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The Pickens County Chronicle - Local News - February, 2025
(The most recent news at the top)
Clemson Ph.D. student explores unique connection between Clemson University and D.W. Daniel High School through new sports exhibit at local museum
Jeff Scott to speak at Rock Springs Baptist Church's Impact Center on Saturday, March 1
Hat Extravaganza and Dinner to raise funds for Soapstone Baptist Church
Soapstone Preservation Endowment receives $250,000 grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation
Researchers learn more about the extraordinary biodiversity of the Clemson Experimental Forest
Sleep in Heavenly Peace holds bed build in Easley, volunteers build beds for local children in need
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library in Easley to celebrate 20th anniversary on February 27
Pickens County Career and Technology Center is honored by the South Carolina General Assembly
Sincerely, Daniel: A Celebration of Black Athletic Excellence exhibit to hold grand opening February 27 at the Clemson Area African American Museum: Exhibit celebrates 50 years of black student athletic achievements at D.W. Daniel High School
Naturaland Trust: Protecting Eastatoee Ridge on Highway 11
Flu cases remain at a high level in the state and the Upstate
Duke Energy provides $10,000 grant to Pickens County Meals on Wheels
Pickens County Habitat for Humanity invites community to participate in Women Build March 8 in Easley
Nate Roper is named new Principal of Gettys Middle School, effective July 1
Semper Fi Barn in Six Mile to hold honor ceremony on Sunday, February 23 to remember Battle of Iwo Jima
Watch a video and read about Third Saturday events at the Hagood Mill Historic Sites
Camp McCall's Polar Plunge raises money for summer scholarship fund
Pickens County Sheriff's Office participates in Polar Plunge at Clemson YMCA Beach, raises more than $4,000 for Special Olympics
School District of Pickens County librarians receive Holocaust nonfiction grant
Clemson Provost Robert 'Bob' Jones announces retirement; national search to begin immediately
Sweet Potato Pie Kids are honored at the South Carolina State House, meet with Senator Rex Rice and Rep. Davey Hiott
Pickens High School Blue Flame volleyball team is honored at the State House, meet with Senator Rex Rice, Rep. Davey Hiott, Governor Henry McMaster
Volunteers are needed for The Wall That Heals, coming to Liberty in May
Flu remains at a high level
City of Pickens presents first Spirit of Pickens awards to Barry Crawford, Davey Hiott, and Pat Mulkey
Semper Fi Barn to remember the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima February 19 through March 26
KidsFest at Hagood Mill: A Celebration of Music, Heritage, and Fun will be held Saturday, March 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Enjoy live performances by Young Appalachian Musicians (YAM) students and much more
Town of Central presents The Tams at Spring First Friday Concert Series kickoff on March 7 at the historic Depot
Register now for Easley Police Department's Golf 'Fore' Kids golf tournament on April 24
Sleep in Heavenly Peace to have bed build in Easley on Saturday, February 22, will build 20 beds for local children
John Willis Car Show on May 3 to benefit Pickens County Meals on Wheels
Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative President and CEO Jim Lovingood: New rate gives you control
Historic Soapstone School to reopen with celebration in April
Mable Owens Clarke to speak at Upcountry History Museum February 19 -- Clarke will speak on "Against All Odds: Stories from the Liberia Community and Soapstone Church and School"
On February 16, at the Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library in Easley, Clemson University history professor Dr. Abel A. Bartley to present program on the life and impact of Homer Jordan, Clemson Tigers' quarterback during 1981 championship season
Central Railway Museum's Model Train Expo to be held Friday, February 14 and Saturday, February 15 at Rock Springs Baptist Church's Impact Center in Easley
Fire is contained at Pickens County landfill
Pickens Police Department's K9 Challenge Coin fundraiser on February 7 will benefit Pickens Police Department's K9 fund
Pancake breakfast on March 15 to benefit Pickens County Meals on Wheels
Celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day on February 5, Clemson University recognizes alumnae who have built careers in sports media -- Watch video roundtable discussion with ESPN and ACC network women's college basketball analyst Kelly Gramlich, NASCAR host and reporter Alex Weaver, PGA Tour senior content producer Ali Kerns, and cinematographer Madison Williams
Widespread flu activity continues in the state and Upstate
Pickens County Museum of Art & History hosts opening reception for artist Terry Trambauer Norris' "Play of Light" exhibit on Saturday, February 1: Exhibit will be on display through March 15
