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The Pickens County Chronicle - Local News - September & October 2024

Candlelight vigil remembers and honors lives lost to domestic violence

Luke Deuce

Pickens' own Luke Deuce performs at the Pickens Amphitheater on October 26 - View more than 100 photos by The Pickens County Chronicle

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Pickens Police Chief Randal Beach and Pickens County Sheriff-Elect Tommy Blankenship at the Back the Blue event

The Pickens Police Department and the Pickens County Sheriff's Office team up with local citizens in the Back the Blue One-Mile Run/Walk to benefit Pickens' K9 unit. Read The Pickens County Chronicle's story and view 24 photos from the event.

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Allison Jackson, a relative of 'Shoeless' Joe , holds photos of him after the vintage games played at 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson Memorial Park.

For the love of the game: The 'Shoeless' Joes and the Georgia Peaches play vintage baseball at 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson Memorial Park - Supporters of 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson and Ty Cobb play in friendly rivalry. Read The Pickens County Chronicle's story and view photos from the event.

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Snow family donates $25 million transformational gift to Clemson University to support the study of capitalism

American Legion Frank D. Callaham Post 67 of Liberty donates to Liberty High School JROTC

Clemson professor Trudy Mackay

Clemson professor Trudy Mackay is elected to the National Academy of Medicine

Clemson University President Jim Clements

Clemson University Board of Trustees approves five-year contract extension for President Jim Clements

Bridge to Clemson receives 2024 John N. Gardner Institutional Excellence for Students in Transition Award

The Pickens County Museum of Art & History and The Hiding Place present Safe Spaces: A Survivor Art Showcase, featuring art by domestic violence survivors - Reception to be held Friday, November 1 (rescheduled due to Hurricane Helene)

Remembrance for legendary game warden Franklin Gravely to be held October 23

Pickens First Baptist Church hosts Sleep in Heavenly Peace bed build for children in need

Clemson University Forestry Club assists those in need after Hurricane Helene

Pickens County 250 Committee extends invitation to lecture and driving tour about the Revolutionary War in Pickens and Oconee Counties, with an emphasis on the life and times of General Andrew Pickens

Clemson students, faculty, and staff step up in droves to help victims of Hurricane Helene

World War III veteran Jack Clemens celebrates 100th birthday

World War II veteran Jack Clemens '53 celebrates 100th birthday at Clemson

Opening reception for Juried Art Exhibition at Pickens County Museum of Art & History to be held Saturday, October 12

Clemson University President James Clements

Click here to read a message from Clemson University President James Clements regarding Hurricane Helene and to read a message from the Clemson Alumni Association

Pickens County Administrator Ken Roper

Click here to read Pickens County's storm management updates and to listen to Pickens County Administrator Ken Roper's press conference regarding the impact of Hurricane Helene in Pickens County

Blue Ridge Electric Cooperatiiive President Jim Lovinggood

Updates on Hurricane Helene from Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative

Clemson Homecoming 2024

Scenes from Clemson University Homecoming 2024

Homecoming 101: Need-to-know traditions celebrated in Tigertown

Clemson students to build home and hope during Homecoming celebrations: 31st annual Habitat for Humanity build showcases youth leadership and community spirit

Fort Prince George Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution and Pickens County 250 Committee celebrate Bells Across America, Pickens firefighters join in to commemorate the 237th anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution. Read The Pickens County Chronicle's story and view photos from the event.

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Local Mayors join Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) to celebrate Constitution Week

Historian and writer Dennis Chastain

Pickens County 250: Celebrating the birthday of General Andrew Pickens - During a celebration of Revolutionary War General Andrew Pickens' birthday at the Pickens County Museum, historian Dennis Chastain speaks and gives a slideshow presentation about the Battle of Esseneca. Listen to Chastain's presentation and view photos from the event.

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Plein Air Painters Carolina art exhibit on display at the Pickens County Museum of Art & History: View photos by The Pickens County Chronicle

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State Rep. Davey Hiott and State Senator Rex Rice

Honoring our Heroes: Upstate Field of Honor's closing ceremony marks 23rd anniversary of September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Read The Pickens County Chronicle's in-depth story and listen to audio and view 64 photos from the closing ceremony.

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Gary and Patsy Finley

Honoring our Heroes: Quilts of Valor are presented to five family members during Upstate Field of Honor event in Dacusville. Read The Pickens County Chronicle's in-depth story and view 14 photos from the Quilts of Valor presentations during the Upstate Field of Honor event.

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Lyla with a portrait she drew of her Uncle Barrett Austin

Honoring our Heroes: The Upstate Field of Honor's opening ceremony begins inaugural event in Dacusville to honor military and first responders. Read The Pickens County Chronicle's in-depth story and view 68 photos from the opening ceremony.

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Paralympics helps shine a light on exoskeleton research at Clemson University

Clemson University to host 9/11 Remembrance Stair Climb in Memorial Stadium