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10/06/2026 · Greenwood County

The Tiny Pause That Keeps You From Overcommitting

You don’t have to answer every request on the spot. Try this small boundary today: give yourself time to decide before your reflexive yes takes over.

10/05/2026

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The Two-Word Spell That Makes Blake’s Tiger Still Roar

William Blake’s “The Tyger” is famous for its questions, but its real magic may live in two unsettling words: “fearful symmetry.” Here’s how that tiny contradiction can sharpen your own writing today.

10/05/2026

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The Most Radical Gift You Can Give Is Your Full Attention

Simone Weil thought attention was more than concentration: it was an ethical act, a way of treating another person’s existence as worthy of your time. That idea becomes startlingly practical when your phone is quietly begging to be worshipped.

10/05/2026

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The Tariff Hangover Arrives Before the Bill

Washington keeps selling tariffs as leverage, while families and small manufacturers prepare for higher prices and thinner margins. Congress also finds new ways to confuse motion with progress.

10/05/2026

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Please Stop Turning Paintings Into Theme-Park Rides

The immersive art exhibit has officially reached the stage where the artwork is the least important thing in the room. I’m begging museums, producers, and giant projectors to let paintings be weird, quiet, and occasionally difficult again.

10/05/2026

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Election Advisory Committee Meeting Announced for May 2nd

PUBLIC NOTICE The Pickens County Supervisor of Elections is hereby announcing a public meeting of the Election Advisory Committee. This meeting will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 6:00 PM in the County Administration Building Conference Room, located at 220 East Main Street, Jasper, GA 30143. The agenda will include a review of the 2024 election calendar, discussion of polling place accessibility, and updates on voter registration initiatives. Members of the public are invited to attend and may offer comments during the designated public comment period. For further information, please contact the Election Office at 706-253-8723.

Summer Reading Program Registration Opens May 1st for Pickens County Students

Get ready for a summer of literary adventures! The Pickens County School District is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of its highly anticipated Summer Reading Program. Designed to foster a lifelong love of reading and combat the 'summer slide,' this initiative provides engaging reading materials and activities for students of all ages. Registration for the program will open on May 1st. Keep an eye on the district website and your child's school for further information on how to participate and access reading resources.

Pickens County School Board Meeting Scheduled for April 11

The Pickens County School District Board of Education will convene for its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, April 11, 2024. The meeting is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM and will be held in the District Office Board Room located at 104 School Road, Pickens, SC. The agenda includes a review of the current budget, updates on district-wide curriculum initiatives, and potential policy discussions. All members of the community are invited to attend.

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