Quality of Life - Alliance Pickens

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Quality of Life
Pickens County, South Carolina
DIVERSIONS
www.AlliancePickens.com
Contact:
A. Ray Farley II, CEcD
Executive Director
“I enjoy the ability to spend an afternoon hiking in one of numerous places in the beautiful
Blue Ridge Mountains that are so close that you are still able to be back in time for a nice
dinner and performance downtown the same evening. Not too many places can offer that.”
Pickens Professional
rfarley@alliancepickens.com
P.O. Box 149
1390 Smith Grove Rd
Liberty, SC 29657
Phone: 864.898.1500
Fax: 864.843.5790
Consider these points:
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There are more than 300 waterfalls located within a two-hour drive.
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The region is home to more than 80 golf courses, including some of the top courses rate by
Golf Digest.
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The highest ski slopes east of the Rockies are located less than three hours from Pickens, and world-renowned beaches are less than
4 hours away.
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The region is home to more than 65 art galleries.
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Pickens and surrounding counties offer fine dining that will suit every culinary pallet with more than 70 restaurants in downtown Greenville alone.
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Pickens County’s Lake Jocassee, Lake Keowee and Lake Hartwell offer more than 1,300 miles
of shoreline.
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Clemson University offers NCAA Division I power in football, baseball and soccer. Death Valley averages nearly 79,000 fans per game.
Haygood Mill
Cycling on the Blue Ridge Parkway
The Reserves at Lake Keowee
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NATURAL BEAUTY AND OUTDOOR CHALLENGES
Contact:
Executive Director
P.O. Box 149
1390 Smith Grove Rd
Liberty, SC 29657
Phone: 864.898.1500
Fax: 864.843.5790
Do you find joy in discovering those “just perfect” spots in secluded
wilderness settings? Pickens can provide you with what you need. With a
number of major rivers including the Eastatoee and Saluda Rivers in our backyard, there are plenty of opportunities to find hidden waterfall hideaways,
enjoy strenuous white water rapids or hike to that mountaintop that has
been calling. Pickens County is located at the foot of the Blue Ridge Escarpment, the 1,500-foot wall at the meeting of two tectonic plates where the
Blue Ridge Mountain range ends and the land tumbles steeply into the foothills below. Pickens provides easy access to the Appalachian Trail as well as the
Mountains-to-Sea Trail.
Parks and Recreation Areas:
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Devils Fork State Park, Keowee-Toxaway State Natural Area, Mile Creek County Park and Table Rock State Park are among the dozens
of local recreation areas and State Parks that afford the outdoor
enthusiast with breathtaking vistas and outdoor challenges at
all skill levels.
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The Lake Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club - an internationally recognized resource for paddlers of all stripes - is only an hour away from
Pickens.
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Whether you are hiking, biking, flying, boating or bicycling, Pickens County has the locale to suit your desires.
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TRAVEL & TRANSPORTATION
Contact:
Executive Director
P.O. Box 149
1390 Smith Grove Rd
Liberty, SC 29657
Phone: 864.898.1500
Fax: 864.843.5790
If weekend trips are your passion, Pickens County is the perfect location!
Pickens county is located minutes away from and International Airport and
only a few hours away from Port.
Pickens County Airport:
Pickens County Airport is a great place to base your aircraft, but even if you are only passing through you’ll enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and hospitality here 365 days a year. Even
if you’re not a pilot, visit Pickens County Airport and experience the spectacular landscape
from the air with a scenic flight.
We have excellent facilities that include an outdoor picnic area, flight planning room with
weather service, and a snack bar. If you are staying for a longer period of time we have overnight and long term aircraft tiedowns. We also have enclosed hangar space for based aircraft.
GSP International Airport: (50 minutes away)
Almost fifty years ago the seeds were planted for what is known today as Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport – Roger Milliken Field. Since that first flight which took place in
1962, GSP has earned a reputation of safety and has grown into one of the finest airports in
the country.
The GSP terminal building has in excess of 226,000 square feet of space, second level jet
bridge boarding and thirteen departure gates.
Two Federal Inspection Stations (FIS) consisting of Customs, Immigrations and Agriculture are
located at GSP. The first FIS facility located under the south concourse is designed to handle
250 international passengers per hour. The second FIS location on the north cargo ramp is
designed to handle cargo and corporate aircraft that require international clearance.
The latest runway extension, completed in June of 1999 extends the runway to 11,001 feet
making it possible for GSP to accommodate any aircraft currently in operation today.
Charleston Port Authority: (4 hours away)
Charleston, South Carolina. Long regarded as one of the country’s top travel destinations for
its history, natural beauty and Southern charm, Charleston is an ideal cruise port. With an efficiently run operation and a new cruise terminal opening in early 2013, our port is ready to
welcome cruise operators and travelers like. The only question is: When do you wish to set
sail?
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LAKES & MORE
Contact:
Executive Director
P.O. Box 149
1390 Smith Grove Rd
Liberty, SC 29657
Phone: 864.898.1500
Fax: 864.843.5790
For those who prefer the life aquatic,
Lake Hartwell, Keowee and Jocassee
offer opportunities for sailing, jet skiing,
water skiing, fishing or just lazing in the
summer sun.
