Easley Patch Weekly Roundup: Feb. 6-11

Monday

Patch kicked off the . With Valentine's Day approaching, we asked readers to tell us the best place to take your sweetie for dinner.

On Monday, Patch sites in South Carolina started publishing commentary from Palladian View, a website published by former South Carolina GOP Chair Karen Floyd. This first article was about , who is currently South Carolina’s Director of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR).

Tuesday

The 64th annual will be held on Feb. 18 at Tri County Technical College, Easley Campus.

The on Sunday at a service held in the Craig Family Cemetery near the Old Pickens Presbyterian Church.

The . Rejected by the U.S. Department of Justice, the state's suit argues its controversial law is not discriminatory. Following through on his threat last month, S.C. Attorney General Alan Wilson on Tuesday filed suit against the U.S. Justice Department.

her political muscles Tuesday night when she called an impromptu press conference to insist that the Senate finish a bill that would create a new Department of Administration.

have been named the top two candidates to lead the School District of Pickens County. Both assistant superintendents are finalists for the superintendents search.

Pickens County Sheriff's Office with possession with intent to distribute marijuana. Cedric Terrell Young, 30, of Greenville was arrested on Feb.

Wednesday

Gov. Nikki Haley declares "

Sixty percent say country headed in wrong direction, most not feeling stressed.The latest Winthrop University poll of South Carolinians showed doubts about the direction of the country and about which Palmetto Staters had the most name recognition.

Every week or so, we'll post a picture of a vacant store or lot in the Easley area. You can tell us what you think should replace the empty space.

Thursday

A PFC. Justin Whitmire, a Simpsonville native who was killed in Afghanistan in December.

celebrated the 10th anniversary last weekend in Old Market Square. The festival is held the second Saturday.

After disappointing finish in South Carolina, Rick Santorum's campaign found new life with a three-state sweep Tuesday.

Friday

Patch names the first . The Easley eatery won 33 percent of the vote in the Patch "Best Of" Valentine contest.

Saturday

Powerball Hits $310 Million as one of largest jackpots to be given away since the game was started in South Carolina.