'The definition of a public servant': Former South Carolina 911 director dies in lawnmower accident
A former South Carolina 911 director and EMT died after his riding lawnmower went over a cliff in Pickens County.
Jun 29, 2026Open source
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Pickens, South Carolina. Counties or equivalents associated with this area: Pickens. Associated ZIP codes: 29671.
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Upstate drug bust ends with meth trafficking conviction
A man in Pickens County, South Carolina, was convicted of trafficking methamphetamine on Tuesday after a traffic stop drug bust.
Jun 5, 2026Open source
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Group behind Liberty Trail is using SC as a blueprint for expanding to other states
The Liberty Trail has its roots in South Carolina, combining preservation and interpretation of Revolutionary War sites. The American Battlefield Trust is us...
Jun 16, 2026Open source
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Spartanburg woman charged in shooting after victim changes story, police say
Officers in Spartanburg, South Carolina, say one woman was arrested after a man walked into the emergency room with a gunshot wound.
Nov 9, 2026Open source
State spotlights job programs for veterans ahead of Veterans Day
With Veterans Day near, South Carolina workforce officials are highlighting programs designed to help veterans and military spouses transition into civilian...
Nov 9, 2026Open source
“Just the Beginning”: Portland Progressives Say Voters Affirmed Support for Their Vision
Tuesday’s midterm elections ushered in a historic blue wave across the United States, with Democrats picking up seats even in historically conservative sta...
Nov 9, 2026Open source
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Pickens is in Pickens County, South Carolina.
Region: South Carolina
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Spartanburg woman charged in shooting after victim changes story, police say
Officers in Spartanburg, South Carolina, say one woman was arrested after a man walked into the emergency room with a gunshot wound.
Nov 9, 2026Open source
State spotlights job programs for veterans ahead of Veterans Day
With Veterans Day near, South Carolina workforce officials are highlighting programs designed to help veterans and military spouses transition into civilian...
Nov 9, 2026Open source
“Just the Beginning”: Portland Progressives Say Voters Affirmed Support for Their Vision
Tuesday’s midterm elections ushered in a historic blue wave across the United States, with Democrats picking up seats even in historically conservative sta...
Nov 9, 2026Open source
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34.9024030, -82.7057840
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