Daily Archives: 03/20/2018
‘It’s not about Syrian refugees’
Council talks possible German partnership
PICKENS — A “Twin County” relationship between Pickens County and the District of Karlsruhe, Germany, could pay dividends in the future, officials said.
After a group of county officials traveled to Karlsruhe last month in part to explore the idea, Pickens County Council members discussed the opportunity during their
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End of the line
Easley cuts ribbon on new Doodle Park
City of Easley officials held a long-awaited ribbon-cutting 
ceremony and grand opening for the city’s new Doodle Parkon Saturday afternoon. The park is situated at 514 Fleetwood Drive, at the trailhead of the Doodle Trail, which connects Easley to Pickens. Mayor Larry Bagwell cut the ceremonial ribbon to open the park, which drew a number of visitors for the event, including county officials and Pickens officials. The park features a playground, shelter, picnic tables and fitness machines. Kerry Gilstrap/Courier
Filing begins for general election
By Greg Oliver
Courtesy The Journal
goliver@upstatetoday.com
PICKENS — Incumbent State House Reps. Gary Clary and Davey Hiott and Pickens County Councilman Trey Whitehurst filed for re-election Friday, the first day of the two-week filing
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District works to reassure parents at safety meeting
By Greg Oliver
Courtesy The Journal
goliver@upstatetoday.com
COUNTY — School District of Pickens County administrators said they are constantly re-evaluating procedures, particularly in the aftermath of school shootings nationwide.
But they are quick to admit there’s no clear-cut solution.
During a 90-minute school safety session at Pickens High School last week, assistant superintendent of instructional Services Sharon Huff told the
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Rice presents Behavioral Health officials with Senate resolution
By Rocky Nimmons
Publisher
rnimmons@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — State Sen. Rex Rice visited Pickens on Friday to 
make a special presentation to Behavioral Health Services of Pickens County.
Rice presented the organization with a resolution that passed in the Senate to congratulate BHSPC on being recognized for its
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Wallace, Sanders join Easley staff
EASLEY — Easley city officials announced the addition of two new staff members this month.
Megan Wallace and Blake Sanders started working for the city on Jan. 16.
Blake Sanders, PLA, is the city’s new planning and project manager. He brings years of professional planning and design project management experience from a variety of backgrounds. Sanders has worked with municipalities and communities
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Honoring Pickens’ best in business
Pickens community volunteers and businesses gathered for the annual Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce and Pickens 
Revitalization Association banquet. The event was held at Occasions At Wedgefield in Central. Pickens chamber director Kim Smagala wanted to send a special thank you to all sponsors. “Because of their investment, we are able to pause once a year and celebrate the good works that are happening in our community,” she said. Pictured are the many award winners during the night of celebration.
Adult coed volleyball leagues now forming
PICKENS — The Pickens Recreation Department is now holding registration for adult coed volleyball.
Players must be at least 21 years old, with an ID required. The registration fee will be $45 per in-city couple and $55 per out-of-city couple and is due at time of signup. Individual fees are
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Summer camp registration now open at Pickens Rec
PICKENS — Pickens Recreation Summer Day Camp 2018 is now being planned.
The camp will be eight one-week sessions starting in June. Weeks will be June 4-8, 11-15, 18-22 and 25-29, July 9-13, 16-20 and 23-27, July 30-Aug. 3 and Aug. 6-10. There will be no day camp from July 2-6.
Day camp will be held at the Pickens Recreation Center at 545 Sangamo Road in Pickens.
Camps will be for ages 6-12 (completed 5K kindergarten
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Benefits and planning brunch for local vets set for this weekend
SENECA — All local veterans and their families are invited to attend the first-ever local Military Officers Association of America veterans’ brunch from 9 a.m.-noon this Saturday, March 24, at the Lighthouse Restaurant Event Center on Lake Keowee.
The purpose of the brunch will be developing a successful veterans aging in place strategy — including insurance,
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