Pickens Local: Recent Episodes
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Tonight’s episode we have with us Allie Winter. Allie is running for a seat with Pickens City Council
Tonight’s episode we have in the studio, Pinnacle Paramotor,… A local company who teaches you how to fly!
On tonight‘s episode of Pickens Local, we have with us Tommy Blankenship for Pickens county sheriff.
Tonight, we talk with Morell Stokes. Mr. Stokes let us know his desire for the city as he runs for the a seat on city council in Pickens South Carolina.
On tonight‘s episode, we have with us Hunter Meadows from Critter Hunter, LLC. He lets us know some tips and tricks, and the trade that he practices in the upstate of South Carolina.
On tonight’s episode of Pickens local we have with us, Jenni Thompson from Pickens County Humane Society. Jenny will let us know all about her storefront, their intentions, how you can help, and various other ideas 🍷
On tonight’s episode of Pickens, local, Bob Cirkus from Veterans Helping National Guard Families joins us. He let us know who he is, the volunteer and community service that he does, and where he will be in the future.
On tonight’s episode of Pickens Local’s we have with us Jennifer Miller of ‘tidbits and tasties" located right here inside the Market at the Mill in the beautiful city of Pickens.
Once a night show we have Katie Mann, Lilly Anne, and Greg in the studio to tell us about the upcoming events, the history of the program, and how you can help be a invested sponsor.
On tonight‘s episode, the public sits down to have a discussion with representative Davey Hiott, Mayor Fletcher Perry of the city of Pickens, Alex Saitta from county council, Senator Rex Rice, and Shannon Haskett from school district of Pickens county.
On tonight’s episode we sit down with Stetson Owen and discuss the October 8th grand reopening of Bee Well natural market coffee and bagels
Tonight we have with us Tina Dennis. Tina is a wizard when it comes to rejuvenating a community and whipping it into shape.
On tonight’s episode we sit down with Jimmy Patten and talk about Pickens Jeep Explosion. An estimated 1200 Jeeps are expected at next weekends event.
On tonight’s episode we discuss all things about Operation Christmas Child with Cathy Huffman, Judy Edwards, and box recipient Irina Creek.
Pickens Local with Clay Counts. Clay and myself discuss everything politics. Everything including municipal, county, state, and federal level politics.
Don Carpenter joins us today from Magic & Smiles. He shares with us his passion for magic, life, and joy.
Tonight‘s episode of Pickens Local we have with us Miss Kitty, and Fran. They are both store owners at The Market At The Mill in Pickens South Carolina
Here’s tonight‘s audio from the Pickens City Council meeting (4/4/22).
Notes:
Pickens City council meeting 4/4/22
Public comment:
Mrs Smith speaks highly of police. Voices concern about water issues. Chlorine and other contaminations in the water. Bath tub has blue in it, smelly (my guess is copper corrosion). It’s very much effecting her. Leave from water itchy. Definite health hazard. Fill continue to filter for washing clothes, food, showering. Neighbors water might be muddy. Increase in water bill as well that she can’t use.
Tasha Blake: issue of sinkhole at her resident still. 221 LAKEWOOD DRIVE PICKENS
Fair housing: 2022-02 Patrick motions, Robert seconds
Standard allowance for lost revenue request : American rescue plan. Took effect 4/1/22 loss revenue calculation allows to calculate to the FED a lesser amount than had.
Jeep explosion: 9/24 Jimmy and Russ ask for funding. 415 jeeps last year. 500 on Main and surrounding parking lots. Looks bigger for this year. Going to give away a Warn winch. Jimmy asks for $2100 with out toilets, $2600 with. funds, port-o-johns. Banners to be updated. Auto parts stores donated last year, but isn’t going to ask this year. Police are aware, and will help. Fred Perry (Clemson 4wheel drive) will be the awards presenter. Larry will be there as well. Motion by Isaiah, second by Donnie.
