Pickens
In 1828 Pickens County was formed from the Penleton District. This area had been Cherokee Indian territory prior to the Revolutionary War. The county was named for a Revolutionary War soldier, Brigadier General Andrew Pickens. The courthouse town of Pickens was established on the Keowee River. Oconee County was formed from Pickens in 1868 and too the location of the courthouse. A new courthouse was built within the confines of Pickens county and many residents of old Pickens relocated with their dismantled/reconstructed homes. Textiles have been a prominent product of Pickens County.
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Cities and towns in Pickens County:
Arial
Central
Clemson
Easley
Liberty
Norris
Pickens
Six Mile
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Guest columnist: Tell Gov. Sanford that SC schools need stimulus - Anderson Independent Mail
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Guest columnist: Tell Gov. Sanford that SC schools need stimulus
Anderson Independent Mail, SC This year, the School District of Pickens County has been cut more than $6 million, and we’re facing even deeper cuts next year. The administration has presented the board with preliminary details of the 2009-2010 budget that is being developed with a … |
Pickens County Sheriff’s Office investigating convenience store … - Daily Journal
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Pickens County Sheriff’s Office investigating convenience store …
Daily Journal, SC By Greg Oliver (Contact / Staff Bio) EASLEY — The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that took place early Sunday morning at Pumpers convenience store on SC Highway 153. According to the incident report, the clerk told a … SC 153 Pumpers robbed again |
Honor Flight moved to September - Pickens Sentinel
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Honor Flight moved to September
Pickens Sentinel, SC by Ben Robinson Although donations are starting to pour in for the Honor Flight project in Pickens County, a more realistic look at the project has led to the tentative date for the flight being moved to Sept. 9. “With all the details that need to be … |
South Carolina airport to open new $1.1M terminal - SmartBrief
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South Carolina airport to open new $1.1M terminal
SmartBrief, DC Pickens County Airport, in Greenville, SC, is due to open a new $1.1 million, 4000-square-foot terminal in May. The new facility will include a conference room, pilot lounge, wireless Internet and other features, and officials say additional … |
3 Arrested In String Of Vehicle Break-Ins - WYFF4.com
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3 Arrested In String Of Vehicle Break-Ins
WYFF4.com, SC EASLEY, SC — Pickens County Sheriff's Office investigators have made three arrests in a string of vehicle break-ins over the last two weeks in the Easley and Dacusville areas. Nearly two dozen vehicles were broken into and items ranging from laptop … |
Pickens County Sheriff’s Office investigating armed robbery - Daily Journal
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Pickens County Sheriff’s Office investigating armed robbery
Daily Journal, SC By Greg Oliver (Contact / Staff Bio) EASLEY — The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office is seeking two men in connection with an armed robbery that occurred shortly after midnight Thursday at Pumpers on SC Highway 153. According to the incident report, … |
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