Pickens County SC

10/14/2026

Pickens County EMS is proud to partner with Behavioral Health Services of Pickens County for a community health fair focused on keeping our community healthy, informed, and strong! 🚑❤️

📅 Tuesday, October 20
⏰ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 208 E 1st Ave, Easley, SC 29640

Here's what you can expect:

✅ FREE HIV, Hepatitis & STI Screening/Testing

✅ Q&A Sessions – Speak with a medical provider and get answers to your health questions.

✅ Community Health Resources – Gain knowledge and support to help you take control of your health.

💙 Knowledge. Support. Better Health. Stronger Community.

📲 Pre-registration is encouraged! Scan the QR code on the flyer to register today!

📞 Questions? Contact:

Alicia B. – 864-318-8647
Lane Wood – 864-607-2689

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Healthy Today. Stronger Tomorrow. 💪

10/14/2026

Pickens County Fire Departments are lighting the way this October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

10/14/2026

Pickens County Fire/Rescue is back for this week's 🔥Today they are sharing tips on what you can do to help ensure your address is visible to emergency responders when every second counts. To contact the Pickens City Fire Department for address signage, visit https://cityofpickens.com/fire/

10/09/2026

According to the National Weather Service, Hurricane Isaias is approaching the Gulf Coast and is expected to make landfall late Friday or early Saturday morning, bringing heavy rainfall to much of the Southeast this weekend. Pickens County Emergency Management is closely monitoring the storm and its potential impact in Pickens County, and they are advising the public to closely monitor trusted news sources for weather updates throughout the weekend. Additionally, here are some things you can do now to prepare for severe weather and power outages:

-Ensure your cell phone, medical devices and backup batteries remain fully charged
-Prepare an emergency kit with things you might need in the event of an outage (e.g. flashlights, batteries, non-perishable food)
-If using a generator becomes necessary, only use it outdoors and away from windows and doors
-Stay home if you can during severe weather. If travel is unavoidable, use extreme caution and give yourself extra time to arrive at your destination.

At this time, Pickens County Emergency Management remains at OPCON 3 (normal daily operations). If there are any additional updates, we will provide them on social media and at PickensCountySC.gov.

10/09/2026

Our Employee Appreciation Day yesterday was a wonderful opportunity to recognize and celebrate the dedicated employees who serve our community every day. From their hard work and commitment to the care they bring to serving our residents, our employees are what make Pickens County such a special place to work and live.

Special thank you to three members of County Council who were able to join us for the celebration: Chairman Alex Saitta, Vice Chairman Chris Lollis, and Councilman Scott Lang.

To all our employees, thank you for the important work you do and the difference you make every day. Today, and every day, we appreciate you! 👏

10/07/2026

Pickens County Fire/Rescue is back again for this week’s 🔥 If a fire breaks out in your home, every second counts! Here’s what to do to get out safely.

10/06/2026

Duke Energy will be testing outdoor warning sirens at each of our nuclear plants tomorrow, October 7. These quarterly tests are part of normal maintenance to ensure sirens are working properly. No public action is required.

Approximate siren test times:
• 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. for Brunswick and Harris Nuclear Plants
• 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. for Oconee, McGuire, and Catawba Nuclear Stations
• 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. for Robinson Nuclear Plant

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10/05/2026

Watch the County Council meeting live now at this link: https://pickenscosc.portal.civicclerk.com/event/416/media

You can also stream meetings live on our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/?si=Y95HlEU_mFufecLs

Please note: After the live stream ends, the meeting recording may be temporarily unavailable while it processes for replay. This is a normal part of the streaming process and may take several hours depending on meeting length and platform processing times. Meeting recordings will automatically become available for on-demand viewing once processing is complete.

CivicClerk events and agendas for citizens

10/05/2026

Cybersecurity isn’t just an IT issue — it’s an important part of protecting your small business.

The Pickens County Small Business Support Center (SBSC) is hosting a FREE Basic Small Business Cybersecurity Awareness Workshop with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) on Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m. to noon.

This introductory workshop will cover good cybersecurity practices to help small businesses protect against common cyber threats and better understand cybersecurity frameworks, including the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework.

📅Wednesday, Oct. 28
🕙10 a.m. - Noon
📍Small Business Support Center (SBSC)
Pickens County Administration Building
222 McDaniel Ave., Pickens, SC

The workshop is FREE, and registration is encouraged. Click the registration link below or scan the QR code on the graphic to register.
🔗https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/vFCCpAzdeF

Questions or want to stay informed about upcoming Small Business Support Center workshops and resources? Join our small business mailing list:
🔗https://forms.office.com/g/8CeHVLpqmV

Clemson Area Chamber of Commerce
Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce
Liberty Area Chamber of Commerce
Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce

10/02/2026

Greenville, Pickens and Oconee Counties Partner with SC-HART for Multi-County Rescue Training

Residents in portions of Greenville, Pickens and Oconee counties may notice increased helicopter and emergency response activity during the week of Oct. 5-9 as the South Carolina Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team (SC-HART) conducts a multi-county training exercise.

SC-HART brings together specially trained rescue personnel and aviation resources to perform rescues in difficult-to-access environments, including mountainous terrain and land and water-based incidents. The exercise will bring state, regional and local resources together to practice helicopter rescue operations and strengthen coordination among responding agencies. Regular training helps ensure rescue personnel, aviation crews and local responders are prepared to work together safely and effectively when an actual emergency occurs. Residents should take comfort in knowing these teams are training in the Upstate, so they are prepared if a rescue is needed in these communities.

Residents may see helicopters flying at lower altitudes, emergency response vehicles and personnel, or other activity associated with the exercise. This is planned training activity and should not cause alarm.

Specific exercise locations will not be released to help maintain a safe and controlled training environment.

For more information on SC-HART:https://statefire.llr.sc.gov/ertf/pdf/SC-HART%20fact%20sheet.pdf

Media inquiries regarding the exercise or SC-HART should be directed to: Amy Williamson, Public Information Officer/SC State Fire, [email protected], 803-429-4201