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Community Calendar 7-19-23
• Upcountry Quilters meet 4th Tuesdays
Upcountry Quilters Guild has set meeting times on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Pickens Presbyterian Church, 311 W. Main St., Pickens, SC 29671. All visitors are welcome.
For more information, visit upcountryquiltersguild.com.
• Hagood-Mauldin House offers tours
The historic Hagood-Mauldin House, located at 104 N Lewis St. at Legacy Square in Pickens, is now offering free tours to the public. The
Let’s talk Pickens Parks and Rec
When many people see a bee, they may do anything from scream to go into a panic attack.
Growing up in Pumpkintown, I would spend hours working in beehives with my father. Doing this allowed me a unique opportunity to see firsthand the importance of bees and the work they do. Whether you like a spoon full of honey with your tea or enjoy eating a fresh blueberry from a
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Let’s talk Pickens Parks and Rec is a new column from Pickens Parks and Recreation director Jonathon Morris. He can be reached at (864) 878-2296.
5K run held to benefit Pickens High athletics
The Red, White & Blue Flame 5k was a success on June 24 on the campus of Pickens High School, with proceeds benefiting PHS athletics. The race directors would like to thank the sponsors, participants, volunteers and assistance from the Pickens police and fire departments. Pictured at left are female first-place finisher Marlee Dysart (22:27) and second-place Lauren Green. Not pictured is third-place finisher Emma Kutilek (25:50). Pictured at right are first-place male finisher Sam Sanneman (18:22), second-place Chase Ashe (18:57) and third-place Adam Ellis (19:32). The Red, White & Blue Flame 5k will return next year on June 22, 2024.
Community Calendar 7-12-23
• Veterans invited to American Legion
Veterans in the Liberty area are invited to the next meeting of American Legion Post 67 in Liberty. The Legion meets on the third Monday of
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Independence Day events planned across county
COUNTY — Pickens County is celebrating Independence Day with a number of events this week.
Central
Central Main Street will celebrate Independence Day from 9 a.m.-noon this Saturday, July 1, on Main Street in Central. The event will feature a bike parade, live music from Cane Creek Bluegrass Band, an apple pie contest, a red, white and beard contest and more.
Easley
The city of Easley is throwing a three-day July 4 festival featuring live music Sunday through Tuesday at Old Market Square.
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Community Calendar 6-28-23
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Veterans invited to American Legion
Veterans in the Liberty area are invited to the next meeting of American Legion Post 67 in Liberty. The Legion meets on the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Scout Hut off North Palmetto Street. All vets are invited.
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Two-day gospel singing planned
The Mighty Gospel Harmonizers of Liberty are planning a pre-anniversary celebration at Robinson Chapel United Methodist Church on July
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Rabbit show set for Saturday at the Hagood Mill
PICKENS — Flint Fire United Rabbit Rebels will be hosting a rabbit show at the histoic Hagood Mill this Saturday.
Flint Fire United Rabbit Rebels is a local American Rabbit Breeders Association Club that is partnering with 4-H to hold a Rabbit Showmanship Clinic and a single rabbit show.
The event is taking place to provide a learning opportunity for youth in preparation for the American Rabbit Breeders Association convention this fall in Louisville, Ky.
The clinic will begin at 4 p.m., with the show starting at 6 p.m.
SCDNR to conduct courtesy boat inspections during July 4 holiday
STATE — In an effort to keep people and waterways safe during the July 4 holiday and preceding weekend, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Law Enforcement Division will be conducting courtesy boat inspections at public boat landings around the state.
The July 4 holiday is one of the busiest boating times of the year for South Carolina lakes and waterways, and officers want to do everything possible to keep everyone’s weekend fun and safe.
SCDNR boating safety and enforcement officers will perform quick but thorough inspections for required safety equipment and proper boat and motor registrations. Those who are not in compliance with safety regulations or registration requirements will not be ticketed during the complimentary inspections. Instead, they will be given an opportunity to correct the problem before they launch their boat. SCDNR officers will also be available to answer questions and give boaters tips on how to stay safe on the water. The boating inspections will be conducted July 1, 2 and 4.
To report boating violations such as reckless operation or an intoxicated boat operator, call the SCDNR toll-free, 24-hour hotline at 1-800-922-5431 or dial #DNR on your cellular phone.
For a copy of South Carolina’s boating regulations, to find out about local boating safety courses or to obtain a free float plan form, contact the SCDNR boating safety office at 1-800-277-4301 or visit dnr.sc.gov/education/boated.html.
Saturday, July 1:
- Pickens County: Twin Lakes landing, Lake Hartwell, 10 a.m.-noon.
Sunday, July 2:
- Oconee County: South Cove County Park landing, Lake Keowee, 10 a.m.-noon
Tuesday, July 4:
- Oconee County: Devils Fork State Park landing, Lake Jocassee, 8-10 a.m.
Altstatt receives TCTC Adjunct Faculty Award
By Lisa Garrett
Tri-County Technical College
lgarrett@tctc.edu
UPSTATE — Pamela Altstatt’s passion for providing learning experiences that support students’ physical, mental and emotional health and well-being was recognized Thursday, May 4, when she received Tri-County Technical College’s (TCTC) 2023 Adjunct Faculty Presidential 
Award.
This award is given annually at the spring faculty/staff convocation to the adjunct faculty member who is recognized for excellence in teaching, who has consistently high student evaluations and who supports the
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Community Calendar 6-14-23
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Fleet Reserve hosts meeting on June 17
Fleet Reserve Association, Branch 015, will meet at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 17 for breakfast followed by a business meeting at 9 a.m. The meeting will be at Chicopee United Methodist Church, 403 S. Catherine St., Walhalla. It is open to all enlisted former and active duty U.S. Navy, U. S. Marine Corps and U.S. Coast Guard personnel. For more information please call (864) 638-7553 or email spencer.carol@att.net
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Veterans invited to American Legion
Veterans in the Liberty area are invited to the next meeting of American Legion Post 67 in Liberty. The Legion meets on the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Scout Hut, circle off North Palmetto Street. All veterans are invited.
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Fishing equipment available at library
Want to go fishing this summer, but have no equipment? Visit the Village Library in Pickens. The branch now has added fishing rods and tackle boxes to its Library of Things through the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Fishing Tackle Loaner Program. These items are only available at the Pickens branch of the library system and will need to be returned there as well. They can be checked out for seven days — all you need is your Pickens County Library card. Call (864) 898-5747 for more information or stop by the Village Library to check them out. Borrow the equipment, keep the memories.
The Village Branch Library is located at 124 N. Catherine St. in Pickens.
