Monthly Archives: January 2021
The benefits of making New Year’s resolutions
The end of December is a busy time of year. Families are shopping for gifts for loved ones and friends, holiday celebrations are in full swing and thoughts begin to turn to the new year ahead.
At the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve, it is customary to sip a glass of champagne and toast to the new year. Many people use the dawn of a new year as a time to create a list of resolutions that reflect positive changes they hope to make in the year ahead.
Between 40 and 45 percent of American
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Christmas Star coincides with Pickens native’s 106th birthday
Christmas Star coincides with Pickens native’s 106th birthday
A 106-year-old Pickens native, Ercel Pace, described by staff as “small but mighty,” celebrated her 106th birthday on Monday, Dec. 21, at Easley Place Senior Living. Pace was born and raised in Pickens. From the Spanish flu, through both world wars and most recently the COVID-19 pandemic, she has witnessed her fair share of events over the last 106 years. Pace has been a resident at Easley Place since 2019, and in her spare time enjoys trying different types of chocolates. Her 106th birthday was made even more special by way of a rare planetary phenomenon that only happens every 800 years — Saturn and Jupiter aligning to create the “great conjunction,” more commonly known as the Christmas Star of 2020.
Legislative delegation’s annual meeting planned
EASLEY — The Pickens County Legislative Delegation will hold its annual public meeting at the 
Carr Center at West End Hall, located at 201 S. Fifth St. in Easley, on Monday, Jan. 11.
Reports from organizations and boards will be heard starting at 5:30 p.m. The floor will be opened for public comments at 6 p.m.
The public is invited to attend the meeting but encouraged to simply submit a letter in writing to express any thoughts or concerns and the delegation members will recognize them due to the rising cases
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Duke provides help paying heating bills
COUNTY — Through one of its programs, Duke Energy is providing more than $2 million in direct contributions and matched donations from customers to provide financial assistance for winter 
heating bills.
The company cited the COVID-19 pandemic harming many families’ finances over the past year and increases in energy bills as a
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Former American Enka workers may be entitled to cash benefits
CENTRAL — American Enka plant workers employed before 1981 diagnosed with various cancers are entitled to special benefits.
Lung cancer, esophageal cancer, laryngeal cancer, pharyngeal cancer, stomach cancer, colon cancer, rectal cancer and mesothelioma are frequently caused by asbestos exposure, and asbestos-laced products were used for decades at American Enka. Neither employees
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Keep focus on fun during family baking sessions
Baking is a beloved tradition in many families. Though family baking sessions tend to be especially 
popular during the holiday season, there’s nothing stopping families from breaking out the flour and having some fun in the kitchen at any time of year.
Fun is the focus when families bake together, and the following are some
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Courier Notice to Creditors 1-6-21
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