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The Pickens County Chronicle - Local News - July, 2025

Honoring our Heroes: Field of Honor to return in September to honor American military and first responders

School District of Pickens County Board of Trustees releases statement regarding incident involving Daniel High School football players at off-campus retreat

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Cravin' Melon and opening act Danielle Howle perform at the Pickens Amphitheater -- view more than 50 photos by The Pickens County Chronicle

Feed a Hungry Child feeds more than 700 Pickens County students on weekends throughout the school year

School District issues statement regarding incident at off-campus football retreat involving D.W. Daniel High School students

Pickens County announces that cooling shelters will be open from Friday, July 25 through Wednesday, July 30

SCDOT closes Old Seneca Road bridge, will begin repairs immediately

School District of Pickens County announces four finalists for district Support Employee of the Year

School District of Pickens County announces four finalists for district Teacher of the Year

School District of Pickens County announces free breakfast and lunch for all students this academic year

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SCDOT gives update on Crowe Creek Road bridge collapse

School District of Pickens County announces 2025-2026 Support Employees of the Year

School District of Pickens County announces 2025-2026 Teachers of the Year

Southern Wesleyan University names alumnus Peyton Shelton as new Cross Country and Track & Field Head Coach

Kim Wilkerson and Joe Swann view Clemson wills
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Original wills of Thomas Green Clemson and Anna Calhoun Clemson to be on exhibit in Special Collections and Archives at Clemson University

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Witness describes collapse of Crowe Creek Road (Highway 133) bridge in Six Mile

Senior League Baseball World Series begins Saturday, July 26 at J.B. 'Red' Owens Recreation Complex in Easley -- click here for the link to all details

More than just a game: American Legion Post 52 celebrates 100 years of Legion baseball in the United States. The team is pictured with fireworks in the background after their 10-3 win in the last regular season game Monday night, July 14. The team heads to the playoffs next week. Click here to read The Pickens County Chronicle's story and to view more than 250 photos, from the pre-game ceremony, the ballgame, and the fireworks.

Community shows support for Lainey Gilstrap, age 6, in her win against cancer with a special celebration on Saturday, July 12 that includes a parade with first responders, a special bell-ringing ceremony, a proclamation from Easley Mayor Lisa Talbert, Scaly Adventures, bounce houses, face painting, balloon animals, and much more. Click here to read The Pickens County Chronicle's in-depth story and to view 219 photos from the event.

Historic Hagood-Mauldin House/Irma Morris Museum of Fine Arts in Pickens to be open for free tours on Saturday, July 19

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American Legion Post 52 celebrating 100 years of Legion baseball July 14, 2025

Easley American Legion Post 52 to celebrate 100 years of Legion baseball with special event on Monday, July 14

Dennis Chastain to give lecture on Francis Salvador as part of the Pickens County 250 Lecture Series: Event to take place Friday, August 1 at the Madren Center at Clemson University

Officer Matthew Logan Hare Memorial Avenue honors Easley officer who died in line of duty

Brad Garrison welcomes the crowd to the ceremony. (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Brian Garrison prepares to give the invocation. (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Brad Garrison and nephews, Caden and Walker, lead the Pledge (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
State Representative Neal Collins (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
The Garrison family (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
The Garrison family (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
The Garrison family (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
State Representatives Gary Clary, Davey Hiott, Phillip Bowers, and Neal Collins and past State Senator Larry Martin with Jim and Betty Garrison (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Members of the Pickens County School Board and School District officials with Betty and Jim Garrison (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Betty and Jim Garrison with their Pastor, Rev. John Adams, of Easley First Baptist (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)

Jim and Betty Garrison are presented The Order of the Palmetto in a special ceremony July 7 at the Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library in Easley. Click here to read The Pickens County Chronicle's story and view photos from the event.

Pickens County Sheriff's Office to host blood drive on July 21 for Dacusville Middle School student Skylar Banks, who is fighting a rare form of cancer

Community mourns passing of 12-year-old Dacusville Middle School student Payce Chappell on July 1. Family creates GoFundMe in her memory to keep alive her love for volleyball. Dacusville Middle School to hold drop-in gathering on Thursday, July 3, with counselors, pastors, school staff, and therapy dogs available to support fellow students, family, and friends dealing with her passing. Funeral service will be held Monday, July 7. Click here for more information.

Mable Owens Clarke and Dr. John Coggeshall to speak on the book Liberia, South Carolina, an African American Appalchian Community on Tuesday, July 8

Blood drive at Easley's Old Market Square on Saturday, August 2 to honor the memory and legacy of Easley Police Officer Matthew Hare

Cravin' Melon to perform at Pickens Amphitheater on Saturday, July 26

Pickens County Sheriff's Office and faith organizations to sponsor Back to School Bash on July 25

Banjo Extravaganza Festival returns to Hagood Mill Historic Site Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19

Lainey's Community Bell-Ringing Ceremony to be held Saturday, July 12 at Old Market Square in Easley

Town of Six Mile to hold Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 5 at Ponderosa Park. Click here for information on this year's event and to view photos by The Pickens County Chronicle from last year's event.

Pickens County Historical Society and Pickens County 250 Committee to host Independence Day event at the historic Hagood-Mauldin House on Saturday, July 5

City of Pickens to hold Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 5. Click here for details on Pickens' 2025 Independence Day celebration and to view photos by The Pickens County Chronicle from last year's event.

Rock Springs Baptist Church invites the community to celebrate Independence Day on Friday, July 4

Click here for information on the Town of Central's July 4th celebration, which will include a parade on Main Street

City of Liberty to host Independence Day celebration in City Stadium July 3 through July 5. Click here for information on this year's event in Liberty and to view photos by The Pickens County Chronicle from last year's event.

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City of Easley to host two-day Independence Day celebration July 3 and July 4 in Old Market Square. Click here for details on this year's event and to view photos by The Pickens County Chronicle from last year's event.

Light the Lake, Fireworks over Lake Hartwell returns to Clemson on July 3. Click here for information on this year's event and to view more than 100 photos by The Pickens County Chronicle from last year's Light the Lake event.