MLK Day closures announced
January 16, 2021
Many local offices will be closed Monday in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Category: Central
State rep out of hospital after emergency colon surgery
January 12, 2021
South Carolina House District 3 Rep. Jerry Carter of Clemson, who underwent emergency colon surgery last week, is back at home.
Schools in Oconee, Pickens counties excel academically, vocationally
December 29, 2020
When it comes to education, Oconee and Pickens counties have much to brag about.
Central mayor: ‘Plenty of trees available’ for planting
December 29, 2020
A tree planting program that began earlier this year has led to the planting of 47 trees so far in downtown Central, and Mayor Mac Martin said plenty of trees are available for planting in 2021.
State gets first shipment of long-awaited COVID-19 vaccine
December 15, 2020
South Carolina has started to receive its first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine, and more than 43,000 doses are anticipated by Wednesday.
Central Academy of the Arts applications open
December 8, 2020
Applications for enrollment are now being taken at the School District of Pickens County’s two magnet schools through March 1.
Merck updates parents on COVID-19
December 1, 2020
School District of Pickens County superintendent Danny Merck said a rising number of COVID-19 cases in the county and schools is making it imperative that parents do their part to help stop the spread of the virus.
New gym gets final approval, to serve as polling site today
November 3, 2020
The newest gym at the Central-Clemson Recreation Center was formally awarded a certificate of occupancy Monday, and it likely won’t take long for it to be filled with local residents for the first time today.