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The Pickens County Chronicle - Local News - August, 2026

School District of Pickens County outperforms the state again in 2025-2026 assessment

Ruth McWhite to be guest speaker at East Pickens Baptist Church's first annual GLOW Women's Summit on Friday, September 18: registration for free event is required by September 13

Ladies Tea Party fundraiser on Saturday, August 22 to benefit The Hiding Place and support survivors of domestic violence

Easley's Got Talent to feature local contestants at Old Market Square Amphitheater on Saturday, August 15

Rolling Waterwheel Gospel Revue to return to Hagood Mill Historic Site on Saturday, August 15: Gospel music lineup includes Danielle Yother & Peyton O'Kelley, Barrow & Caroline Wheary, The Legendary James Brothers, and Last Road Bluegrass Band

Bluegrass comes to the Pickens Amphitheater Friday, August 14 with New Dixie Storm and YAM High School Band in free concert

South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond to offer free notary public seminars






South Carolina Election Commission releases information about special Republican primary election for U.S. Senate on August 11


Clemson University's new President, Dr. Benjamin C. Ayers, writes letter to Clemson family: "Beginning our journey with the Clemson family"

The 44th annual Juried Art Competition at Pickens County Museum of Art & History is now open for entry, opening reception will be held October 10

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Pickens County native Kenny Monroe shares with The Pickens County Chronicle about being part of the military escort for Senator Lindsey Graham's casket from the State House to First Baptist Church of Columbia

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Celebrating 'The Day They Signed for Liberty': Read The Pickens County Chronicle's story with 26 photos by The Chronicle and audio from the Sunday, August 2 ceremony commemorating the 250th anniversary of the August 2, 1776 formal signing of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress

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Clemson University Associate Professor of History Joshua Catalano leads talk and tour at historic Fort Rutledge site on Saturday, August 1, the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Esseneca: Read The Pickens County Chronicle's story with more than 50 photos by The Chronicle and audio of the entire event

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School District of Pickens County holds grand opening for Academy for Early Learners at Liberty Primary School on Friday, July 31: Read The Pickens County Chronicle's story and view 123 photos by The Chronicle