley said 22-year-old Armantia Asaad Wright of Piedmont was pronounced dead at the scene from blunt force trauma. Wright was not
County ATA Committee announces tourism related projects funding availability for ’13-’14
COUNTY — The County of Pickens is now accepting Accommodations Tax Funding Applications for projects for the 2013-2014 Fiscal year from organizations involved in tourism-related activities or projects.
These funds, collected from Pickens County Accommodations Tax, are intended to be used to further the growth of the tourism industry in Pickens County by attracting or providing for tourists. The distribution of these funds is approved by Pickens County Council who receives recommendations from the Pickens County Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee. This committee will determine its recommendations on
Auxiliary set to hold ‘White Elephant’ sale
PICKENS — There will be a “White Elephant” Sale on Jan. 24 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Acker Boardroom of Cannon Memorial Hospital.
Anyone with items to donate to the Cannon Auxiliary for the sale is asked to take them to the Cannon Memorial Hospital coffee shop anytime from Jan. 20-23 or to the hospital’s training room on Jan. 24. The Cannon Auxilary is looking for new or gently used items and no clothing.