Lake Hartwell is a man-made lake bordering Georgia and South Carolina on the
Savannah, Tugaloo and Seneca rivers. Lake
Hartwell comprises nearly 56,000 acres
of water with a shoreline of 962 miles.
Keowee has a 300-mile shoreline and
18,500 acres of water, while Jocassee has
7,500 acres of deep water and 75 miles of
shoreline. Such large lakes are
some of the most popular attractions for
residents and visitors alike.
Given our lakes and rivers, fishing is one of the favorite pastimes in the region.
From highly competitive bass tournaments on large lakes to the
solitude of fly fishing for speckled rainbow trout in clear mountain streams,
the area offers anglers many options.
Surprisingly, the Upstate also is home to the largest saltwater fishing club in
the state - the Greenville Saltwater Sport Fishing Club. After all, the ocean is
only a short drive away.
The Chattooga River, only an hour drive from downtown Greenville, boasts
world-class white water for kayaking and rafting. The Chattooga is designated
as a National Wild and Scenic River and boasts every level of white water
from Class I riffles to Class V falls and hydraulics. And for those so inclined,
the Upstate is home to numerous shooting clubs, hunt clubs, and has a
reputation for record antler takes.
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SKIING & EXTREME SPORTS
Contact:
Executive Director
Outdoor recreation doesn’t stop during the winter in Pickens. Located in the
mountains of North Carolina, less than a three-hour drive away, is the highest ski slope east of the Rockies. From bunny slopes to black diamond runs,
Beech, Sugar, Hawksnest and several other ski resorts offer a wide range of
skiing, tubing and snowboarding activities.
P.O. Box 149
1390 Smith Grove Rd
Liberty, SC 29657
Phone: 864.898.1500
Fax: 864.843.5790
For the more adventurous sort, hang gliders have been seen taking off from
Paris Mountain, near downtown Greenville, as well as from numerous
locations in Western North Carolina. Sky diving aficionados have their choice
of clubs: Flying Tigers Sport Parachute Center operating in Clemson, South
Carolina, or Sky dive Monroe, Sky dive Carolina or Blue Sky Adventures.
In other parts of the Palmetto State, you will have opportunities for honing
your soaring skills (Lancaster, SC) as well as developing new talents in
piloting Ultralight planes (Trenton).
The Asheville Mountain Sports Festival’s Adventure Race features twelve
hours of non-stop team racing in mountain biking, trekking and paddling with
plenty of real navigation using map and compass on challenging terrain. This is
the premiere United States Adventure Racing Association event.
For climbing enthusiasts, nearby Table Rock Mountain offers enormous cliff
faces to entice climbers of all levels. A short drive into North Carolina is
Rumbling Bald Mountain, offering an excellent but difficult one and two pitch
climbs. Also in North Carolina, Looking Glass Rock offers routes on premier granite domes, slabs, and walls on its miles of climbable faces. There are
routes here to challenge everyone from beginner to expert.
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URBAN EXPLORATION
Contact:
Executive Director
P.O. Box 149
1390 Smith Grove Rd
Liberty, SC 29657
Phone: 864.898.1500
Fax: 864.843.5790
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Pickens County offers a host of historical
landmarks and locations of interest.Visit Collins
Old Towne in Central and step back in time to a
re-created 1930’s village or visit the Pickens
County Museum in Pickens (housed in a 1920’s
Victorian gaol (jail) which resembles a castle).
Take a tour of French Huguenot Paul de St.
Julien’s home on Clemson University’s campus.
Liberty is the ‘Antiquers Heaven’ where everything
from pre-World War I autos to the old general
store, dentist office, barber shop and more are
displayed.
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Pickens County is home to the Big League
World Series where teams from all over the
globe compete for the title of best in the world in
the 16-18-year-old category. 106 countries around
the world compete for 10 team slots. In 2005 the
event was held at the 100 acre J.B. “Red” Owens
Recreation Complex in Easley.
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Fort Hill is located in the heart of the Clemson
University campus and was the plantation home
of John C. Calhoun.
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A refuge of tranquility, the South Carolina
Botanical Garden features a variety of trees and
thousands of ornamental plants, a duck pond, an
azalea and camellia trail, a pioneer garden with
tool shed and water wheel, seasonal flower beds,
earth sculptures and lots of walking trails. The
garden began in 1959 as a small camellia
collection on a reclaimed landfill site. In 1992 it
was designated as the state’s official garden.
Today it has grown to encompass 295 acres of
natural and cultural attractions.
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GOLF
Contact:
Executive Director
P.O. Box 149
1390 Smith Grove Rd
Liberty, SC 29657
Phone: 864.898.1500
Fax: 864.843.5790
You just found the sweet spot! With more than 51 public and private golf
courses in the Pickens County area, you’re sure to find a course that suits your
level of play.
