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"Teachers plant the seeds of knowledge; that grow forever"
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"I Am"
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405 W. Main Street Easley, SC 29642
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!

Pickens County, SC
City Websites
​Agendas & Meetings



Central City Council
https://cityofcentral.org/council

Clemson City Council​https://www.clemsoncity.org/Activityfeed/Myarticles/TabId/197/PID/100/authorid/2/AuthorName/City-of-Clemson/Default.aspx

Dacusville City Council
http://www.dacusville.org/links.htm

Easley City Council
https://www.cityofeasley.com/government/city_council/council_meetings_new.php

Liberty City Council
https://www.libertysc.com/government/board-commission-meetings/

Pickens City Council
https://pickenssc.govoffice3.com/index.asp?SEC=93D0A42E-DD10-4F4B-A4E5-F97BC80EEDDF&Type=B_BASIC&pri=0
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Pickens County Legislative Delegation
https://www.co.pickens.sc.us/government/pickens_county_delegation.php

Six Mile City Council​https://www.sixmilesc.org/councilmen-and-government

South Carolina Democratic Party
https://scdp.org/

Pickens County Democrats
(website unavailable at this time)


South Carolina Republican Party
https://sc.gop/

Pickens County Republican Party
https://www.pickens-sc.gop/



Upstate of South Carolina Community News & More
​upstatesccommunitynews@gmail.com 
Municipal Elections - November 7, 2023

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VOTERS SECTION:
https://pickenselections.org
Pickens County Registration & Election 
Dr. Amy Sams, Executive Director
864-898-5948
Office Staff:
Mr. Charles "Skeet" Holland, Elections Analyst
Ms. Marsha Christian, Elections Specialist
Ms. Sharon Rausch, Office Manager
Precinct Secretary


scvotes.org

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Board Members of the
Pickens County Board of Voter Registration & Elections 

State Elected Officials
Mr. Jim Liddle, Chairman
Mrs. Cheryl Allen-Bailey, Vice Chairman
Mr. Charles Titus, Secretary
Mrs. Amanda Bauknight
Dr. James Schumtz
Ms. Cary Kaye, Esq
Mr. Ethan Cashwell
Mr. Luke Campbell
​Mr. Robert Moody


Board of Voter Registration & Election Public Meetings
All public meetings are held at the Pickens Admin Building,
222 McDaniel Street, Pickens, SC - in the conference room;
​5 minute time limit to speak


Regular Meeting: October 3, 2023



SIGN UP TO BE A POLL CLERK OR MANAGER:
​864-898-5948

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 House Bill 4919 - Absentee Voting

https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess124_2021-2022/bills/4919.htm#:~:text=This%20bill%20creates%20a%20two,for%20this%20two%2Dweek%20period.​

John R. Lewis Voting Rights Bill - full context
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4/text​


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Mrs. Joyce Smith, Owner Piedmont, SC
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Director, Adrianne Garner
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AFTA-CDC is a member of the Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce 2022-2023
Municipal Elections
November 7, 2023
EARLY VOTING: October 23rd
Easley, Liberty, Morris, Pickens, Six Miles

www.scstatehouse.com

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​School District of Pickens County Board of Trustees Meeting
1348 Griffin Mill Road, Easley, SC 29640
Regular Meeting starts at: 6:00pm


https://www.youtube.com/user/SDPickensCounty

September 25, 2023
October 23, 2023
November 27, 2023
January 22, 2024
February 26, 2024
March 25, 2024
April 22, 2024
May 28, 2024




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$60.00 per person; Table of 8; Guest Speaker: Rev. Stacey Mills; Lovely Big O, Toastmaster Call 301-237-4610 for Tickets
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click on the picture for the article....the sign is on North A Street, Easley, SC
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Located in Pickens, South Carolina on West Lee & Catherine Street
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Mrs. Joyce Smith, Doui Anni Bakery, Piedmont, SC
Joyce Smith
www.douxannicakes.com
Em: douxannicakes@gmail.com
Location: 6 Halter Drive, Piedmont, SC


Hours:
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday-Friday: 11am-6pm
 Saturday & Sunday: By Appointment Only
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GirlsLoveLace
by Leah

NEW ADDRESS
139 Fleetwood Drive
Easley, SC 29640
864-283-0010
girlslovelace.com

​Holly Springs Center
120 Holly Springs School Rd
Pickens, SC 29671
864-878-9335
www.hollyspringscenter.com


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The Hendricks Men of Pickens, SC are being honored by the Pickens County Council on Monday, June 8th for their combined Joint Force Service of over 99 years (Army, Navy & Marine) Floyd, Charlie, Donny & Al; not pictured is: Michael & Gregg; Paul & The late Danny were not active duty


Church Services are now in-person and streamed on the Upstate of SC Community News & More FB Page: Griffin Ebenezer Baptist Church, New Foundation Missionary, Easley Union Missionary Church, Divine Purpose Church, Faith Tabernacle Baptist Church, One Church, Allen Temple Baptist Church, Cold Springs Baptist Church, Living Waters and More



                COVID-19 / Coronavirus Updates
​https://scdhec.gov/infectious-diseases/viruses/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/monitoring    



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     Where the Mountains Begin.....We Are Pickens Proud!

 (quote by The United Negro College Fund)
Education is Key - "A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste" (quote by:  The United Negro College Fund)
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  • Home
    • Community Partners >
      • Mission Statement
      • Bylaws
      • Minutes
      • Community Partners Log-In
    • Pickens County Branch of the NAACP
    • Pickens County Election Information
    • Pickens County Training School Alumni
    • Scholarships
  • Events
    • Events Upstate
    • 2020 PCHS Visit
    • 2019 Community Reading Center
    • 2018 SP4 Johnson Flag Retirement
    • 2018 Yard Sale
    • 1st Annual Community Reunion
    • 2nd Pre-Mother's Day 2018
    • 2018 Community Photos
    • 2017 Community Photos
    • 2016 Community Photos (3 slideshows)
  • Calendar
  • Contact