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The Pickens County Chronicle - Local News - January, 2025
Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative lineman Clay Jones is one of 10 linemen at Governor Henry McMaster's State of the State address, representing rural electric cooperatives in South Carolina
Eastern Cherokee Southern Iroquois and United Tribes of South Carolina to hold Pow Wow at Hagood Mill Historic Site on Saturday, May 3
School District of Pickens County honors Board of Trustees during School Board Appreciation Month
Students are recognized during January School Board meeting
Clemson University community mourns passing of Timothy Boosinger: his expertise and dedication to veterinary education played instrumental role in developing Harvey S. Peeler, Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine
Endowment is established in honor of Clemson Provost Bob Jones to support lifelong learning through Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Clemson University
Pickens County Museum of Art & History to host opening reception for "Play of Light" on Saturday, February 1 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Wayne Phillips is named manager of Clemson Experimental Forest
South Carolina State Representative Davey Hiott announces retirement at end of current term, endorses Clay Counts
"Call My Name" 5K run returns March 9 to support stories of African Americans in Clemson University history
Widespread flu activity reported in South Carolina
MARY'S House is in need of two water heaters to replace those damaged by below freezing temperatures
Meal train, donations to assist Helping Hands of Clemson after frozen and burst sprinkler system causes flooding
Making her own history: Clemson history alumna patents medical device
Deep Winter Blues Festival returns to Hagood Mill Historic Site on February 15
School District unveils Envision Pickens: A bold step toward career innovation and community growth
Wednesday, January 22 will be eLearning Day in the School District of Pickens County due to hazardous road conditions
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, on January 20, honors the life and legacy of a man who advanced civil rights through peaceful, non-violent protest
Hot Pursuit 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Catch a Cop wheelchair swing fundraiser to be held Saturday, April 12, YLA partners with local law enforcement
Ms. Wheelchair South Carolina organization honors Youth Leadership Academy, Pickens County Sheriff's Office, and Pickens Police Department with Outstanding Community Service Award for raising more than $50,000 for wheelchair-accessible swings
Kathryn Hicks, of Six Mile, gives farewell speech as Ms. Wheelchair South Carolina 2024
Chastity Lynn Miles-Anderson is crowned Ms. Wheelchair South Carolina 2025 on January 18
Pickens First Baptist Church to host Watoto Children's Choir from Uganda, Africa on Friday, January 24
Local historian and writer Dennis Chastain speaks and gives slideshow presentation on The Cherokees of the Carolinas at January 16 event held at the Pickens County Museum and hosted by the Pickens County 250 Committee
Grace in the Wilderness' Valentine Tea Party for Widows to be held at East Pickens Baptist Church February 22; event is free, but registration is required
Hagood Mill launches rock art project and unveils rediscovered "Sheriff Rock"; special event to take place on Saturday, January 18 at 11 a.m.
Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative announces power cost adjustment to help reduce home energy bills, launch of $100 smart thermostat rebate program
Construction plans that would destroy Greenville-Pickens Speedway are paused by Pickens County Planning Commission; former track owner's son, Mark Blackwell, speaks with
The Pickens County Chronicle
about the importance of preserving the racetrack, for its historical significance as well as the positive impact that keeping the track could have for the local economy
Clemson 8 Challenge, honoring the late Ben Skardon and his fellow Clemson POWs, is scheduled for Saturday, March 8
Clemson University to host second annual Clemson Music Fest April 11-12
Empowered Jesus Girl Teen Conference to come to East Pickens Baptist Church on Friday, February 7; register for free event by January 26
Winter Bluegrass Jubilee, annual fundraiser for YAM program, to be held Saturday, January 18 at Pickens High School
Clemson Sertoma Club presents $2,000 to Helping Hands of Clemson
Dennis Chastain to speak Thursday, January 16 on The Cherokees of the Carolinas during Pickens County 250 Committee event at the Pickens County Museum of Art & History
School District of Pickens County to open on a two-hour delay Monday, January 13 due to continued danger of ice on shaded areas and on secondary roads
"Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow": Pickens County is blanketed with snow, first snow in three years
Liberty High School Head Football Coach Paul Sutherland to lead 2025 South Carolina Shrine Bowl team
Friday, January 10 will be e-Learning Day in the School District of Pickens County due to inclement weather, and all activities for Saturday, January 11 are cancelled
Click here for Pickens County winter weather preparedness and updates, and check back as this page is updated
Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative is monitoring winter weather, urges members to prepare now
Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative announces retirement of three employees with a combined service of 118 years: Denise McCormick, Dianne Lyles, and Mike Keasler
Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative President and CEO Jim Lovinggood: A storm to remember
Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative: Hurricane Helene causes historic devastation