Pickens azalea festival: second building desired to be placed next to azalea fest building. Will contain supplies, and such. Motion Donnie, second by Lois
Legacy square fountain: last spoke in February. Reno was discussed. Qualifications were placed. 2 companies responded. WP Long Inc. from Sc. Package is $134k, blue flame, and LED’s. Rep. Hiott found $55k. Builder would have to encapsulate fountain. There might be a final reveal. Build time frame is unknown. Councilman Lark asks for specific proposal and scope of work. (The proposal will detail what is to be completed.) Local mason to repoint existing bricks. Motion by Jimmy, second by Donnie.
Doodle trail golf carts: What is the policy. Chief Beach reached out to Chief Whitten in Easley concerning it is. Easley has only issued one permit. Pickens zero. Pickens social media has only negative comments. Golf carts are banned. Policy doesn’t work, and there really is no interest. Senior citizens have interest in riding the Doodle trail. Signage is needed.
SCDHEC lead and copper rule update: Phillip Trotter introduces that SCDHEC endorsed 2024 deadline. Harley Deal speaks. New regs are fully comprehensive. What they have to do is set by previous findings. Low findings thru out the system. Moves from 1 liter, to 5 liter test. Schools and daycares must now comply. Distribution side can see what’s outside your home. On their side of the meter, but now must know if there are lead lines on home owner side of the meter. 4500 taps. Tons of leg work. Massive under taking. All residential inventory (who has what pipe materials) must be accumulated by 10/16/2024. Lead service lines have never found lines. A lot of regulation, but don’t know how to enforce them. We must become ambitious with this project to stay ahead of them. Government is passing money out to get a handle on this. To get access we need to show them we are really trying to get a handle on this.
Motion to enter executive session.
Info from executive session: administrator Phillip Trotter resigns effective immediately.
Tonight in Pickens Local we have with us Neal Collins, who is the South Carolina House of Representatives member of district 5 incumbent… and candidate.
During tonight‘s city council meeting topics discussed were: Azalea Festival, Jaycee Park, and the historic Pickens Water Tower.
On tonight’s episode of Pickens Local we are joined by Mark Peabody, of Peabody Engineering.
On tonight‘s episode we discuss everything from Pickens City Council, the water tower, racism/tribalism, and corporate America.
On tonight‘s episode of Pickens Local we have with us John Sargent of Two Hearts Wildlife Rehab
On tonight‘s episode of Pickens Local we have with us lieutenant governor of South Carolina Pamela Evette. Pamela will tell us everything that’s going on within South Carolina for the past year.
Tonight’s episode we have with us Muse Grading. Kenneth Muse is the owner operator of this outfit and he tells us what it takes to get a job done in his field.
On tonight‘s episode of Pickens Local we have with this Barry Crawford. Barry will help us navigate the topics and events that have transpired in 2021 concerning our local area.
On tonight‘s episode of Pickens Local we have with us Lesa Cobb. Lesa is the owner/operator of Wagon Wheel Antiques.
At tonight’s meeting two of the three newly elected councilmen were sworn in, a pitch from Blackwood Bamboo was made, and funding from SC House representative Davey Hiott was presented.
On tonight’s episode of Pickens Local we have with us Travis Trammell, JC Smith, and Neal Koloff. They are hosting a wrestling event through MTC events at Easley Highschool on December 11th!
On tonight‘s episode of Pickens Local we have with us Kandy Kelley. Mrs. Kelley is the Pickens county corner. We will discuss overdoses, suicide rates,… As well as the good bad and ugly of her occupation.
On tonight‘s episode of Pickens Local we have with us Brandi Presnell. Brandi is the owner of Blanks and Vinyl… A company right here in the City Of Pickens who wholesale supplies vinyl, sublimation supplies, and retail sales many crafts and various other home furnishings.
On tonight’s show we have Molly Treadway with us. She’ll tell us about the rodeo and it’s future.
Concerned citizens come out in mass for the desire for Pickens City Council to hear their plea. Their desire for clarity and direct action was palpable. The perceived misunderstanding regarding the rumors swirling around whether or not Pickens Rec department trophies were given away or trashed were transmitted from the mouth of the audience directly to the ear of Pickens City Council, the mayor, and the city administrator. Everyone behind the bench said they would do their best to get to the bottom of the issue and bring peace to this situation.
