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2019 municipal election results

PICKENS COUNTY — The 2019 municipal elections saw some some big changes headed to the Upstate. Specifically, to Easley and Pickens. Easley residents shrugged at Mayor Larry Bagwell’s endorsement of long-time councilman Chris Mann — [...]
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Ollie’s coming to Easley

EASLEY — It’s going to be an indoor trampoline park! It’s going to be a Target! It’s going to be a Chuck E. Cheese! No. Calm down, Easley. Ever since the Bi-Lo closed in the [...]
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Former councilman guilty of ethics violation

PICKENS COUNTY — Former Pickens County Councilman G. Neil Smith was found to be in violation of the S.C. Ethics, Government Accountability, and Campaign Reform Act — commonly known as the Ethics Act — for [...]
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Deputies on leave after fatal shooting

EASLEY — Two Pickens County Sheriff deputies have been placed on leave following an officer-related shooting on Nursery Road in Easley. According to South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), deputies with the Pickens County Sheriff’s [...]
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Shelter in peril … again

LIBERTY — Due to continued financial strains, the Pickens County Humane Society closed it’s doors to pet-intakes on Oct. 2, but the shelter in Liberty continues to adopt cats and dogs out while hoping for [...]

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