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IRENE E. ANTHONY DYCHES. PICKENS — Irene E. Anthony Dyches, 75, of Pickens, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, at North Greenville Hospital LTAC. Irene was born on April 21, 1949, to the late William Alvin and Geneva Elizabeth Ramey Anthony.

2 days ago · By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor [email protected]. CENTRAL — Looking to avenge its 22-point loss to Greer earlier in the season, the Daniel High School boys’ basketball team hosted the 10th ranked Yellow Jackets on Tuesday night.. The Lions had no luck, digging an early hole as they struggled to handle the Yellow Jackets press and never finding a way to

Jan 29, 2025 · PICKENS — Local residents will have a chance to warm up their winter with the soulful sounds of the Piedmont Blues at Hagood Mill Historic Site’s annual Deep Winter Blues Festival from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15. The beloved event celebrates the rich blues history of Upstate South Carolina, bringing together exceptional performers and timeless traditions for a day of music, culture ...

2 days ago · EASLEY — Easley Combined Utilities (ECU) announced that Water and Sewer Assistant Superintendent Brent Ellenburg has been recognized as the Blue Ridge Foothills District Operator of the Year by the Water Environment Association of South Carolina (WEASC) and the South Carolina Section of the American Water Works (SCAWWA) last week.. The award was presented during the WEASC Blue Ridge

By Bru Nimmons Sports Editor [email protected]. EASLEY — Jumping out to an early 17-7 lead, the Easley High School boys’ basketball team looked to be well on their way to another Top 10 victory against ninth-ranked Greenwood on Friday night.

2 days ago · By Jason Evans Staff Reporter [email protected] COUNTY — While a local resource for survivors of domestic violence has been providing assistance using private donations, that is getting harder as the need grows and more victims become aware that it is available to them. Joe Looper discussed Channel Missions and The Hiding Place, one of its

Jan 8, 2025 · The Winter Bluegrass Jubilee, currently the only annual fundraising event for Preserving Our Southern Appalachian Music (POSAM) is set for Saturday, Jan. 18 at Pickens High School from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

By Evan Smoak Courtesy The Journal [email protected] COUNTY — Pickens County Council welcomed two new members to its governing body last week. Dale Holloway and Scott Lang joined returning members Chris Bowers and Alex Saitta for a swearing-in ceremony prior to the first meeting of 2025. Holloway succeeds Henry Wilson as the District 6 representative.

Residents question Pickens officials’ choices on water By Jason Evans Staff Reporter [email protected] PICKENS — Further discussion between Pickens city officials and representatives from the Pickens Joint Regional Water System may be on the table, following questions from residents posed to officials this week. A public forum on the city’s water issues was held Monday