Free Hunting Days January 4-5

SC DNR's Free Hunting Days will allow SC residents to hunt without a state hunting license or other required permits, to include Wildlife Management Area (WMA) permit, or Migratory Waterfowl Permit (formerly State Duck Stamp)

Clemson Students Create New Sassafras Overlook

Overlook is part of improvements announced at highest point in South Carolina.

Hampton Fund Gives $25k to Sassafras Mountain Project

Harry Hampton Memorial Wildlife Fund's Donation will help fund improvements to the highest point in South Carolina.

Brick At Base of Sassafras Mountain Observation Tower Would Make Unique Christmas Gift

Officials working to raise funds for improvements to highest point in South Carolina.

County Council To Be Sworn In January 7

Organizational meeting will follow Oath of Office Ceremony. See below for County office's holiday closures.

Holiday Schedule for Anderson County Convenience Centers

Convenience Centers, Starr C & D Landfill and Anderson Regional MRF announce holiday schedule.

School District Connecting With Business Owners

New programs and initiatives helping school district meet the needs of business leaders.

Chamber Event to Feature State of the Economy Address

Dr. Bruce Yandle, former head of the Federal Trade Commission, will speak at Chamber event Thursday, January 17.

Tunkie Stokes December "Flame" Award Winner

Lifelong resident dedicated to giving back to Pickens and its residents.

Letter: Our Area Needs Safe Place to Walk and Ride

Letter's author says walkers, bicyclists and joggers make very good neighbors.

Haley Will Name DeMint's Replacement Monday

The announcement is expected to happen at noon at the Statehouse.

Community Thanks Sheriff Stone For Service

Drop-in held at Pickens County Museum to thank Sheriff C. David Stone for 44 years of service to Pickens County.

Legislative Delegation To Hold Public Meeting

Reports from organizations and boards will be heard starting at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, January 3. The floor will be opened for public comments at 6:00 p.m.

2013 Master Gardener Registration Now Open

Space is limited, so enroll soon!

Pickens County Now In Severe Drought

SC Drought Response Committee upgrades drought status one level in every county in South Carolina

United Tool and Mold Launches Apprenticeship Program

Upstate's first School-to-Registered-Apprenticeship program called “a bridge to the future” for Pickens County Students.

Middle-schoolers Challenged to Plan Asteroid Mission

Clemson University, NASA partner for contest.

Easley Receives Highest Audit Rating

Fiscal Year 2012 offering challenges to city, but overall outlook is strong.

Bridge Named For Dr. Virgil Mitchell

Six Mile native was named Southern Wesleyan University's Alumnus of the Century.

Nominees Sought for South Carolina Environmental Awareness Awards

Deadline for nominations is January 31, 2013.

Fiscal Showdown Event Planned for Monday

Organizers want to urge Rep. Jeff Duncan to not support cuts to Social Security, Medicaid or Medicare.

Department of Motor Vehicles Announces Holiday Schedule

Offices to close for Christmas and New Year's Day holidays.

Deadline for DMV Photo Placard Nears

People with disabilities who have parking placards must get a placard with a photo before January 1, 2013.

Nominees Sought For Abernathy/Cox Awards

"One Clemson" Awards honor organizations or individuals who have made a significant impact on Clemson University and the City of Clemson.

Letter: Governor Haley Understands the Problem

Recent visit from Gov. Nikki Haley helped changed letter author's evaluation of her .

Governor Haley Talks Hacking, Politics at Easley Rotary

A very candid Gov. Nikki Haley talked about the recent hacking of state computers, healthcare costs, politics and job recruitment in South Carolina.

Liberty Woman Charged After Allegedly Threatening Governor

Jenifer Johnson Phillips charged with Threatening Life, Person, or Family of Public Officer after comments made regarding Gov. Nikki Haley

S.C. Bar Pro Bono Program Launches Interactive Legal Help Website

New site gives public around-the-clock access to legal help

UPDATED: Governor Haley Threatened Before Visit to Liberty

Liberty police are in the process of signing arrest warrants after a school volunteer at Liberty Elementary made statements about harming Gov. Nikki Haley prior to her visit there Tuesday morning. This was the first of two stops the governor is schedule

Deliberations Begin Today in Kinsela Trial

State and defense have rested, closing arguments set for 9:30am tomorrow.

Pickens County Council Meets Tomorrow Night

Agenda includes Fiscal Year 2012 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.

SmartState Program Has Created 8,000 new jobs

Program has produced a seven-fold return on investment

GALLERY: Easley Christmas Parade

Did Patch take your picture at the parade?

GALLERY: Easley's Grand Illumination Celebration

Easley rings in the Christmas season with tree-lighting ceremony and celebration downtown.

Volunteer Instructors Sought for New Family Fishing Clinics

Clinics designed to introduce basics of fishing to the young and old

Local Christmas Parades Kick Off this Weekend

Easley, Central and Six Mile will hold their parades tomorrow.

Easley's Grand Illumination is Tonight

Tree-lighting event includes horse-drawn carriage rides and live entertainment. Fun continues with tomorrow's Easley Christmas Parade.

Letter: Time to Stop Growing District Building Program

School board member says citizens do not want school district's building program to expand further

Pickens Christmas Parade is December 15

Pickens planning a month-long Christmas celebration

Foster Homes Needed in Pickens County

SC Youth Advocacy Program Officials Ask for City's Help