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Pickens School District Accused of Defamation

The Pickens County School System has been accused of committing character defamation. (more…)

13 years ago

School Board Signs New Superintendent Contract

The Pickens County School Board unanimously approved to execute a new contract this week to hire Dr. Lula Mae Perry…

13 years ago

Pickens Names Dr. Lula Mae Perry Interim Superintendent

The Pickens County School Board announced this afternoon it has tentatively approved Dr, Lula Mae Perry as interim superintendent. (more…)

13 years ago

For Safety Sake: Citizen Presses School Board for Safer Bus Routes

Neighbors Against Predators (NAP) President Saira McCarthy says some children at school bus stops are not safe. (more…)

13 years ago

New Bill Hits School Board with Health Cost Hike

Pickens County School Board will soon see another health cost increase as a result of Obamacare. (more…)

13 years ago

School System Sees Slow Revenue

Written by Tony Capri The Pickens County Board of Education grappled with more financial concerns last night, as it met…

13 years ago

School Board to Save Funding, Rolls Out Redistricting Plan

Some Pickens County students may find themselves in a new elementary school next year, according to a new district plan.…

13 years ago

BOE Hearing Ends in Resignation

Pickens County Schools Social Worker Lynn Palmer resigned during a public hearing Friday afternoon. (more…)

13 years ago

Lawsuit Lingers into New Year

A months-old lawsuit against the Pickens County Board of Education is lingering from 2012, spilling into 2013. (more…)

13 years ago

Fiscal Cliff Fears Hit Local Schools

Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) recently said the so-called “Fiscal Cliff” seemed likely, while House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) called the…

14 years ago

Jasper, BOE Battle over Gym Agreement, Come to Terms

Jasper Mayor John Weaver and the Pickens County Board of Education went to battle during a called meeting last week.…

14 years ago

Charter Confusion: A Few Final Comments

On Tuesday’s ballot, voters will be asked to approve an amendment to the state constitution granting the state authority to…

14 years ago

Pickens Bus Drivers Sue BOE

Twenty-six Pickens County bus drivers are suing the Pickens County Board of Education for unpaid wages. (more…)

14 years ago

Wrong Assessment Causes County Tax Hike, BOE Increases Millage

Property Owners will soon get hit with two new tax increases. (more…)

14 years ago

BOE Balks on Outsourcing

“There are so many different factors when you’re comparing this" (more…)

14 years ago

Will Outsourcing Save the County Money?

Over the last few months, news of upcoming health care increases for non-certified employees, has dominated BOE (Board of Education)…

14 years ago