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The Pickens County Chronicle - Local News - September, 2025

Youth Leadership Academy (YLA) and City of Clemson dedicate wheelchair-accessible swing at Ashley Dearing Park the morning of Friday, September 26

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Randy Robinson, Chair of the Pickens County School Board, speaks and opens the ceremony.(Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Dr. Fred Stone, retired former Pastor of Pickens First Baptist Church, gives the invocation. (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Dr. Danny Merck, Superintendent of the School District of Pickens County, speaks. (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Tim Johnson, future Director of Gateway to Innovation, speaks. (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
South Carolina State Representative Davey Hiott, of Pickens, speaks. (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Adalyn Jewell, Pickens High School Student Body President, dedicates the campus. (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Shannon Haskett, a member of the Pickens County School Board, from Pickens, delivers the closing remarks. (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
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Jeremy McCollum, Pickens County Career and Technology Center instructor, and Ayden Chappell, Pickens High School, play the national anthem (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
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School District of Pickens County breaks ground and dedicates the Gateway to Innovation Dr. Mendel H. Stewart Campus the morning of Friday, September 26: Read The Pickens County Chronicle's story, view more than 40 photos from the event, and listen to audio of the entire dedication ceremony

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Local authors are showcased at Pickens' Village Library's Author Gathering on Thursday, September 25: View The Pickens County Chronicle's photos and find out more information on each author

SCDOT gives update on Crowe Creek Bridge

The Hiding Place to hold candlelight vigil on Thursday, October 2 at The Pickens County Courthouse in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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Author Charles Hood speaks the evening of Friday, September 19 at Pickens' Village Library about his new book, Looking for Space: My Pickens Journey: Click here to read The Pickens County Chronicle's story

Hanover House celebrates 30 years in South Carolina Botanical Garden on the campus of Clemson University

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City of Easley, Fort Prince George Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), and Pickens County 250 Committee celebrate Constitution Week with proclamation and bell-ringing ceremony on Wednesday, September 17 at Easley City Hall: Click here to read The Pickens County Chronicle's story and to view The Chronicle's photos from the event

Quilts are judged on Tuesday, September 16 for Upcountry Quilters Guild's upcoming quilt show: View 16 photos by The Pickens County Chronicle

Law enforcement and firefighters battle in lip sync contest on Saturday, September 13, uniting voices for suicide prevention: View video and 46 photos by The Pickens County Chronicle

Historic Soapstone School reopens with special ceremony on Saturday morning, September 13

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Pack 51 Cub Scouts hold car wash fundraiser Saturday morning, September 13 at Grace United Methodist Church: Click here to view photos by The Pickens County Chronicle

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Wayne Kelley with Cub Scouts
Cub Scout Nathan Gemkow with his father, John (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)
Sam Holland with father, David
Braylon Wilson with grandfather, Ricky
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Pack 51 Cub Scouts spread mulch Saturday morning, September 13, and Troop 51 Boy Scouts paint wall to beautify Legacy Square, adjacent to the Hagood-Mauldin House in downtown Pickens: Click here to view photos by The Pickens County Chronicle and by Scoutmaster Perry Gravely

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Hagood Mill pavilion officially opens the evening of Friday, September 12 with ribbon-cutting ceremony and celebration

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Upstate Field of Honor's closing ceremony the evening of Thursday, September 11 pays tribute to heroes: read The Pickens County Chronicle's in-depth story and view 190 photos by The Pickens County Chronicle

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Back the Blue K-9 One-Mile Run/Walk the evening of Thursday, September 11 remembers 9-11 and benefits The Hiding Place, which serves survivors of domestic violence: Click here to view photos by The Pickens County Chronicle

City of Easley and Easley High School hold 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony the morning of Thursday, September 11

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Firelocks of the American Revolution exhibit at the Pickens County Museum of Art & History on Saturday, September 6 displays Revolutionary War-era firearms from the personal collection of Ken Nabors, who is honored by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the Pickens County 250 Committee: Click here to read The Pickens County Chronicle's in-depth story and to view 59 photos by The Pickens County Chronicle

Clemson University to host third annual 9/11 Memorial Stadium Stair Climb beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 11

Semper Fi Barn in Six Mile to host Community Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 11

City of Easley and Easley High School to present 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony beginning at 8:45 a.m. on Thursday, September 11

Carolina Highway Band to perform in free concert at Pickens Amphitheater from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, September 13

Fort Hill National Historic Landmark to undergo repairs, restoration work



*** Below are upcoming September events previously published by The Chronicle ***

The Village Library in Pickens to host Author Gathering at noon on Thursday, September 25

Hagood Mill Historic Site to host South Carolina Old Time Fiddler's Convention featuring the South Carolina State Fiddling Championship Friday, September 19 - Saturday, September 20

Meet Charles Hood, author of Looking for Space: My Pickens Journey, during an Author Talk at the Village Library in Pickens at 5 p.m. on Friday, September 19: Click here to read about the Author Talk and also to read The Pickens County Chronicle's in-depth story from an interview with the author in early August

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Soapstone Church and Soapstone School (Photo by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle)

Mable Owens Clarke to hold fish fry fundraiser for Soapstone Baptist Church from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 13

Pickens County Youth Board to present Lip Sync Battle, Uniting Voices for Suicide Prevention, at 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 13 at the Pickens Amphitheater

Grand opening of the Heritage Pavilion at Hagood Mill Historic Site is set for 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, September 12 with ribbon cutting and celebration: Click here to read about the grand opening and also to read The Pickens County Chronicle's in-depth story and to view 74 photos by The Pickens County Chronicle from the groundbreaking ceremony held in March

Back the Blue K-9 One-Mile Run/Walk at 6 p.m. on Thursday, September 11 to benefit The Hiding Place, which serves victims of domestic violence: Click here for details on this year's event and to read The Pickens County Chronicle's story and view photos from last year's event

Honoring our Heroes: Upstate Field of Honor to return Friday, September 5 through Thursday, September 11 to honor American military and first responders, and closing ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, September 11: Click here to read about this year's event and to read The Pickens County Chronicle's three in-depth stories and view many photos from last year's inaugural event

Reception for Firelocks of the American Revolution (from the personal collection of Ken Nabors) to be held at the Pickens County Museum of Art & History on Saturday, September 6 beginning at 4 p.m.