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Board approves $2.4M of bids for Wren Elementary
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WREN — It’s now Wren Elementary School’s turn to be renovated, after the board has approved almost $2.4 million of work that includes adding 12 classrooms. “The economy was getting a little better in the construction area, and I was getting a little concerned that it might not still come within budget,” Anderson School District One Superintende...
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State may consider widening sales tax base, lowering rate
COLUMBIA — Recommendations have not been finalized, but a preliminary report from a group of business and tax experts addresses options the state will have for broadening its tax collecting abil...
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Powdersville area community calendar
July 31 — Galloway’s Auction Galloway’s Auction in Slabtown starts at 7 p.m. on Saturday at 734 Pickens Drive, Pendleton, SC, 29670. For more information, call 201-3764. Aug. 2 — Piedmont Lions Cl...
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File photo Wren High School Band players practice before last year’s season. Band Director Bruce Caldwell said the band has 132 students this year. Wren band preparing for new school year
WREN — The 95-degree weather wasn’t enough to sway the Wren High School band from starting practices this week, as students and parents alike have set their eyes on the reaching the state 4- AAA...
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Man charged after theft from Gold’s Gym
ANDERSON — Anderson County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man following a theft at Gold’s Gym in Anderson. Tuesday morning, deputies responded to Wal-Mart on 28 Bypass after receiving informati...
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Sales tax holiday is Aug. 6-8
STATE — After eight years of a back-to-school sales tax holiday in Georgia, the Peach State has put a halt to the annual event. But in South Carolina, a state that actually produces more peaches...
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2010 Big League World Series under way
EASLEY — After months of anticipation and behind-the-scenes work by dozens of volunteers, the 2010 Big League World Series has officially begun. During an eight-day span, 25 baseball games are b...
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Wren wins Palmetto State Showdown
SPARTANBURG — No, Byrnes High School didn’t win the Palmetto State Showdown this time. The Wren High School Hurricanes went 12-0 during the three-day tournament last weekend, edging Hoover 27-20...
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Eight spots left to be filled for BLWS lineup
EASLEY—With three teams already securing spots in the Big League World Series, teams across the world are competing to earn one of the final eight spots. In the United States, teams are competing ...
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Courtesy photo The mission group from White Plains Baptist Church and from Peace Presbyterian Church in Stuart, Fla. posed for an “old-fashioned” picture during the week they worked in a rural town in Tennessee. Lexie Heaton, April Welker, Gabby Creswell, Baylee Merritt, Scott Sheriff, Andrew Sheriff, Andi Sheriff, Suzanne Murray, M.J. “Granny” Adler, Katie Pinkham, Erica Sheriff, Hannah Lockaby, Brianna Lockaby, Nicole Pinkham, Elizabeth Murray and Taylor Clasen.
Courtesy photo The mission group from White Plains Baptist Church and from Peace Presbyterian Church in Stuart, Fla. posed for an “old-fashioned” picture during the week they worked in a rural town in Tennessee. Lexie Heaton, April Welker, Gabby Creswell, Baylee Merritt, Scott Sheriff, Andrew Sheriff, Andi Sheriff, Suzanne Murray, M.J. “Granny” Adler, Katie Pinkham, Erica Sheriff, Hannah Lockaby, Brianna Lockaby, Nicole Pinkham, Elizabeth Murray and Taylor Clasen.
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NASCAR’s 2nd oldest track has rich history
EASLEY — One of the greatest parts of stock car racing history sits right here in Pickens County. The half-mile Greenville-Pickens Speedway is the second-oldest NASCAR -sanctioned track in the ...
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Roots in racing: Local tire shop owner started racing career on dirt tracks
EASLEY ─ Easley’s Bob Root finished fourth in the Sportsman division at Greenville-Pickens Speedway, but years ago, he cut his teeth racing on dirt tracks in Upstate New York. Root, who owns Roo...
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The ladies of racing: Easley’s Tasha Kummer reigns as the 2009 Rookie of the Year
EASLEY — Easley’s Tasha Porter Kummer is no stranger to racing. Like many other drivers, she grew up in the sport, watching her big brother Randy Porter race. “My whole family races,” she said. ...
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The Earnhardt connection: Legendary family had deep roots at GPS
EASLEY — Whether you loved him or hated him, all stock car fans know and respect the name of Dale Earnhardt. The seven-time Winston Cup Champion died doing what he loved best – racing. But long ...
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Volunteers key to BLWS success
The fact that the Big League World Series is celebrating its 10th anniversary in Easley is rather amazing to us. It seems just like yesterday that a few fervent baseball fans were talking about bu...
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Baseball championship reminds us nothing’s out of reach
On June 29, 2010, the USC Gamecock baseball team defeated UCLA to win the College World Series. The Gamecocks were a picture of grit and determination in the tournament, posting six straight win...
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