• Meth investigation scope revealed

    FYN reported the seizure of more than $12,000 cash and 12 ounces of meth in a vehicle stop late last week. The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office has now released more information on the investigation that led to the stop, including other seizures and arrests.

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  • Your guide to Tuesday’s primary

    In an effort to bring you all the information on the candidates up for seats in Tuesday’s primaries, FYN has compiled a list of stories, videos and pictures from the races beginnings to now. Please take the time to educate yourself about who is running in your district before voting Tuesday.

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  • School Board Responds to Questions

    Pickens County seems to have gone viral after the creation of the website www.letstakeastand.com. The controversial website appears to channel the voices of dissent over the school systems alleged problems into an anonymous forum. FYN has been hearing rumors of intimidation, ethics violations and fund misuse for months with no solid leads.

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  • Chamber Breakfast touts Port Royal as THE place to be

    More than 400 guests filed into the Pickens Chamber breakfast yesterday morning to hear what investors and project managers had to say about the proposed water park that seems to be moving towards reality. With a ground-breaking tentatively planned for October and a completion date of Thanksgiving 2016, the resort is moving forward.

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  • School Board Meeting: May 8

    The Pickens County School Board met May 8. With updates on attendance, finances, the Code of Conduct changes proposed and the Ombudsman agreement on the agenda, several other areas took the spotlight.

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  • Wranglin’ good time at Stampede Rodeo

    If you missed the Pickens County Sheriff’s Foundation’s 5th Annual Stampede you may have been the only one. The unprecedented crowd that gathered shortly after the rain stopped Saturday evening meant the ever-growing event is continuing that trend.

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  • Dirty Politics or Change on the Horizon?

    Following submission of questions regarding allegations made on www.letstakeastand.com, the school board has responded to FYN. A partial submission was made by Wendy Lowe, board chair, who deflected criticism regarding the “transfer” of iPads from the school system to the Joy House which is managed by her husband Steve Lowe.

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  • “Rivers in the Desert” a success for the Joy House

    “Rivers in the Desert” was the theme for this year’s Joy House annual banquet as can be seen on the picture above as well as the original artwork for the stage created by Joy House employees and clients. The theme is derivative of Isaiah 43:19: “I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, […]

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  • Who is Wendy Lowe?

    FYN will be running a series of interviews with local candidates from the county commissioners and school board races. Each interview will be published separately and run again before the primary elections May 20. Wendy Lowe, Incumbent, Pickens County School Board Post 2

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  • Animal control ordinance reiterated with appearance of bears

    At last night’s Jasper City Council meeting, Lonnie Waters said now that spring has arrived the bear sightings in town have begun again. With the bears being attracted to the city’s streets and neighborhoods already, a reminder of the new ordinances adopted earlier this year is timely.

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  • Who is Delane Lewis?

    FYN will be running a series of interviews with local candidates from the county commissioners and school board races. Each interview will be published separately and run again before the primary elections May 20. Delane Lewis, candidate, Pickens County School Board Post 5

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  • Improving Pickens County, One Penny at a Time

    With the May 20 primary looming on the horizon, one area that doesn’t require a weighing of platforms and beliefs is the SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax). While phase one of the SPLOST closes, tax payers have the option to continue the tax into the second phase which will encompass many areas in […]

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  • Who is Jerry Barnes?

    FYN will be running a series of interviews with local candidates from the county commissioners and school board races. Each interview will be published separately and run again before the primary elections May 20. Jerry Barnes, Incumbent, Pickens County Board of Commissioners, District 1

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