Melinda Smith, director of development for Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center, reported today the charity raised $40,000 for their charity. We look forward to next year and hope you’ll attend to help raise the bar each year!
Read More »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 ahead with an appeal to the recent judgement against the city in this case. Early this afternoon, Mayor John Weaver gave a statement to FYN regarding the action. “The council came out of closed session […]
Read More »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 to recognize of their efforts in many areas of recycling.
Read More »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 with smoke inhalation which created some controversy, but most seemed to have their attention drawn to a recent recommendation by the grand jury to perform a forensic audit of the county’s finances back to 2005.
Read More »Planning Department August Report
As required, the Planning and Development Department of the Pickens County government has completed their monthly report for submission.
Read More »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 and planning sessions, presentation to the Board of Education and final board approval Monday night.
Read More »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 it out and get involved!
Read More »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 Factory, Dragonfly, Prowler, and Talon Presses publishing books for Pickens County elementary students should be no surprise.
Read More »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 fees.
Read More »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 received their certifications of accreditation.
Read More »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 the beginning of the meeting, Board Chair Wendy Lowe lighted a candle that burned throughout the meeting in memoriam of those lost on September 11, 2001.
Read More »BOE Celebrates Student Achievement
Several fourth grade students were recognized for their perfect scores in reading and math at last night’s board meeting.
Read More »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 Mitigation Plan on Thursday.
Read More »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.
Read More »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 Mountain Road. The repair took less than an hour mid-afternoon and blocked one lane, so traffic was only affected minimally.
Read More »Pickens Schools Host Workshop
The Pickens County School system hosted a workshop for all school counselors and social workers as well as community agencies to whom schools may refer students/families in need.
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