On tonight’s episode of Pickens Local we have with Alex Saitta. Alex is a councilman on Pickens County Council. He’ll let us know everything happening regarding roads, mileage hike, highway 11 development, and Blue Ridge broadband.
On tonight‘s episode of Pickens Local we have with us John Hayes. John is running for the “at-large“ city council seat for the city of Liberty South Carolina
On tonight‘s episode of Pickens Local we have with us TJ Layton. TJ is running for Pickens county school board and will fill us in with his vision of how he would like to see the board run, the future of schools, and a little personal history.
Monday evening Pickens City Council meeting was packed full of citizens in the gallery. Discussions of a new 4 way stop, water main fixes, police vehicle buy outs, and supportive speech from Tammy Anthony regarding the renaming of the Pickens Rec Center. The renaming will now proceed to a second reading.
(Side note)
Although many thought that there was a “hold back” on the Rec Center to be named after Cheri Anthony…. we don’t believe this was the case. The aim of council was to get policy in place first because there has been no preceding president. Council needed to set the foundation of credential, and parameter of ordinance and policy to rename a city owned building before they move forward. Anything short of this would open Pickens City Council to a barrage of citizens desiring a city owned entity or building named after another citizen. Cheri Anthony has worked for over 20 years with the Rec department and has recently retired.
I.e. … Parameters/Credentials of ordinance policy:
1. Time of service to the city
2. Substantial monetary donation
3. Substantial acreage donation
On tonight‘s episode of Pickens local we have with us Amy Williams. Amy is running for Pickens county school board. She will let us know a little bit about her educational past, what she’s doing now to get on school board, and how she sees the future of the school district.
Alex is an American missionary to Mexico. His home church is Crescent Hill Baptist Church in Pickens Sc. He’s “tent” making technique is coffee sale to help fund and send other missionaries.
On tonight‘s episode of Pickens local we have with us Breann Griffin Nicholson and Tammy Iffland. Breann will tell us everything that’s going on at behavioral health services Pickens, their activities, her new job, and surrounding events. Tammy will let us know her testimony about her daughter, her diagnosis, drug use, and subsequent death.
On today’s episode we interview Brandon Enoch. Brandon is the new director of the Pickens Rec. He’ll tell us a little about himself, and his vision for the future.
On tonight‘s episode of Pickens local we have with us Ken Roper. Ken Roper is the Pickens county administrator and will let us know a little about recycling, trash, roads, millage, and all sorts of other issues that concern our county
On tonight‘s episode of Pickens local we have with us Matthew Kutilek. Matthew is a Marine who has recently retired from the United States Marine Corps where he served as a lieutenant colonel from the battlefield of Afghanistan, to the Pentagon. Who let us know information about Afghanistan… How it was, how it is, and what we should expect in the future
On tonight‘s episode of Pickens local we have with us Billy Crawford from Hagood Mill. He fills us in on everything Mill related and we also get two special songs from two musicians in the studio.
On today’s episode we have with us Mr. Phillip Bowers. Mr. Bowers is a school board Trustee and will answer a few questions regarding Covid, virtual learning, and precautions that we can take
On tonight‘s episode of Pickens Local we have with us guest and friend Mike Miller of taco taco and Ironhorse steamers.
On tonight‘s episode of Pickens local we have with us Coach Chad Smith. Chad will let us know everything that’s going on regarding sports, school, and various other items.
On today’s episode of Pickens local we have with us Commissioner David Cox of the Pickens County Planning Commission. On this episode we will debunk rumor, spread real truth, and answer your questions through the calling line.
A great understanding and scientific reasoning behind why our water in the city of Pickens, and the surrounding area, is sometimes colored brown. This info is brought to you by Harley Deal. Harley is in charge of the water plant.
On today’s episode we have with us Joey Hudson. Joey will let us know a little bit about himself, what’s going on in the world today with radio and government, and what the future of radio beholds tomorrow!
