Monthly Archives: March 2018
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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PHS Class of 1958 to reunite April 26
PICKENS — The Pickens High School Class of 1958 will have its annual reunion luncheon on Thursday, April 26, at the GateHouse Restaurant in Pickens beginning at 11 a.m.
For more information, contact Jerry Stephens at (828) 205-9310 or Jeanette Winchester at (864) 878-3762.
Now is the time for superheroes
We watched “60 Minutes” this week and found out the crown prince of Saudi Arabia is working on changing the place of women in his country. It is no longer against the law for women 
to drive, and he wants them to receive equal pay for equal work.
That’s good news, and maybe one day America will be on the list of nations that gives women pay equality.
For now, among the countries on that list are Belgium, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Norway, Germany, Mexico, France, Slovenia, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Australia and Ireland. Some argue this will come when the time is right. I believe estimates are
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