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Red Cross: Local people need help too
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PICKENS COUNTY—The American Red Cross is there when disaster strikes anywhere in the world, whether it be in Haiti, Chile or … Pickens County. Sarah Dow, Director of the American Red Cross of Pickens County, is facing an ironic situation. While checks and donations continue to pour into the Pickens County office, most are earmarked for relief ...
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Students start standardized testing next week
PICKENS COUNTY — Students across the county will start standardized testing next Wednesday, according to school district officials. Students in third through eighth grades will start taking th...
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Auction to raise money for Marys House
PICKENS — A special fundraiser aims to help an organization that helps so many others. The Pickens Recreation Department Gym, located at 545 Sangamo Road, will host a silent auction and Chinese...
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Leonard Williams, current director of the B.J. Skelton Career Center finishes his turn laying the first block at the new Career and Technology Center Friday. He was joined by past directors Dr. Mendel Stewart and Ben Smith. First block laid for new career center
LIBERTY – The first block of the School District of Pickens County’s new Career and Technology Center was laid on Friday. Two former directors of the career center, Dr. Mendel Stewart and Ben S...
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Daniel boys take state AAA basketball title
COLUMBIA—A strong start and stronger finish led the Daniel Lions to the state AAA boys basketball Saturday as they defeated Lake City 59-42 at the Colonial Center. The Lions led 17-9 after one q...
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Four Liberty athletes earn All-Region honors
LIBERTY— Four Liberty High School athletes have won All Region 1-AA honors for winter sports. Earning honors were: Jordan Duncan, Senior (wrestling) — Duncan has a 35-5 record going into the Sta...
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Daniel boys, girls headed to state championship game
GREENVILLE—The Daniel boys and girls basketball teams swept the Lower Richland High School teams to take the AAA Upstate titles Saturday night. The Lions boys team defeated Lower Richland 70-56...
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During the recent surprise spring snow storm in Central, students in Mrs. Joy Ellison s class at Central Elementary had a great time trying to catch snowflakes.  They loved having fun during this last blast of winter, but are eager for warmer spring days to arrive!
During the recent surprise spring snow storm in Central, students in Mrs. Joy Ellison's class at Central Elementary had a great time trying to catch snowflakes. They loved having fun during this last blast of winter, but are eager for warmer spring days to arrive!
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The ladies of racing: Easley’s Tasha Kummer reigns as the 2009 Rookie of the Year
by Sandy Foster
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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. “M...
The Earnhardt connection: Legendary family had deep roots at GPS
by Sandy Foster
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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 be...
Roots in Racing: Local tire shop owner started career on dirt tracks
by Sandy Foster
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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 Root’...
NASCAR's 2nd oldest track has rich history
by Sandy Foster
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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 enti...
Unknown scout led to 100 years of Boy Scouts of America
by Candice Harper
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The Boy Scouts of America are celebrating 100 years. Check out this week's Sentinel for the many businesses in the community supporting scouting.
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Cut from the top down
A letter about school district budget cuts
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Toyota troubles
A letter commenting on the recent Toyota recalls
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The America Red Cross saves lives every day
A letter about Red Cross Month
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