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Accidental shooting kills 11-year-old

EASLEY — An 11-year-old girl was killed on Saturday when she was accidentally shot by her father, who was unloading his gun after target shooting, according to the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office. Pickens County Coroner [...]
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SCRPA lauds Cheri Anthony of Pickens Rec.

PICKENS — The South Carolina Recreation and Parks Association (SCRPA) awards individuals and agencies throughout the state for their contribution to the park and recreation professional throughout the year. This year’s state merit award winner, [...]
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Attemped murder suspect arrested

EASLEY — A U.S. Marshals Service Taskforce arrested a 39-year-old Fountain Inn man in Easley on Nov. 12. Officials say Kenyatta Shubakus Burnside was wanted for the attempted murder of his former girlfriend, her 12-year-old [...]
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Backyard climbing

PICKENS — If you thought you had to head up into North Carolina or out West for some decent rock climbing, you need to take a closer look in your own back yard. Tom Caldwell [...]
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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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