Pickens Country Club - 864.878.6083
• 18 hole regulation length public course
• 72 par
• 6,220 yards
• 70 rating
• 126 slope
Walker Course / Clemson University. - 864.656.0236
• 72 par
• 6,911 yards
• 73 rating
• 137 slope
Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards - 864.868.4444
• 18 hole regulation length private non-equity course
• 72 par
• 7,006 yards
• 74 rating
• 140 slope
The Rock at Jocassee - 877.878.2030
• 72 par
• 6,514 yards
• 70 rating
• 118 slope
Smithfield Country Club - 864.859.9545
• 18 hole regulation length private equity course
• 72 par
But, if you’re more into spectating than participating, take advantage of the
many Pro-Ams that come to the area, including the BMW Charity Pro-Am tour,
which has brought such celebrities as Kevin Costner, Dan Marino, Alice Cooper
and Kurt Russell to the Upstate.
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CYCLING
Contact:
Executive Director
P.O. Box 149
1390 Smith Grove Rd
Liberty, SC 29657
Phone: 864.898.1500
Fax: 864.843.5790
Opportunities in the Area:
Cycling opportunities abound in Pickens. From road racing to mountain biking,
scenic highways along the Blue Ridge Escarpment as well as hundreds of miles
of trails in the nearby mountains, keep even the most avid cyclist busy every
weekend of the year. For mountain bike enthusiasts, trails at Timmons
Park, Paris Mountain State Park, nearby Issaquena Forest and DuPont State Forest in Brevard, NC, provide ample opportunity to test their skills against
the mountains. The Greenville Spinners is the largest amateur cycling club in
the area, covering all types of cycling.
• Dalton Road Ride - Starting from the Indian Springs Recreation Area, most of this moderately difficult loop (2.3 miles) is on Dalton Road, which is a well maintained gravel and clay road, but several long climbs and two extremely steep descents on a single track provide some technical challenge and provide a good workout.You can increase the
length of your ride by riding the Issaqueena Lake, or Figure Eight at Holly Springs Rides in the same area.
• Figure Eight at Holly Springs - Starting from the Holly Springs
Recreation Area, this strenuous double loop trail spends more time on roads than the others in this area, but it does have a technical singletrack section with a steep eroded climb and descent. A mile long descent helps to bring up the average speed for this ride.
Unfortunately you will have to ride a short section of paved road to make a connection between two sections. A descent on some stone
steps near the end, add a bit of character to this trail.You can increase the length of your ride by riding the Issaqueena Lake, or the Dalton Road rides in the same area.
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TEAM SPORTS & RECREATIONAL LEAGUES
Contact:
Executive Director
P.O. Box 149
1390 Smith Grove Rd
Liberty, SC 29657
Phone: 864.898.1500
Fax: 864.843.5790
If you want to stay in shape, hone your competitive edge or just
have a good time with your peers, Pickens offers a wide range of
recreation league-level sports teams. The Pickens County YMCA
and the Central-Clemson Recreation Center provides opportunities
for soccer, softball, volleyball, baseball and basketball tennis, swimming,
karate and gymnastics for both youth and adults.
Central-Clemson Rec. Center - 864.639.1111
• Two full-size basketball/volleyball gyms complete with electronic scoreboards and spectator bleachers.
• A 6-lane, 25-yard pool for lap swimming, swim lessons, water aerobics,
“waterwalking,” water sports, family and open swim time, and a variety of
other activities
• A large, heated therapy pool with Jacuzzi jets
• A state-of-the-art 7,200 sq.ft. fitness room, including 7 treadmills, 3 stair climbers,
3 stationary bikes, rowing machines, 3 elliptical cross-trainers, free-weights, and
25 Icaran machines
• 3,000 sq. ft. Aerobics room
• Showers, lockers and changing rooms
Easley Rec. Center - 864.855.7932
• 3 lighted grass in-field baseball fields (press box/concessions/bathroom)
• 5 lighted dirt in-field softball/baseball fields (press box/concessions/bathroom)
• 6 multi-purpose soccer/football fields with lights, press box, concession stand,
and restrooms.
• 5 soccer/football fields
• 18 hole disc golf course
• Outdoor Basketball Court
• Picnic Shelter
• Nature Trail approximately 1 mile
• 2 Playground Units
• Larry D. Bagwell Gymnasium.
Pickens Rec. Center - 864.878.2296
• Playground of Promise
• Picnic Pavilion, concession/picnic area & two additional picnic shelters
• Tennis courts
• Four baseball/softball fields
• Football field w/grandstands
• Soccer field
• Multi-purpose field
• Smaller playground area,
• Two mile walking/nature trail and Pickens Recreation Center
• Two gymnasiums which can be used for (2) basketball or (4) volleyball courts
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TEAM SPORTS & RECREATIONAL LEAGUES
Contact:
Executive Director
P.O. Box 149
1390 Smith Grove Rd
Liberty, SC 29657
Phone: 864.898.1500
Fax: 864.843.5790
Kids and Teens:
• Summer swim lessons for all skill levels and ages, with certified instructors
(private lessons also available)
• A competitive swim team-The Clemson Aquatic Team-with divisions for all ages
• Karate lessons for ages 12 and up with professional instructor of a traditional
Japanese martial art
• League basketball and volleyball play as well as frequent “pickup” games in the gyms
• Week long summer sports camps
• “Teen Nights” with volleyball, rec. ball, snacks and music
• Lifeguard training and certification classes
• Tumbling classes for ages 5 and up
• On-site birthday parties
• Swim time set aside specifically for families
• Special “parent and tot” swim lessons designed to help your toddler become
accustomed to the water
Adults:
• Love the Long Hours and Variety of Fitness Programs
• Both group fitness and water aerobics classes, with sessions scheduled at times
convenient for working parents, stay-at-home moms, and shift employees
• Private adult swim lessons
• Dance classes (Shag, Swing, etc.)