On tonight’s episode we discuss the things of being a woman in business and all of the realities that come with it.
On episode we have with us David Garrett of Toyota of Easley. David will let us know all about the future, and past, of Toyota of Easley.
On tonight‘s episode of Pickens local we have with us Tony Chapman. Tony will share all about his business as a vinyl record dealer.
On tonight’s episode of Pickens Local we with us Chief Randal Beach, Chief Stan Whitten, Sheriff Hobart Lewis, and Sheriff Rick Clark! We discuss multiple topics from drugs, crime, staff retention, the public relations and involvement.
On tonight’s episode of Pickens local we have with us chairman of Pickens County cancel… Chris Bowers. Chris will tell us all about our litter problem and how to fix it. We also talk about roads, events, and all other matters applicable to our region.
On tonight‘s episode we speak with the Hagood Mill. Billy Crawford and Katie Mann fill us in regarding everything concerning the Hagood Mill
On tonight’s episode we have with us Lizz Ryals of HIS Radio 89.3FM. Lizz tells us all about the radio industry, some personal life, and various other topics.
On tonight‘s episode we have with us Art Maco. Art tells us about his Christian bookstore along with his music selection, his history in music, and gives small business owners some advice as how to persevere.
Tonight‘s episode of Pickens Local we have with us Jason Evans and Jessica Gibson from BHS of Pickens County. They let us know about the Youth Board, new programs coming up, and bring our host a little gift.
On tonight‘s episode of Pickens Local we have with us Margaret Thompson. Margaret is the founder and leader of Clemson Paw Partners. She will let us know what’s going on at the clinic, and how we as a community can assist her.
On tonight’s episode we talk with the new chief of police of the city of Easley, Stan Whitten.
On tonight’s episode of Pickens Local we interview Pickens County administrator Ken Roper. Ken tells us about everything that is happening in Pickens County, tree planting, cover 19 vaccination, and some of our county facilities and structure.
On tonight’s episode of Pickens Local we have with us Stetson Owen of Bee Well Honey. Stetson tells us all about world honeybee day, the advantage of being in apiary, and details regarding upcoming events and happenings.
Tonight‘s episode we have Billy Crawford and Barry Crawford’s as well as Katie man on tonight show to tell us about all of the events that are happening this month.
On today’s episode of Pickens Local, we have with us Peggy Anthony. Peggy tells us all about the national championships and the players that will partake in the event. She will also let us know about the fundraisers that are happening to enable the players to get down to Orlando.
Tonight audio of the planning commission meeting on 4/13/21. The planning commission for the city of Pickens voted to keep the housing ordinance at “single-family. “The recommendation will be sent to Pickens city council for them to further decide upon action.
On tonight‘s episode of Pickens Local we speak with Brooke Carman, a.k.a. The Pickens Foodie
On tonight’s episode of Pickens Local we have with us Jeff Hogan and Roy Costner Jr. of the Azalea Festival
Public Works Committee meeting 3/22/21. Some good ideas and hard choices have to be made which will dictate the future of our water systems infrastructure and trash collection.
On tonight’s episode of Pickens Local we have with us guest representative Neal Collins from the South Carolina house of representatives. He let us know the legislation that is passing, and a few things about our local area
Tonight we have on the show Brian Sarafin. Brian is the manager of the market at the Mill. We talk about the market, vague politics, and philosophy.
On tonight‘s episode of Pickens Local… We have with us Cheryl Bailey of “Arise From The Ashes”, and Levone Moore from “Clearview Simpson Heritage Foundation.”
Tonight show we have with us the theater director of Pickens County performing Arts Center, BreAnn Nicholson. BreAnn keeps us updated as to the plays, auditions, and opportunities coming to our area.
On tonight’s episode of Pickens local we have with us our friend JDew. JDew tells us what’s going on with “One Voice”, A retelling of the African American experience in America
Oh tonight show we have with us representative Davey Hiott. He will tell us everything he knows about South Carolina‘s new “heartbeat bill. “He will also give us some details about the new open carry bill heading our way.
