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The Pickens County Chronicle is a locally owned and operated newspaper in Pickens County, South Carolina publishing local news, feature stories, history, tourism, outdoor recreation, and more

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Reflections

by Karen Brewer


The Publisher’s newspaper column since 1999

 

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The Pickens County Chronicle’s Publisher & Editor

The Poem "The Priceless Gift"

Pickens Christmas Parade Memories

In Memory of Dennis Chastain

The Origin of the Name for
The Pickens County Chronicle

National Newspaper Week
Recognizes the Important Role of Newspapers

In Memory of
Local Historian and Friend Anne Sheriff

The Magic of Baseball

Independence Day

Remembering friends Bob and Irene Bolin

RUDY HAYES1-B
RUDY HAYES2-C

Remembering Friend Rudy Hayes

Remembering Friends Alvin and Jackie Dark

Remembering Friend Roy Collins

Sam with a granddaughter, Ryan, at the 2003 Pickens Azaleas Festival (Photo by Karen Brewer)
Sam with a granddaughter, Ryan, at the 2003 Pickens Azalea Festival (Photo by Karen Brewer)
Sam Wyche and Andy Tweito PHS
Sam in 2012 with Jack Gallamore and a grandson, Gavin (Photo by Karen Brewer)
Sam in 2012 with Anthony Muñoz, who played for Sam when he coached the Cincinnati Bengals (Photo by Karen Brewer)
Sam in 2012 with Anthony Muñoz, who played for Sam when he coached the Cincinnati Bengals (Photo by Karen Brewer)

Remembering Friend Sam Wyche

Kimberly Hampton-1
Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Park and Library, Easley
Betty Garrison, Dale Hampton, Ann Hampton, Jim Garrison the day of the Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Park dedication ceremony (Photo by Karen Brewer)

In Memory of Captain Kimberly Hampton, Killed 21 Years Ago on January 2

Hagood Mill
Hagood Mill
Hagood Mill
Hagood Mill
Hagood Mill
Hagood Mill
Hagood Mill
Hagood Mill

Dreaming of a White Christmas?

Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative
Brings Light to our Communities Year-Round

Alice and Rev. Garland Sentell

Rev. Garland Sentell
Passed Away 20 Years Ago

Don Hunt
Don Hunt
Jerry Alexander
Jerry Alexander

Remembering The Pickens Sentinel's
Owner, Jerry Alexander,
and General Manager, Don Hunt

Wishing for the America of 9-11

Jimmy Buffett Passed One Year Ago on September 1

The Paralympics

Remembering Author and Friend
Debbie Fletcher, a 'Jocassee Sister'

In Memory of Journalist Jim Foley
on the 10th Anniversary of his Murder by ISIS

In Memory of Captain Kimberly Hampton
on her Birthday

Dot and I at Table Rock
Dot Jackson and I at Book and Author Fair

Remembering Journalist, Author, and Friend
Dot Jackson on her Birthday

In Memory of Coach Bobby Bowden
on the Anniversary of his Passing

The Olympics

25 Years of Pickens County Journalism

Memorial Day:
In Memory of Sgt. Frank Wigington,
Killed in Action in World War II

Memorial Day: Never forgotten -
Captain Kimberly Hampton
and PFC Barrett Austin

Remembering Jean Tulli,
Founder of Helping Hands of Clemson,
at her Passing