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Sassafras Mountain, Sunset
Sassafras Mountain, Sunset
Lake Hartwell at sunset
Lake Hartwell, Clemson
Table Rock Mountain, Pickens
Table Rock Mountain, Pickens
Glassy Mountain, Pickens
Glassy Mountain, Pickens
Lake Keowee, Six Mile
Lake Keowee, Six Mile
Eastatoee Falls (Twin Falls), Eastatoee (Pickens)
Eastatoee Falls (Twin Falls), Eastatoee (Pickens)
Six Mile Mountain, Six Mile
Six Mile Mountain, Six Mile
Hagood Mill, Pickens
Hagood Mill, Pickens
Meece Mill, Twelve Mile (Pickens)
Meece Mill, Twelve Mile (Pickens)
Twelve Mile River, Twelve Mile (Pickens)
Twelve Mile River, Twelve Mile (Pickens)
Twelve Mile River (at Cateechee)
Twelve Mile River (at Cateechee)
Pickens County Courthouse, Pickens
Pickens County Courthouse, Pickens
General Andrew Pickens statue, Pickens County Courthouse
General Andrew Pickens statue, Pickens County Courthouse
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Park and Library, Easley
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Park and Library, Easley
Clemson University, Clemson
Clemson University, Clemson
Thomas Green Clemson, Clemson University
Thomas Green Clemson, Clemson University
Howard's Rock, Memorial Stadium, Clemson University
Howard's Rock, Memorial Stadium, Clemson University
Doug Kingsmore Stadium, Clemson University
Doug Kingsmore Stadium, Clemson University
Tiger statue at Littlejohn Coliseum, Clemson University
Tiger statue at Littlejohn Coliseum, Clemson University
Easley Mural
Easley Mural
M.E. 'Chris' Christopherson gazebo and fountain, downtown Easley
M.E. 'Chris' Christopherson gazebo and fountain, downtown Easley
Southern Wesleyan University, Central
Southern Wesleyan University, Central
Freedom's Hill Church, Southern Wesleyan University
Freedom's Hill Church, Southern Wesleyan University
Clock Tower, Old Market Square, Easley
Clock Tower, Old Market Square, Easley
Hagood-Mauldin House/Irma Morris Museum of Fine Arts, Pickens
Hagood-Mauldin House/Irma Morris Museum of Fine Arts, Pickens
Central historic depot, Central
Central historic depot, Central
Oolenoy Community Center, former Oolenoy School
Oolenoy Community Center, former Oolenoy School
Pickens County Museum of Art and History, Pickens
Pickens County Museum of Art and History, Pickens
Central History Museum, Central
Central History Museum, Central
Easley Area Museum, Easley
Easley Area Museum, Easley
Liberty History Museum, Liberty
Liberty History Museum, Liberty
Collins Ole Towne, Central
Collins Ole Towne, Central
The South Carolina Botanical Garden, Clemson University
The South Carolina Botanical Garden, Clemson University
Pickens historic water tower
Pickens historic water tower
Doodle Mural, Easley
Doodle Mural, Easley
Tiger statue at Memorial Stadium, Clemson University
Tiger statue at Memorial Stadium, Clemson University
Cooper Library, Clemson University
Cooper Library, Clemson University
Sikes Hall, Clemson University
Sikes Hall, Clemson University
Fort Hill, Clemson University
Fort Hill, Clemson University
Memorial to World War II deceased, Clemson University
Memorial to World War II deceased, Clemson University
Cadet statue, Military Heritage Plaza, Clemson University
Cadet statue, Military Heritage Plaza, Clemson University
Cadet statue, Military Heritage Plaza, Clemson University
Cadet statue, Military Heritage Plaza, Clemson University
Clemson University
Clemson University
Carillon Garden, Clemson University
Carillon Garden, Clemson University
Carillon Garden, Clemson University
Carillon Garden, Clemson University

(Photos by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)

 

 

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In memory of Nancy Bennett
January 2 ceremony pays tribute to Captain Kimberly Hampton on the 22nd anniversary of her death. Click on the photo above to read The Pickens County Chronicle's story and to view photos from the event
Terry Ballenger retires after 55 years of service to Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative. Click on the photo above to read a story and a Q and A with Terry Ballenger.
In memory of George Bennett, a Clemson gentleman and ultimate cheerleader: Click on the photo above to read The Pickens County Chronicle's story
Wreaths Across America ceremony is held at Sunrise Cemetery in Pickens: Click on the photo above to read The Pickens County Chronicle's story and to view 30 photos from the event
Wreaths Across America ceremony is held at Mount Zion Cemetery in Central: Click on the photo above to read The Pickens County Chronicle's story and to view 30 photos from the event
View 96 photos from the Pickens Christmas Parade by The Pickens County Chronicle
Opening reception for Upcountry Quilters Guild's Holiday Quilt Exhibit is held at the Pickens County Museum of Art & History: View 67 photos
Clemson alumnus Jim Westerhold donates kidney to a stranger, Gene Pitts of Pickens County
'Giving voice to the mountains': Honoring the life of Dennis Chastain: Click on the photo to read The Pickens County Chronicle's in-depth story
A labor of love: Local National Guard members are given Quilts of Valor from local quilters: Click on the photo above to read The Pickens County Chronicle's story and view 141 photos from the event
Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative's tree lighting brings in the Christmas season: Rep. Davey Hiott and granddaughters Rubylyn and Marianne light the tree, Liberty Primary School choir sings, and Pickens First Baptist Church Pastor Dr. Daniel Heeringa gives the devotion: Click on the photo above to read The Pickens County Chronicle's story and view 12 photos from the event