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Read more than 700 stories free inside

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Thank you for supporting local journalism that has supported our communities in Pickens County since 1999
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The Pickens County Chronicle - Local News - October, 2025

Town of Central issues boil water advisory on Friday, October 31

Elring Klinger expands Pickens County operations: $68.5 million investment will create 294 new jobs

SCDOT closes Laurel Road bridge over Middle Branch Brushy Creek for repairs on October 28

Ronald Reagan Oratory Competition gives middle school and high school students opportunity to win free trip to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California

Camp McCall's Fall at McCall to be held Saturday, November 1: Enjoy artisan crafts, food, games, and music

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Local veterans journey on Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.

Country Santa receives $2,200 donation from Corvette Owners of Upstate SC

Scoreboard gets new life at Pickens High School's Coach Bill Isaacs Field

Pickens County receives award from South Carolina Association of Counties for response to Table Rock Complex fire

SCDOT closes Rice Road bridge over Rices Creek for repairs

Hanover House (Clemson University photo)
Hopewell Plantation (Clemson University photo)

Hanover, Hopewell houses are named to Liberty Trail

Building, Cheering, Serving -- Clemson's Homecoming spirit shines: The spotlight shines most brightly on three of Clemson's biggest traditions -- Tigerama, the Central Spirit Float Build, and Habitat for Humanity House

Pickens BooGrass Festival to be held at Hagood Mill Historic Site on Saturday, November 1

Wolf Moon String Band
Swamp Rabbit Bluegrass Band
Pretty Little Goat
Creekwater Collective
Bluegrass and Company
Big Eyes Parker
Bailey George and the Hit Paraders

As The Pickens County Chronicle informed readers in August, The Pickens Appalachian Folk Festival will be held October 24-25, with a new location this year at the Hagood Mill Historic Site. Click here for details, including an updated schedule.

SCDOT closes Riggins Bridge Road over Twelve Mile Creek for repairs

Through charity golf tournament, Upcountry Fiber Foundation raises $133,000 for Upstate area nonprofits

Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative employees mark 85 years with $87,000 in donations to local nonprofits MARY'S House, Vets Helping Vets, Service Dogs for Veterans, Tribble Center, Upcountry Fiber Foundation, and United Way organizations of Pickens, Oconee, and Anderson Counties

Andrew Pickens Interpretive Center at the Pickens County Museum of Art & History opens with reception on October 16

Rock Springs Baptist Church to present Death's Door drama Wednesday, October 22 through Friday, October 24

Vulcan Materials Company is named Tri-County Technical College Foundation's Philanthropist of the Year

Storytelling Festival and Liar's Competition to be held at Hagood Mill Historic Site October 17-18

Clemson University historian Dr. Otis Pickett publishes book on South Carolina religious history

The Pickens County Historical Society to host free tours of historic Hagood-Mauldin House/Irma Morris Museum of Fine Arts, with fundraising yard sale, on Saturday, October 18: Read The Pickens County Chronicle's story about the historic house and museum

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'Honoring our Textile Heritage': Artist Judy Aiken Young's mill village art is on display at the Easley Area Museum: Read The Pickens County Chronicle's in-depth story and view 41 photos

Event at Semper Fi Barn on Saturday, October 11 to celebrate 250th birthday of United States Navy

Doubling Impact: Kaplan family empowers Clemson students through $5 million in scholarship challenge

Southern Wesleyan University to host guest lecture on the Holy Land October 28

ANNE SHERIFF WITH PCHS MEMBERS CHEROKEE PATH HISTORICAL MARKER
at Pickens Azalea Festival 2018
2018 May Issaqueena Festival Anne and cake with mayor
Anne Sheriff at the depot during grand opening (photo courtesy of Tom Cloer)
Anne Sheriff and Tom Cloer in the depot (photo courtesy of Tom Cloer)
Anne Sheriff cutting ribbon depot (photo courtesy of Tom Cloer)
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ANNE SHERIFF GIVING CANE TO CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
ANNE SHERIFF AT COLLINS OLE TOWN-DEMONSTRATING TO CHILDREN

Honoring the life of local historian, author, and teacher Anne Sheriff: Read The Pickens County Chronicle's in-depth story

Carolina Handling opens new facility at Speedway Business & Technology Park in Easley

Gala on October 23 to support domestic violence survivors served by The Hiding Place

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The Tams perform in free concert at the Pickens amphitheater Saturday, October 4, with opening act 14 Karat Gold Dance Band: View 44 concert photos by The Pickens County Chronicle

Breann Griffin welcomes everyone.
The Hiding Place's Board Treasurer Shawn Martin prays.
The Hiding Place's Board President Donna Martin speaks.
Pickens Police Chief Randal Beach speaks.
Victims Advocate for the Pickens Police Department Brittany Roper speaks.
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The Hiding Place's Co-Executive Director and Founder Breann Griffin speaks.
The Hiding Place's Co-Executive Director Jennifer Pace closes the ceremony.

Candlelight vigil shines a light in the darkness for victims of domestic violence: View 35 photos by The Pickens County Chronicle from the event, hosted by The Hiding Place at the Pickens County Courthouse the evening of Thursday, October 2, and listen to audio from the entire ceremony

The Tams to perform in free concert at the Pickens amphitheater on Saturday, October 4