• League basketball and volleyball play, as well as nightly “pickup” games
• Lap swimming in the 25-yard lap pool
• Relaxation and physical therapy in the large therapy pool
• Staff assistance with fitness program design and proper equipment usage
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ARTS & CULTURE
Contact:
Executive Director
P.O. Box 149
1390 Smith Grove Rd
Liberty, SC 29657
Phone: 864.898.1500
Fax: 864.843.5790
Clemson University’s carillon concerts are a special treat. The 47 bells atop Tillman Hall
on campus offer a wide repertoire - from show tunes to holiday carols and special concerts.
The Brooks Center for the Performing Arts is
Clemson University’s home for the performing arts.
The state-of-the-art facility opened in 1994 and is
comprised of 1,000-seat proscenium theatre, a black
box theatre, and recital hall. The main hall features
computer controlled lighting systems, a multi-channel
Allen and Heath soundboard, a Meyer speaker
system and a 66’ flyloft. The center presents more
than 75 performances each year, including Broadway
touring shows, international chamber music
ensembles, Clemson student productions and family
entertainment.
Peace Center for the Performing Arts is
widely recognized as one of the most acoustically
superior venues in the nation. The Peace Center has
hosted a wide variety of troupes, groups, quartets,
quintets and orchestras. Home of the Greenville
Symphony, led by Maestro Edvard Tchivzhel, the
Peace Center featured “A Celebration with Yo-Yo Ma”
in May of 2004.
The Bi-Lo Center, just a few short blocks away from
the Peace Center, has been host to an incredibly wide
variety of acts over the past several years. Eric
Clapton, Bette Middler, Phish, Rod Stewart, Shania
Twain and Neil Diamond, to name just a few, have
been some of the headliners acts to appear in
Greenville.
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ARTS & CULTURE
Contact:
Executive Director
P.O. Box 149
1390 Smith Grove Rd
Liberty, SC 29657
Phone: 864.898.1500
Fax: 864.843.5790
As for museums, the region is best known for two
impressive collections: the Andrew Wyeth Collection at
the Greenville County Museum of Art, and the Bob
Jones University Museum and Gallery, long recognized
as the “largest collection of religious art in the Western
Hemisphere.”
Some of the Local Arts Organizations include:
• Art Bomb
• Bob Jones University Museum and Gallery
• Carolina Ballet Theater
• Carolina Youth Symphony
• Centre Stage
• Furman University’s Department of Theatre Arts
• Greenville Chorale
• Greenville Little Theatre
• Greenville Symphony Orchestra
• Metropolitan Arts Council
• South Carolina Arts Commission
• South Carolina Ballet
• South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities
• South Carolina Water Color Society
• The BI-LO Center
• The Brooks Center for the Performing Arts (Clemson)
• The Carolina Arts
• The Children’s Theatre
• The Children’s Museum
• The Fine Arts Center
• The Greenville County Museum of Art
• The Peace Center of Performing Arts
• The Tri-State Sculptors
• The Warehouse Theater
• Upstate Visual Arts
• Upstate History Museum
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THEATER
Contact:
Executive Director
P.O. Box 149
1390 Smith Grove Rd
Liberty, SC 29657
Phone: 864.898.1500
Fax: 864.843.5790
For those who are thespian-minded, the region certainly has no shortage of
excellent theatrical facilities and productions. From Broadway-level productions
at the Peace Center to cutting-edge theatre at Centre Stage, to Greenville
Little Theater and the SC Children’s Theatre productions to the hilarious local
satires of Café and Then Some, Greenville can offer something to your liking.
2012-2013 SAMPLE of Productions and Events
Foothills Playhouse:
Seussical Jr.
The Haunting
See How They Run
Peace Center:
Mary Poppins
Blue Man Group
Jersey Boys July
Centre Stage:
Angel Street
Miracle on 34 Street
Rock ‘n Roll Forever
Little Theater:
Dracula Bites
Sherlock Holmes & the Case of the Jersey Lily
Elvis Has Left The Building
Children’s Theatre:
Sound of Music
Jingle Bells Batman Smells
Charlotte’s Web
Also nearby is the newly renovated Falls Park and is home to the Upstate
Shakespeare Festival, one of the South’s premiere troupes dedicated to
bringing the Bard to the masses.
