Easley Patch Week in Review: April 30-May 5

Saturday, May 5, 2012

Full moon will be closest to Earth in nearly 20 years.

Here are three great reads picked by the staff of the Capt. Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library.

Friday, May 4, 2012

An attorney acting on behalf of S.C. Senate candidate Amanda Somers filed a lawsuit this morning in federal court that challenges the S.C. Supreme Court's decision.

Greenville County Sheriff's Office is investigating.

Candidates are disappointed, but hope to be on the ballot in November.

Star football player allegedly in possession of a controlled substance and marijuana. Soccer player arrested for simple possession of marijuana.

The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals sided with S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley on a lawsuit brought by International Association of Machinists and AFL-CIO over anti-union remarks

@Robert Kelly: " it is a myth that SC has low taxes..." tho difficult to compare state tax rates believe the following tends to support the myth SC has some of the lowest…  

It's a three-peat! Local eatery is tops among voters as the place to take mom on Mother's Day.

After court shakeup, list of qualifying candidates are now in.

Chris Peterman, a Florida native and BJU senior, filed an appeal to the provost as set out in the handbook after being kicked out, but has not heard back from the school.

The City Street Band will take the stage at 7 p.m.

You can create a masterpiece.

The hospital is trying to become the first in the state to be ISO accredited hospital-wide.

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Investigators and volunteers fail to turn up any new evidence during first day of searching for Gayle McCaffrey on a 100-plus acre property on Highway 61

Rep. Tim Scott prays during National Day of Prayer in Summerville.

Tell us what you think would make a great business to fill this vacant storefront.

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Both Easley teams district dreams end in Spartanburg

Chris Peterman tells Patch that many of the demerits against him were for violating rules that don't exist.

More than 100 candidates in June primary races across the state could be removed from the ballot after Wednesday's S.C. Supreme Court ruling.

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich has officially pulled out of the race.

Charleston County Sheriff Al Cannon held a press conference Wednesday to announce the search for Gayle McCaffrey has moved from a missing persons case to a homicide investigation

Investigation prompted by accusations while a state rep.

Voter ID opponents plan to prepare now for the possibility the courts will allow the law to stand

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Tea Party activist says suit is politically motivated.

Jim Shelton looks at the situation involving Ben Trotter, who represents Liberty on the school board, point by point.

The final two games in district play will be held Wednesday at Byrnes

After hearing arguments Tuesday, the state Supreme Court is now considering a lawsuit that could drastically alter political races across South Carolina.

The Pickens County Sheriff's Office has had several complaints from residents who said they have received a letter telling them they have won two airline tickets and they have been scammed out of money.

Wednesday episode will feature scenes from Patriots Point aircraft carrier.

Both teams hoping to make to district finals

Clemson Elementary teams become ambassadors for the county and also for the School District of Pickens County.

Monday, April 30, 2012

Lexington suit that suddenly threatens the races of dozens of state and local candidates across South Carolina goes before the state Supreme Court on Tuesday.

Dacusville Middle and Clemson’s landscape architecture department have partnered to create a unique learning landscape at the middle school.

Spencer Collins signed his letter to intent to play at Wofford College.

Vote for a S.C. military base and help bring a special showing of "Battleship" to military personnel.

Court wants answers to get program running by November.

Central woman bought a ticket when her son did and came up a winner.

School board member talks about why he voted to file a lawsuit against the City of Clemson.

Pick your favorite and don't forget to tell us why in the comments section. Help your favorite eatery earn extra points by reviewing them!

She's spent hours in the kitchen preparing delicious and nutritious meals. And no matter how hard sons and

Four utility trailers and a riding lawnmower were taken between April 14 and April 22.