PICKENS — The Pickens County Literacy Association met recently to elect new officers.

Harry Holladay is the new president, while Vanessa Lee is vice president, Janie Day is treasurer and David Chamblee is secretary. Other board members include John and Mary Landers, Gordon Levy, Frank Porter, Pat Todd and Morgan Parker.

The organization was originally established in 1969 in an effort to improve reading and writing skills for adult Pickens County residents. Each year the group hosts spring and fall used book sales as fundraisers. Reading assistance is provided free of charge to willing adults who have a desire to read better.

The next book sale is scheduled for Friday, March 29, from 9

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