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LISTENING VENUES
Contact:
Executive Director
P.O. Box 149
1390 Smith Grove Rd
Liberty, SC 29657
Phone: 864.898.1500
Fax: 864.843.5790
Music During The Week:
The area offers a number of festivals and events from April to October to whet
your appetite for music. On Wednesdays, enjoy the family friendly Reedy River
Nighttime Concert Series, which provides a variety of musical styles including
jazz, country, patriotic, rock & roll, blues and reggae. On Thursdays
at Piazza Bergamo, enjoy Downtown Alive, a weekly fundraiser for the Metropolitan Arts Council, featuring a mixture of pop, blues, acoustic and reggae
performances. And, on Fridays, enjoy Main Street Fridays, providing some of the
best local, regional and national talent in a variety of music. Children’s activities
are also included in this family-friendly event.
Other outdoor musical events include the bluegrasstinged Music on the Mountain at Roper Mountain Science Center and the more standards-oriented Music
by the Lake held at Furman University during the warmer months.
The City of Greenville has recently inaugurated its Acoustic Café series, a
program designed to encourage street performers to show off their talents
on Main Street.You can find flautists, cellists, bluegrass pickers and many more
folks “playing for their dinner” in our tree-lined downtown streets.
Listening venues in the area providing access to such great acts as Hot Tuna, the
Subdudes, Damien Rice, Arlo Guthrie, Doc Watson and many, many more.
Some of these venues are:
• Handlebar Listening Room
• Smiley’s Acoustic Cafe
• The Brown Street Club
• Purple Onion (Landrum, SC)
• Orange Peel Social Aide and Pleasure Club (Asheville, NC)
There is truly something for every listening taste, every weekend, & most
every night!
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LOCAL ARTIST SCENE / GALLERIES & MORE
Contact:
Executive Director
P.O. Box 149
1390 Smith Grove Rd
Liberty, SC 29657
Phone: 864.898.1500
Fax: 864.843.5790
The Rudolph Lee Gallery (in Lee Hall) on the Clemson University campus,
regularly stages art exhibitions during the academic year that primarily
highlights the work of students, faculty and area artists.
The Fran Hanson Discovery Center is the visitor center for the South
Carolina Botanical Garden and new home of the Garden Gift Shop! Coffee,
soft drinks and snacks are available to enjoy on the patio or to carry with you
on your garden adventure. The Discovery Center features a rotating art exhibit
of work by local artists. Meet the Featured Artist on the 3rd Saturday of the
Month on Friends of the Garden Day.
Also on the campus of Clemson University is the Hendrix Student Center’s
163-seat McKissisk Theater which shows first-run films and documentaries.
Less than 30 minutes south of Pickens County, Anderson offers exhibits of the
art at the Anderson Arts Center and further south at the Rainey Fine Arts
Center at Anderson College.
The area is home to more than 65 art galleries. Many of these are included
in the annual Open Studios event, an opportunity for the public to see how
artists work in their studios. Based on similar events in San Francisco, Seattle
and Boston, Open Studios allows one to step inside the private area where the
profession actually happens.
The Art Bomb Company is a recently created non-profit organization that provides working studio space for local area artists and seeks to promote visual
arts in the South Carolina Upstate area. Sixteen artists currently work in this
space including potters, photographers, painters and metal smiths.
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ART INSTRUCTION & FILM MAKING
Contact:
Executive Director
P.O. Box 149
1390 Smith Grove Rd
Liberty, SC 29657
Phone: 864.898.1500
Fax: 864.843.5790
Art Instruction:
For more of a hands-on approach to the arts, the region offers a number of
learning studios.
The Greenville Woodworkers Guild exists to improve the woodworking skills
at local crafts.
For those who want to pursue more traditional arts, Penland School of Crafts
is a national center for craft education located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of
Western North Carolina. The school offers workshops in books & paper, clay,
drawing, glass, iron, metals, photography, printmaking, textiles, and wood.
The nearby mountains of North Carolina are also home to the Southern Highlands Crafts Guild. Second in age only to the Boston Society of Arts and Crafts,
the Guild now represents over 700 craftspeople in 293 counties of 9 southeastern states.
Film Making:
If film is your passion, you should know that the region is home to one of the
most acclaimed independent filmmakers in the south. Jeff Summerel
and Bud Anderson of Spontaneous Productions have directed and produced
such acclaimed films as Vision Problems and Kudzulla, a hilarious send-up best
described as “Ed Wood-meets-Mystery Science Theater.”
Also located in the area is Pigeon Pie Films, a studio
focusing on documenting the culture of the Appalachian region.
South Carolina has been the location for shooting a number of major motion
pictures, including Mel Gibson’s The Patriot, The Legend of Bagger Vance,
Forrest Gump, The Prince of Tides as well as the recently-released Radio.
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REGIONAL FESTIVALS
Contact:
Executive Director
P.O. Box 149
1390 Smith Grove Rd
Liberty, SC 29657
Phone: 864.898.1500
Fax: 864.843.5790
Pickens Azalea Festival - “When the azaleas are blooming in Pickens, South Carolina,
the little town celebrates! The Pickens Azalea Festival is like a large family reunion given by local
civic groups for area folks and those that have been away for a few years. They also welcome
folks who have never lived in Pickens to come join the fun.” Held in April on Main Street in
Pickens. This one-day event offers children’s games, a complete variety of foods, arts and crafts,
and live entertainment during the day. Admission is free. For more info, call 864.878.3258
Easley Livin’, Pickens - In May of each year, a business expo and festival including crafts,
vendors, entertainment and local restaurant specialties. For more info, call 864.859.2693
Blue Ridge Fest, Pickens - This two-day event is held in May with all proceeds going to
charity. Friday offers a night of beach music and a car show followed by a Bike Run on Saturday.
