Respite program reopens to aid with dementia, Alzheimer’s
July 21, 2021
A club dedicated to providing activities for those with early to mid-stage dementia and Alzheimer’s disease has opened its doors once again.
Category: Central
Central council passes water rate hikes
July 21, 2021
Two rate hikes, one of which was passed down to the town, have been approved by Central Town Council.
Rain to blame? Official talks Central’s water revenue issues
July 21, 2021
Country music superstar Luke Bryan’s song “Rain is a Good Thing” was a hit years ago — but the only hit Central has seen from the wet weather has been to its monthly water revenues, which continue to finish in the red.
Pickens County superintendent gets extension, raise
June 15, 2021
School District of Pickens County superintendent Danny Merck, who has been in the position since 2014, will keep his job for at least five more years, with a salary increase to boot.
School board approves mill increase in final reading of proposed FY ‘22 budget
June 15, 2021
In a special called meeting recently, the Pickens County School Board voted 6-1 to approve the final reading of a proposed budget that represents a more than $6.4 million increase from the current budget, as well as a one-mill tax hike.
Rec center making longtime employee assistant director
June 1, 2021
A longtime Central-Clemson Recreation Center employee has been promoted to serve as the organization’s assistant director.
New bicycle pump track part of efforts to enhance Central-SWU trail system
May 18, 2021
A trail system resulting from a partnership between the town of Central and Southern Wesleyan University now features a pump track.
Central council passes final reading of natural space residential district ordinance
May 18, 2021
Central Town Council approved final reading of a natural space district ordinance that resulted from the Lawton Road controversy in which 100 homes were proposed to be built on 48 acres.