Tammy Thompson

Results:Good Samaritan Benefit

Melinda Smith, director of development for Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center, reported today the charity raised $40,000 for their…

13 years ago

Updated Breaking News: City of Jasper Loses Lawsuit

Despite assertions to the contrary, action was taken at last night's city council meeting. The board approved unanimously to move…

13 years ago

Keep Pickens Beautiful awards Big Canoe for recycling

Submitted by Keep Pickens Beautiful Keep Pickens Beautiful is proud to present the Big Canoe Community with a recycling award…

13 years ago

Commissioners Face Questions Over Forensic Audit

The Pickens Board of Commissioners met in front of a concerned audience last night. There was a citizen seeking help…

13 years ago

Planning Department August Report

As required, the Planning and Development Department of the Pickens County government has completed their monthly report for submission. (more…)

13 years ago

Pickens School Board Puts Long-Range Plan Into Policy

A county-wide strategic improvement plan put into motion in the past is now policy after a lengthy inception, multiple meetings…

13 years ago

Pickens County Library October Events

The following link is a list of events sponsored by the Pickens County Library for the month of October. Check…

13 years ago

Marble Factory Volunteers Honored

Submitted by Tate Elementary School Principal, Dr. Deb Longshore In a community familiar with long-standing traditions, the news of Marble…

13 years ago

Water Board: Improvements, Late Fee Adjustments Pending

The Pickens County Water authority is seeking a new policy regarding seniors and/or persons on fixed incomes policy regarding late…

13 years ago

Pickens Schools Receive Accreditation

Accreditation honors were presented by Superintendent Dr. Lula Perry at last Thursday night’s school board meeting. All Pickens County schools…

13 years ago

Pickens School Board Adopts Budget, Millage

A tinge of reverence marked the Pickens County School Board meeting last night in an atmosphere of good news. At…

13 years ago

BOE Celebrates Student Achievement

Several fourth grade students were recognized for their perfect scores in reading and math at last night’s board meeting. (more…)

13 years ago

Hazard Mitigation Plan Set for Submission

Pickens County Fire Chief and EMA Director Bob Howard presided over a public hearing for the proposed Pickens County Hazard…

13 years ago

UPDATED: Death Investigation Results In Four Arrests

UPDATE: On September 10, two additional arrests were made in the case involving the death of Taylor Smith. (more…)

13 years ago

Your Tax Dollars At Work

The Pickens County Water Department spent part of Tuesday afternoon repairing a water leak on Henderson Mountain Road near Rich…

13 years ago

Pickens Schools Host Workshop

The Pickens County School system hosted a workshop for all school counselors and social workers as well as community agencies…

13 years ago