For more info, call (864) 878-6326.
July 3rd Clemsonfest, Clemson - On the evening before Independence Day,
Clemsonfest kicks off numerous area festivals and is the only opportunity to see a major
fireworks display over beautiful Lake Hartwell. Join thousands of revelers for family fun in the
early evening with games, food, and crafts. Later enjoy doing South Carolina’s official dance, the
Shag, to the best of hot beach groups such as the Tams as the fireworks ring in the 4th. For
more info, call (864) 654-1200 or visit us at www.clemsonchamber.org.
Big League World Series, Easley - In August of each year, the International Big
League World Series is played in the J.B. Owens Recreation Complex. This includes a parade
and a community outing. For more info, call (864) 855-7933.
Central Heritage Festival, Central - This annual event highlights the charming
town of Central’s rich history and provides a variety of family entertainments including the
Drover’s Old Time Medicine Show and others. The festival also showcases local arts and crafts,
thrills the children in the special kids’ area and provides a variety of food and beverages for everybody. It is usually on the last Saturday of September that the Clemson Tigers are not playing
football at home. For more info, call us at (864) 639-5608 or visit us at
www.clemsonchamber.org.
Old Country Fair, Liberty - This annual fall festival is held in Sarlin Community
Square, downtown Liberty. Featuring kids’ rides, game booths, crafts, food vendors, car show,
local restaurant dining and live entertainment all day.
Pumpkin Festival, Pumpkintown - Pumpkintown, South Carolina is a humble
place on the map, but once each year it attracts more than 30,000 pilgrims for a monumental
harvest tradition, the annual Pumpkin Festival. With a gorgeous setting in the Oolenoy valley
and within view of scenic Table Rock, the Pumpkin Festival will take you out in nature where
you can best enjoy the crisp, cool days of early October in South Carolina. After finding almost
anything possible “pumpkin,” you can sit back and admire autumn’s early glory of color, meet
up with old friends, and applaud the local entertainment. Aside from real pumpkins for sale, you
will find autumn crafts, pumpkin pies, and--yes--even pumpkin butter. The locals make it best
and sell out early.
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REGIONAL FESTIVALS
Contact:
Executive Director
P.O. Box 149
1390 Smith Grove Rd
Liberty, SC 29657
Phone: 864.898.1500
Fax: 864.843.5790
Music festivals are popular in the area. The annual MerleFest, held in memory
of Doc Watson’s son, is held in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. This four-day celebration of American Music brings together the best names in bluegrass music.
In 2004, Sam Bush, Bela Fleck & Edgar Meyer, David Grisman Quintet, Nickel
Creek, Donna the Buffalo, Tony Rice Unit, Earl Scruggs, Gillian Welch, Hot Tuna
and more than 80 other acts will be appearing during the event.
A bit closer to Pickens - in fact, less than an hour’s drive away - is the annual
Flat Rock Music Festival. This very family-friendly festival blends camping,
boating and swimming with music, food and crafts. Some of the acts in September 2003 included: the Nashville Bluegrass Band (of “O Brother, Where Art
Thou?” fame), Acoustic Syndicate, Southern Culture on the Skids, the Steep
Canyon Rangers and the Cigar Store Indians.
Two other world-renowned festivals are held just a short drive from Pickens.
In nearby Greenville County, Freedom Weekend Aloft is held during Memorial Day Weekend. 100 of the country’s premiere hot-air balloonists fly at this
invitation-only event. Crowds of more than 175,000
persons enjoy tethered balloon rides, great food and entertainment from a
wide variety of performers. In 2003, headliners included Trace Atkins, David Lee
Roth and the Doobie Brothers.
For those with a bit of the Scottish spirit within, the Grandfather Mountain
Highland Games and Gathering O’ Scottish Clans is held during the
second full weekend of each July. Approximately 30,000 individuals representing
135 clans attend the event. The Games include such
traditional favorites as tossing the caber, herding sheep, throwing the hammer
as well as dancing, drumming and the ever-popular parade of the tartans.
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HOUSING
Contact:
Executive Director
P.O. Box 149
1390 Smith Grove Rd
Liberty, SC 29657
Phone: 864.898.1500
Fax: 864.843.5790
• There are nearly 900 residential subdivisions in Pickens County that offer all manner of living styles an amenities from modest comforts
to sheer opulence.
• The median price asked for a house in Pickens is $123,500
compared to the national average of $166,200.
• The value of residential new construction permits has risen nearly 54.7% in the past year.
• Pickens County’s population has risen 7.6% in the past ten years and it is projected to remain on that trend over the next decade.
• The median cost for rental property in Pickens is $503.
