Everything Ambler Elementary families need for the 2026–2027 school year in one place! Find important dates, Meet the Teacher information, school hours, arrival and dismissal procedures, registration, transportation, meal information, and helpful resources to help your student start the year off right.
Step back nearly 150 years and discover what life was like in Pickens County through the pages of the Pickens Sentinel published on July 11, 1878. This inaugural installment of our From the Pickens Sentinel Archives series explores dramatic front-page stories, a glimpse into education at Central High School, local politics, everyday life, historic advertisements, and the people who helped shape the Upstate we know today.
Six Mile native Blake Whiten is bringing his country music hits back to the Upstate with a live performance at Wendell’s Indoors in Anderson. Here’s everything you need to know about the concert, including show times, venue information, and ticket details.
Thousands gathered in downtown Easley for the 2026 Fourth of July celebration, where Phil Vassar stepped in as the headlining performer after Easton Corbin’s cancellation. The evening featured live music, food trucks, carnival rides, patriotic displays, and a spectacular fireworks show that lit up the Upstate sky.
The City of Pickens kicked off Independence Day weekend in spectacular fashion on Friday, July 3, hosting the Pickens Independence Day Celebration – America 250. The once-in-a-generation event commemorated the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, bringing thousands of residents and visitors downtown for an afternoon and evening filled with history,…
Discover the surprising history behind the narrow gap between two historic buildings on Main Street in Pickens, South Carolina. Learn about Folger & Thornley, early merchants, Sanborn maps, and how downtown evolved over more than 140 years.
If you’re the kind of person who walks into a bookstore intending to buy one book and somehow leaves with an armful, there’s a hidden place in Easley you’ll absolutely love. Hidden along Dacusville Highway is one of the Upstate’s best-kept secrets—a massive warehouse filled with hundreds of thousands of brand-new books at deeply discounted…
Skip the watered-down iced coffee. Dacusville Pizza Stop has a unique build-your-own to-go espresso kit that keeps your espresso fresh until you’re ready to drink it. With separate cups for espresso, milk, cold foam, and ice, you can mix the perfect iced coffee wherever your day takes you.
From the scenic roads of Jocassee Gorges to the rugged challenges of Gulches Off-Road Park, these are the best Jeep trails and backcountry drives near Pickens, South Carolina. Discover mountain overlooks, waterfalls, forest roads, and unforgettable Upstate adventures.
From hidden mountain waterfalls to quiet forest creeks, Pickens County is surrounded by incredible paddling destinations. Discover 15 of the best places to kayak and canoe, including Lake Jocassee, Lake Keowee, the Twelve Mile River, and several hidden gems that many locals haven’t explored.