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Easley man pleads guilty in assault
A 47-year-old Easley man has pleaded guilty to an assault charge in connection with an incident in 2006 involving a minor male, according to court records.
Pickens teen in intensive care after stabbing
A 19-year-old Pickens man was in critical condition after being stabbed during an altercation on Fruit Mountain Road in Easley, according to the Sheriff's Office.
Readers want senate to stop healthcare bill
The majority of Easley Progress readers who responded to last week's Progress Poll online hope that the United States Senate is able to stop the healthcare reform bill from becoming law.
Vision 2025 team hopes to promote cycling
" Members of the Vision 2025 Sense of Place Committee met last week to discuss new options for parks and recreation around Pickens County.
SC animal control officer faces cruelty charges
An Anderson County animal control officer and his wife face 92 animal cruelty counts after 177 dogs, a cat and a bird were seized from their South Carolina home.
Easley will host movie matinee Sunday
EASLEY a ' The City of Easley will host a Movie Matinee event on Sunday, Nov. 22. The event will begin at 2:30 p.m. It is an outdoor style of movie in the Larry D. Bagwell Gymnasium located at J.B. Red Owens Sports Complex in Easley.
Man Gets Life for Killing Owner
A man who killed a South Carolina pawn shop owner, then fled to Canada to avoid the death penalty has been sentenced to life in prison without parole.
Easley pawn shop owner's killer gets life without parole
Roger Eugene Shephard was sentenced to life in prison without parole Thursday after being found guilty of murder in the shooting death of an Easley pawnshop owner, news that brought tears and embraces from family members of the victim and defendant who sat across the aisle from each other throughout the trial.
Prosecution continues case against man accused in pawn shop murder
The prosecution continued to call witnesses Wednesday in an attempt to prove their case against a former Williamston man accused in the murder of an Easley pawn shop broker in June 2006.
Pawn Shop Killing Trial Begins
Jury selection and opening statements began Monday in the case of a man accused of killing a Pickens County pawn shop owner.
Shepherd requests to cross-examine witnesses, be co-counsel
The trial of a man accused of murdering a pawn shop broker in downtown Easley three years ago has begun.
SC woman facing prison for sex with 13-year-old
A 42-year-old South Carolina woman has been sentenced to five years in prison for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old boy she was baby-sitting. The Island Packet of Hilton Head reports Susan Tappeiner of Bluffton was sentenced Monday.
Suspect who fled to Canada goes on trial in Pickens today
PICKENS - Jury selection is expected to start today for the trial of man charged in the 2006 death of a pawnshop owner in Easley.
Easley group seeks to boost census participation
Easley is hoping that a stepped-up campaign to count every city resident will pay off with more federal dollars coming its way.
Miss Easley High School pageant begins Monday
The annual Miss EHS Pageant is coming soon. On Monday, Nov. 16 freshmen and sophomores will compete, and on Thursday, Nov.
The 2nd Annual Hunt Meadows Elementary School Christmas Bazaar will take place on Saturday, November 14th from 9am to 3pm., at 420 Hunt Road in Easley, SC, 29642.
Man accused in pawn shop shooting goes on trial Monday
EASLEY a" The man accused of the 2006 murder of an Easley pawn shop owner will go on trial in Pickens Monday, according to Clerk of Court Pat Welborn.
Prince speaks at Easley Veterans Day service
It was a day of sadness and pride Wednesday as more than 100 gathered at Robinson's Memorial Gardens to salute the efforts of today's armed forces and remember those who have served the country in the past during a special Veterans Day Service.
Crosswell builds fire house, picks staff
EASLEY - Efforts to create a fire department to serve the Crosswell area of Pickens County reached a milestone recently with construction of a fire station and the hiring of a skeleton staff.
Capri's makes donation to Meals on Wheels
Thanks to Capri's Italian Restaurant in Easley, two people will be able to have a warm meal for an entire year.