COUNTY — All Pickens County magistrate offices will be consolidated early next month.

According to officials, all magistrate offices will close the week of Aug. 31, and a single consolidated office will open in the William McWhorter building at 310 Main St. in Liberty on Sept. 8.

The hours of operation will be 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The new phone number is (864) 898-5551, and the new fax number is (864) 843-4652. Information about the Pickens County magistrate office can be found at co.pickens.sc.us.