Community
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SDPC honors Medal of Honor recipients
Brad Dover For The ProgressLIBERTY — On the day after Memorial Day 2026, School District of Pickens County held a ceremony at Liberty High School to honor the four Congressional Medal of Honor recipients from Pickens County.
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Awards and strong membership at Post 52
Jeff Holt [email protected]EASLEY — Kyle Kerr was presented the American Legion Post 52 Boy Scout Award last week at the monthly meeting. Kent Dykes made the presentation to everyone.
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Easley Chamber holds Awards Luncheon
Jeff Holt [email protected]EASLEY — The 78th Annual Meeting and Awards Celebration of the Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce last week was, simply, a slam dunk.
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Family of retired EFD Capt. Bridges named Christmas Parade Grand Marshals
Staff reportEASLEY – The Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that the family of retired Easley Fire Department Captain Barry Bridges has been selected as the Grand Marshal for the 2025 Easley Christmas Parade. The honor was announced last week at the Easley Chamber of Commerce State of…
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Habitat for Humanity changing lives brick by brick
Jeff Holt [email protected]PICKENS COUNTY — The Pickens County’s Habitat for Humanity’s annual Have a Heart for Habitat Dinner was held last week. They had a fancy 5-star like dinner at the Historic Hampton House in downtown Pickens and some top-notch featured speakers.
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Aging in place with dignity and choice
By Lauren Bilbrey Community Educator, Senior Helpers of AndersonWhen people think about aging, the focus too often lands on what’s being lost — health, energy, independence. But the truth is, growing older doesn’t erase who someone is or what makes life worth living. It just changes the way those things show up.
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Robinson Funeral Home celebrates 150th year
Jeff Holt [email protected]EASLEY — It would be easy for Chris Robinson to get all wrapped up in fancy titles. He could, easily.
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Easley Chamber celebrates record growth
Staff reportEASLEY — The Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce recently announced a surge in membership and the rollout of new initiatives designed to support and educate the local business community.












