During an emotional ceremony Wednesday night, December 19th, Pickens County’s newly elected officials were sworn in. (more…)
The county held its first public hearing for its five year comprehensive plan update late last week. (more…)
Pickens County Chief Financial Officer Faye Harvey has tentaviley resigned from her position with the county after only three months…
Among the increases in the county’s 2013 budget, Animal Control’s $71,710 jump drew the most attention at last week’s first…
Schools in Pickens County have tightened security today in the wake of Friday’s school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. (more…)
The City of Jasper delivered its first 2013 budget hearing this week. (more…)
Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) recently said the so-called “Fiscal Cliff” seemed likely, while House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) called the…
Following a querulous meeting last month, the Nelson City Council approved its Social Media policy last week during its December…
The county’s transitional audit was completed and made public last week. (more…)
A new federal grant forced Pickens County to amend its budget last week. (more…)
Pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church Rev. Ben Mock pushed the county for safer roads last week at the November…
Please read the following press release from Governor Nathan Deal's Office below. (more…)
Soon-to-be Former District Attorney Joe Hendricks has resigned from his position on the Highland Rivers Community Service Board. (more…)
The Pickens County Sheriff's Office released updated information moments ago regarding the Sharp Mountain Murder case involving a 16-year-old suspect.…
In a called meeting Monday night, Michael Haviland was sworn in as Nelson’s new mayor. (more…)
The Pickens County Government will hold its monthly commissioner's meeting this Thursday, November 29, 2012. The meeting will be held…