Pickens School District Accused of Defamation
Featured Stories, News June 22, 2013
The Pickens County School System has been accused of committing character defamation. (more…)
School Board Signs New Superintendent Contract
Featured Stories, News June 20, 2013
The Pickens County School Board unanimously approved to execute a new contract this week to hire Dr. Lula Mae Perry as the fulltime superintendent for the school system. (more…)
Pickens Names Dr. Lula Mae Perry Interim Superintendent
Featured Stories, News June 4, 2013
The Pickens County School Board announced this afternoon it has tentatively approved Dr, Lula Mae Perry as interim superintendent. (more…)
For Safety Sake: Citizen Presses School Board for Safer Bus Routes
Featured Stories, News April 16, 2013
Neighbors Against Predators (NAP) President Saira McCarthy says some children at school bus stops are not safe. (more…)
New Bill Hits School Board with Health Cost Hike
Featured Stories, News March 29, 2013
Pickens County School Board will soon see another health cost increase as a result of Obamacare. (more…)
School System Sees Slow Revenue
Featured Stories, News March 15, 2013
Written by Tony Capri
The Pickens County Board of Education grappled with more financial concerns last night, as it met for its March meeting. (more…)
School Board to Save Funding, Rolls Out Redistricting Plan
Featured Stories, News February 16, 2013
Some Pickens County students may find themselves in a new elementary school next year, according to a new district plan. (more…)
BOE Hearing Ends in Resignation
Featured Stories, News January 21, 2013
Pickens County Schools Social Worker Lynn Palmer resigned during a public hearing Friday afternoon. (more…)
Lawsuit Lingers into New Year
Featured Stories, News January 4, 2013
A months-old lawsuit against the Pickens County Board of Education is lingering from 2012, spilling into 2013. (more…)
Fiscal Cliff Fears Hit Local Schools
Featured Stories, News December 11, 2012
Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) recently said the so-called “Fiscal Cliff” seemed likely, while House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) called the budget proposal from the White House a “joke,” saying the proposal was not serious. (more…)
Jasper, BOE Battle over Gym Agreement, Come to Terms
Featured Stories, News November 20, 2012
Jasper Mayor John Weaver and the Pickens County Board of Education went to battle during a called meeting last week. (more…)
Charter Confusion: A Few Final Comments
Featured Stories, Politics November 5, 2012
On Tuesday’s ballot, voters will be asked to approve an amendment to the state constitution granting the state authority to approve charter schools otherwise denied by local boards of education. (more…)
Pickens Bus Drivers Sue BOE
Featured Stories, News October 4, 2012
Twenty-six Pickens County bus drivers are suing the Pickens County Board of Education for unpaid wages. (more…)
Wrong Assessment Causes County Tax Hike, BOE Increases Millage
Featured Stories, News August 21, 2012
Property Owners will soon get hit with two new tax increases. (more…)
BOE Balks on Outsourcing
Featured Stories, News August 21, 2012
“There are so many different factors when you’re comparing this” (more…)
Will Outsourcing Save the County Money?
Featured Stories, News May 3, 2012
Over the last few months, news of upcoming health care increases for non-certified employees, has dominated BOE (Board of Education) budget talks. (more…)