U.S. Bureau of the Census 2010
Pickens County, South Carolina
• Population of 119,224
• 51,244 housing units in Pickens
• 45,228 households
• 2.5 persons per household
• 29,540 families
• 3.0 persons per family
• Per capita income is $27,385
• Median family income is $40,110
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EDUCATION
Contact:
Executive Director
P.O. Box 149
1390 Smith Grove Rd
Liberty, SC 29657
Phone: 864.898.1500
Fax: 864.843.5790
SAT Composite Scores-- School District of Pickens County
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
District
1497
1525
1547
1523
1541
State
1461
1445
1443
1436
1422
Nation
1511
1493
1497
1500
1498
ACT Composite Scores-- School District of Pickens County
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
District
21.5
22.6
22.9
22.6
22.6
State
19.9
19.8
20.0
20.1
20.2
Nation
21.1
21.1
21.0
21.1
21.2
• Newsweek (6/16/09) ranks D.W. Daniel High School (Central) in
Nation’s Top 1,500 “Best High Schools”
• US News and World Report names D.W. Daniel High School 2012 (Central) South Carolina’s top traditional Public High School
• Ranked #1 in South Carolina for Average SAT scores among
county-wide school districts- 2011
• Ranked #1 in South Carolina for Average ACT scores among
• $374M School Building Program
• 4 New High Schools, 2 Elementary Schools & State-of-the-Art
Technology Center
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EDUCATION
Our
Achievement
Contact:
Executive Director
P.O. Box 149
1390 Smith Grove Rd
Liberty, SC 29657
Phone: 864.898.1500
Fax: 864.843.5790
Federal Report Card
The school district earned a “B” with a score of
83.7, which exceeds the state’s expectation for
performance.
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The school district earned an Absolute rating of
“Good” and a Growth rating of “Below Average.”
The Absolute rating compares the district to
a statewide standard, while the Growth rating
compares the district to its own achievement in the
previous year.
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instructional goal to be an 80 percent on-time
graduation rate. Our schools have made steady
progress toward that goal for several years, and the
dropout rate has also declined for three years in a
row. Although our students’ scores on the ACT and
SAT dipped in 2013, they still remain competitive
compared to the state and nation.
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All people are unique and valuable.
All people can learn and contribute
to society.
Education is a shared responsibility.
Education is the key to success.
Cultural diversity promotes full
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The district’s on-time graduation rate rose for the fourth consecutive year to 76.8 percent,
surpassing the average rate for South Carolina districts with a similar poverty rate.
17 schools earned Palmetto Gold and Silver Awards for achievement or closing the
achievement gap.
Every SDPC school scored Average or above on the 2013 SC Department of Education
report card’s Absolute ratings. 11 schools scored Excellent, 11 scored Good, and three
were Average.
Darleen Sutton, a first grade teacher at Pickens Elementary School, was named the 2013
South Carolina Teacher of the Year.
The district partnered with Col. Patrick Forrester, a NASA astronaut and pilot of the space
shuttle, to advance its STEM initiatives (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math).
SDPC successfully launched the Sailboat Challenge, a 2nd grade STEM project, and
the Glider Challenge, a STEM project for 8th grade students. Both programs built on the
success of the JetToy Challenge for 5th graders.
The Career and Technology Center launched the first School-To-Registered-Apprenticeship
program in the Upstate through a partnership with United Tool and Mold and Apprenticeship
Carolina.
Students improved their passage rate on the High School Exit Exam for the fifth year in a
row.
SDPC received the Live United Award from the United Way of Pickens County for its
employee giving campaign. The SDPC was one of the charity’s top three donors with more
than $50,000 raised.
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BAPTIST EASLEY HOSPITAL
Contact:
Executive Director
P.O. Box 149
1390 Smith Grove Rd
Liberty, SC 29657
Phone: 864.898.1500
Fax: 864.843.5790
Baptist Easley leads the region in the number and volume of inpatient and
outpatient services provided because of the depth and breadth of available
services including general, acute and critical care; the number and diversity
of specialty physicians providing the full array of treatment from primary to
emergency care and beyond; care that is delivered with compassion by a staff
that records high levels of satisfaction in their work and achieves the highest level
of patient satisfaction in the nation; and because of its emphasis on leadership
development, patient safety and quality outcomes. All patients are provided needed
care regardless of ability to pay.
The 1,138-bed system in Columbia, a JCAHO-accredited institution, has more than
8,400 employees and 1,000 physicians. The hospitals of Palmetto Health provide
care for 70 percent of the residents of Richland County and more than 55 percent
of the healthcare for the combined Richland/Lexington county area. The latest
technology and treatment protocols go hand-in-hand with quality patient care.
Palmetto Health is composed of four outstanding hospitals—Palmetto Health
Richland and Baptist in Columbia, and the Heart Hospital and Children’s Hospital
in Columbia.
Baptist Easley Hospital, (109 licensed beds), located in the beautiful upstate
of South Carolina, is a leading community hospital which celebrated its 50th
anniversary in 2008. The hospital is the primary healthcare service provider in
Pickens County.
As of October 1, 2009, Palmetto Health entered a joint venture with Greenville
Hospital System University Medical Center to operate Baptist Easley Hospital.
