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10/07/2026 · Mount Pleasant
The Budget Is Not Broken—Your Plan Is Too Polite
Three readers confront the money problems we all pretend will solve themselves. Spoiler: your credit card, emergency fund, and retirement account are not impressed by good intentions.
Your $18,000 “Down Payment” Is Actually Three Different Jobs
A reader has savings, credit-card debt, retirement FOMO, and a dream of buying a home soon. The uncomfortable answer: that money cannot do everything at once.
10/08/2026
The Quiet Power of What You Let In
William James had a wonderfully blunt theory of attention: your life is not shaped merely by what happens, but by what you consent to notice. That idea can change the way you spend the next hour.
10/08/2026
The Studio Is the First Hollywood Show in Years That Deserves to Be This Vain
Apple TV+’s <em>The Studio</em> understands that Hollywood is both a glamorous dream factory and a group project nobody wants to be in. It is sharp, silly, and occasionally so pleased with itself that you can hear the sunglasses applauding.
10/06/2026
The Boring Fixes Are Winning
Ozone recovery, cloned ferrets, and free school meals give us three solid reasons to respect patient work. Good news rarely arrives with fireworks. It arrives with paperwork, freezer samples, and someone remembering to pack extra sandwiches.
10/05/2026
The Bear, the Alligator, and the Lawsuit Against Birth
This week’s files contain a patrol car with an uninvited passenger, a fast-food window used as an alligator launch site, and a man who objected to being born. Administrative life continues.
10/05/2026
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View allElection 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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