On tonight’s episode of Pickens local we have “Kingz of WingZ “competition. At the end of the night Steddys was the winner!
On tonight‘s episode of Pickens local we had with us Nathan Medlin. Nathan is a friend, neighbor, and works for a fantastic company named CornerStone Construction.
On tonight’s show we have with us Vice Chairman Roy Costner of the Pickens County council. Roy will let us know a little bit about what’s going on around the county regarding ordinances, recycle center, Covid 19, and various other topics
On tonight‘s episode of Pickens Local… We have with us senator Rex Rice. Senator Rice will tell us a little bit about what’s going on in Columbia, and about the signing of the heartbeat bill into legislation today.
On tonight’s episode of Pickens local we talk with the newly appointed chief of police for the city of Pickens… Randal Beach. He tells us about his history with previous agencies, why he decided to put his roots down in Pickens, and which way he would like to direct the department.
On today’s episode we have with us Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette. The Mrs Evette is going to tell us a little bit about her history with her company, where she’s at today in the governors office, and where she would like to be in the future. Tune in so you don’t miss out on the fun. Be sure to like, share, and follow Pickens Local with all your friends so they don’t miss out either.
On tonight‘s episode of Pickens Local we have with us Jennifer Kanning and Kayla Capps who are co-owners of Moo’s Creamery right here in Pickens South Carolina. Apart from selling ice cream, they will tell us how they got to this part of the adventure in their life. Be sure to let your friends know that we are live by sharing our feed
On tonight‘s episode of Pickens local we have with us Elizabeth Chapman. Elizabeth Chapman is the program manager of MUSC and manages research at Pickens behavioral Health services. She is also a licensed professional therapist.
On tonight‘s episode we have with us Dr. Henry Wilson. Mr. Wilson was recently sworn in this past Monday morning to Pickens County council. Apart from that he is also a strategic troubleshooter and engineer for T and M docs. Come along with us as we talk politics, real life, and Pickens County
On tonight‘s episode we have with us our friend Chad Smith. Chad Smith is the athletic director and head football coach for Pickens high school. Chad will let us know what happened this past season with the football team, future highlights, and a little bit of wisdom concerning the future of his students.
On tonight’s episode we have with us our friend Chuck Chapman. Chuck is a musician, actor, artist, poet, and recently published author. He has recently penned a book that has been published in titled “Family Man.” The account is regarding Charlie Manson, and his crimes that happened in Southern California in the late 1960s. Into the tale is woven the account of “Shep” ...a young man from South Carolina who joined in the debauchery.
On tonight‘s episode… We have with us Steve Howard. Our friend Steve is opening a new hot Rod shop right here in the city of Pickens on the corner of Main and S. Catherine St. He goes into detail about where he’s from, what he wants to do in the future with the shop, and where he sees himself in the future regarding community events and cruise in’s. As always, like, follow, and share this podcast with all of your friends
🗣🗣What you’ve all been waiting for! Here is the Pickens Local theme song IN ITS ENTIRETY 🤩🤩
All the verses, and all the choruses. Around the year 2000 I caught wind of a band named “Marble Rye.” They were still in college at Southern Wesleyan University. Though the name of the band was catchy, I was pretty sure it was a spoof on a certain Seinfeld episode for sure. The lead singer, David Swift, had a spectacular voice that I just had to hear more of. If you know us, we love live music and this was the band that hit the spot that day. Listen, enjoy, and share… Because it’s lights camera action for all of us.
Today we have our friends from Paper Kahnu on the show. Paper Kahnu is a local band to the Pickens area. They are a jam band that plays cover tunes and has many original songs as well. They enjoy the Grateful Dead, Widespread Panic, the Allman Brothers and others in a similar genre. Tune in today they have a better understanding of who they are, where they came from, and where they’re headed!
In today’s episode we catch up with Fletcher Perry, the mayor of the city of Pickens, South Carolina. Today was his one year anniversary since his swearing in and inauguration ceremony. He lets us know who he is, our cities doing, and where we are headed as a community.