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Saturday, March 31, 2012
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Hundreds of kids turn out for an Easter egg hunt at Rock Springs Baptist Church.
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At least one person has filed for each available seat in Pickens County
Friday, March 30, 2012
The Mega Millions numbers were announced at 11 p.m. and someone could be $640 million richer. Here are the winning numbers: 46-23-38-4-2-23.
S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley released a copy of a letter she received from the IRS stating it determined an investigation into the Sikh Society of South Carolina.
South Carolina political blogger Logan Smith launched his website, Palmetto Public Record, about four months ago.
Shaquan Duley, an Orangeburg mother who pleaded guilty to killing two of her children before staging a watery crash, is sentenced this morning to 35 years.
South Carolina's first-term governor calls those reporting indictment rumors "dirty blogger politics."
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Rex Rice, who served the district until 2010, said Rep. Eric Bikas should learn from his mistakes and get back to work for the people of District 26.
First-term S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley denies involvement with audit of Sikh temple's financial records
Coach Ray Tanner said Joey Pankake's injury was not serious, but that it could be touch and go. Connor Bright of Mount Pleasant will play if Pankake is unable to take the field.
Video of Winter Guard, Percussion, Symphonic Orchestra and Wind Ensemble all have received top honors
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
The long-debated idea of school choice made headway in the House Wednesday.
Republican State Representative Eric J. Bikas said that he hasn't been to Columbia in two months, after he was asked to leave in January.
Tell us what you think should go in this empty store front.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Joey Pankake leaves the game after suffering a strain to his left shoulder
Two lawsuits, one of which is a class-action, have been filed against Ron Wilson and his company, Atlantic Bullion and Coin Inc., as the investigation continues into an alleged Ponzi scheme.
Dozens of students ages 7 to 17 showed up to audition for the Young Actor's Company of Easley on Tuesday night at The Fine Arts Center of Easley.…
Lexington Rep. Rick Quinn wants to make the precious metals legal tender in South Carolina — and the support is spreading.
House Democrats want Gov. Nikki Haley to take a confidentiality cue from an unlikely source: disgraced former Gov. Mark Sanford.
Jennifer Willis of Easley currently serves as chair of the Pickens County Council.
The Easley Fire Department responded to a waste fire at 897 Holly Bush Road at 7:44 p.m. on Monday.
Former K-State leader comes to Columbia with a record of on-court success
Deputies canvassing area near Bees Ferry Road.
From baby showers to over-the-hill celebrations, the store offers everything from balloons and centerpieces to invitations and paper products
Arrests were made for DUI, shoplifting and driving under suspension
Board chair Alex Saitta said he could not support continuing the program when the district has a list of commitments it can't meet.
Probably not, even though the streak of picking presidents is likely over.
Monday, March 26, 2012
The School District of Pickens County Elementary Honors Chorus performed two songs during the meeting
Comments from the S.C. senator on Capitol Hill last week have become part of Mitt Romney's campaign push.
First meeting will be held Tuesday, March 27 at 6 p.m.
Kansas State coach Frank Martin admits over the weekend to sending money to former players at college.
Shoplifting, domestic violence and drug possession among the charges
All entries are due a your local library today
The pursuit of perfection.
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Feats of strengths and biblical truths shared with hundreds in Pickens County
State Superintendent of Education Mick Zais on the State’s recent request for flexibility from certain provisions of No Child Left Behind.
This weekend 40 young women participated in the program at Pendleton Street Baptist Church.
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