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Liberty Elementary gets bike through ‘Pedals Possible’
LIBERTY — The Clemson and Clemson Sunrise Rotary clubs recently donated an adaptive bicycle to Liberty 
Elementary School under Rotary District 7750’s “Pedals Possible” initiative, thereby enhancing physical, recreational and educational opportunities for special needs students.
The contribution aims to promote inclusivity and physical activity among
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PHS taking nominations for new Hall of Fame class
PICKENS — The Pickens High School athletic department is currently taking application for the upcoming Pickens 
High School Athletic Hall of Fame class.
To nominate a person for the prestigious honor, those interested should submit the nominee’s name, years they were at Pickens High School, their sports and awards, post-
Courier Community Calendar 8-7-24
• Dacusville Lions to host monthly bingo
The Dacusville Lions Club will be hosting Bingo night on the third Thursday of each month at the Lions Building in Dacusville, located at 1384 Thomas Mill Road.
The next Bingo session will be Thursday, Aug. 21. There are set to be 10 games beginning at 7 p.m., and proceeds will go toward funding community events and other community needs.
The games should conclude around 9 p.m. Bingo night will be a family-friendly event, and monetary prizes will be available. Cards are $1 each, with no limit on the number of cards that can be purchased for each round. For
County admin talks employee salary study
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — As Pickens County’s fiscal year 2024-25 budget was being developed, the focus was not on large projects but on employee pay, county administrator Ken Roper said last week.
Roper discussed the county’s compensation study Friday in a Facebook Live update.
Friday marked the first day county employees would be paid under the new pay
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Mayor speaks on State of Six Mile
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
SIX MILE — Being a town with a population of less than 1,000 people continues to present challenges for Six Mile.
“Like all towns in this inflation-packed time, we’re struggling,” Mayor James Atkinson said during his State of Six Mile address
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County unemployment rate rises in June
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
COLUMBIA — The unemployment rate in Pickens County saw another big increase during in the latest jobs report 
released earlier this month.
The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) reported that unemployment went up over a full percentage point from 4 percent
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Pickens County Opportunity Fair scheduled for next week
PICKENS — The Pickens County Boards and Commissions’ Opportunity Fair continues in August.
The opportunity fair will be held again from 5-6:30 p.m. before the Aug. 5 and Sept. 9 Pickens County Council meetings after hosting its first event before the July 22 county council meeting, according to a Pickens County social media post.
The opportunity fair will allow residents to learn more about and apply in-person, if
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Adams selected as Public Works and Utilities Director
PICKENS — Pickens resident Trey Adams, who has served as the ClearWater Solutions (CWS) Project Manager 
under that firm’s outsourced water and sewer management contract with the City, has been named Public Works and Utilities Director.
The reorganized department will now handle streets, garbage
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Anderson family reunion is planned for August 25
The family of Joseph Rugless Anderson and Nancy “Nealy” Anderson will hold its annual reunion on Sunday, Aug. 25, at Mountain Grove Baptist Church, located at 644 E. Preston McDaniel Road in Pickens.
Lunch will be served at 1 p.m.
Sassafras Mountain: SC’s majestic peak
By Kimberly Rogers
Special to the Courier
news@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — A gentle breeze rustles through the trees on Sassafras Mountain on a recent midsummer morning, offering a welcome relief from the typical summer heat.
The morning was beautiful and clear with low humidity, conditions perfect for exploring and observing. As we stood on the observation deck, wispy clouds drifted lazily across the blue sky, occasionally casting shadows on the verdant slopes below. It’s against this idyllic backdrop that we delve into the fascinating history of this natural landmark,
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