Pickens News

Authorities say a man stacking yard waste by the road has been struck and killed by a car.

Member of the American Legion Pickens Post 11 are preparing to honor their fellow veterans in a variety of ways on Veterans Day.

Efforts to increase recycling in Pickens County got some attention this week as a handful of administrators met in hopes of clarifying goals that have been set by the county.

Jeff Breazeale has been reading up on the 1918 influenza epidemic that spread to nearly every corner of the world and killed tens of millions, including an estimated 675,000 Americans.

Authorities say a South Carolina mother and daughter have been killed after their car flipped several times after running off the road into an embankment.

PICKENS a' After a nine-month investigation, Pickens police charged eight people Monday on various drug charges.

PICKENS - Health officials in Pickens County say they are prepared for a potentially large crowd Saturday in what for now will be the first of two H1N1 flu clinics.

EASLEY a ' With an economy thata TMs been slow to rebound from recession, and with winter months fast approaching, some local non-profit agencies may be wondering how theya TMre going to help others in the coming year while still making ends meet.

Carlton Holley was the top vote getter in the race for three seats on Pickens City Council, with Patrick Lark and incumbent Jason Cassell winning the other two seats.

Cities throughout Pickens County could be hit with a new bill - or given a rebate - based on a target recycling rate the county has set for municipalities in an effort to step up recycling.

Voters should check on where they will go to cast ballots today, because many precincts have been combined for the purpose of Tuesday's election, according to a county official.

October 30, 2009 - 11:50 p.m. EST H1N1 flu shots will be administered to Oconee and Pickens students within the next several weeks.

October 31, 2009 - 12:03 a.m. EST WALHALLA - Pickens County officials might not be ready to jump on the regional jail bandwagon.

House lawmakers on Tuesday gave key approval to a bill to restore unemployment benefits to thousands of jobless residents, while senators voted to approve a financial incentives package that may be designed to lure a proposed Boeing aircraft facility to North Charleston.

After changes at the helm and some bumpy starts, the School District of Pickens County has released a new timeline for its $365 million facilities-construction program, one that's about a year later than the original schedule.

PICKENS - Pickens police have arrested seven residents on drug charges, the result of an ongoing investigation that began nine months ago, according to Chief Tommy L. Ellenburg.

PICKENS - A group of Pickens residents, business owners and officials has kicked off an effort aimed at improving and developing the city and attracting more businesses.

October 27, 2009 - 11:50 p.m. EST Photo A rendering of the future Daniel High School, to be constructed at the location of the current Singleton Field football stadium, is shown.

Pickens County School District Superintendent Henry Hunt said the recession hasn't prevented the district from moving forward.

Phone: 864-933-2547 Website: www.andersonlightsofhope.org 'ANDERSON LIGHTS OF HOPE' ANNOUNCES THE GRAND OPENING OF THE LOAN CLOSET! Lights of Hope Loan Closet is a program that provides a needed service to Anderson, Pickens and Oconee county residents while expanding our availability of volunteer opportunities for the residents of these ...