Our hospitals are highly respected, long-time members of the community. Each
year, we treat nearly a half million patients, welcome more than 6,600 babies into
the world, treat more than 80,000 pediatric patients and 3,000 cancer patients,
accommodate more than 160,000 Emergency department visits, perform nearly
50,000 mammograms, and make close to 32,000 home care visits.
The system also boasts Pastoral Counseling Centers in Columbia and Easley, as
well as a strong occupational health program for area employers, HealthWorks.
Owned Facilities
Palmetto Health Richland (649 beds)
Palmetto Health Baptist (489 beds)
Baptist Easley Hospital (109 beds with Greenville Hospital System)
Palmetto Health Parkridge
Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital
Palmetto Health Heart Hospital
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CANNON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Contact:
Executive Director
P.O. Box 149
1390 Smith Grove Rd
Liberty, SC 29657
Phone: 864.898.1500
Fax: 864.843.5790
Cannon Memorial Hospital in Pickens, SC, is the result of a country doctor’s
dream to bring medical care to the people of Pickens County. Beginning more than
50 years ago as a three-room clinic, Cannon Memorial today is a modern, high-tech
facility where patients not only receive the best medical care, but also individual
care, attention, and genuine concern that is so often overlooked in today’s health
care arena.
Dr. E. Gaine Cannon founded the first Cannon Hospital located on Pendleton
Street and named it as a memorial to his father Dr. James Cannon. In 1949 the
hospital grew to an 88-bed facility and was sold to community leaders who formed
a non-profit organization. In 1982 a new hospital was built at its current location
on W.G Acker Drive, and because of the growth of the community, the Outpatient
Services building was added in 1991. Today, Cannon Memorial is a 55-bed
facility with staff physicians who specialize in such areas as urology, orthopedics,
cardiology, and gastroenterology. The hospital also added medical practices
including family practices locations, surgical and orthopedics.
Today, our hospital offers a full range of state-of-the-art medical technology,
equipment, and services to meet the health care needs of the community. The
expanded services of today’s hospital include a 24-hour Emergency Department,
a full service laboratory, on site CT and MRI , physical therapy, critical care unit,
sleep clinic, wellness programs for both children and adults, and diagnostic imaging
for both inpatient and outpatient. We sponsor health fairs, flu clinics, CPR training,
fitness classes, support groups, and many other community wellness services
through our Wellness Center located at the hospital.
In 2009, Cannon Memorial Hospital signed a partnership agreement with AnMed
Health in Anderson, SC, to create a new healthcare network. AnMed Health is
affiliated with Carolinas HealthCare System out of Charlotte, NC. The agreement
will allow Cannon the opportunity to enhance patient care services and lower
cost through economies of scale. The affiliation was intended to prepare our
community hospital for the changes that will occur in the future with the
healthcare delivery system. Click here to learn more about the services offered at
AnMed Health – http://www.anmedhealth.org/
Cannon Hospital is built on a firm foundation of rich history, a vision for advanced
health care and genuine compassion for the people of this community and will
be able to enhance this tradition with our new affiliation. Cannon Memorial
Hospital…..Traditional Values. Personal Service. Quality Care – Since 1947.
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GREENVILLE HOSPITAL SYSTEM UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
Contact:
Executive Director
P.O. Box 149
1390 Smith Grove Rd
Liberty, SC 29657
Phone: 864.898.1500
Fax: 864.843.5790
Greenville Hospital System is a not-for-profit academic health organization
committed to medical excellence through research and education and is
accredited by the Joint Commission of Accreditation of Hospital Organizations
(JCAHO). Our five campuses provide integrated healthcare to communities across
Greenville County and beyond through a tertiary referral and education center,
community hospitals, a long term acute care hospital, nursing home, outpatient
facilities and wellness centers.
Greenville Hospital System at a Glance
• Physician education affiliations with Medical University of South Carolina and University of South Carolina Medical School.
• Nursing education and allied health affiliations with Bob Jones University, Greenville Technical College, University of South Carolina Upstate, Clemson University, Tri-County Technical College, and Lander University, among others
• Eight residency programs with a total of 130 residents
• Approximately 1,000 physicians on the Medical Staff
• Over 7,500 employees (See job listings)
• Total 1,110 beds
Our Facilities
Greenville Memorial Hospital Campus: 750-bed Greenville Memorial Hospital
tertiary referral and academic center, including Children’s Hospital; Roger C. Peace
Hospital--Rehabilitation (53 beds); Marshall I. Pickens Hospital--Behavioral Health
(63 beds + 7 beds in Children’s program)
• Greer Medical Campus: Greer Memorial Hospital (58 beds), Cottages at Brushy Creek (144 beds)
• Simpsonville Medical Campus: Hillcrest Memorial Hospital (43 beds)
• North Greenville Hospital: Long Term Acute Care: (45 beds)
• Patewood Medical Campus: Patewood Hospital; outpatient surgery center, primary care offices, Outpatient Center.
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PICKENS COUNTY
Contact:
Executive Director
P.O. Box 149
1390 Smith Grove Rd
Liberty, SC 29657
Phone: 864.898.1500
Fax: 864.843.5790
Pickens County offers unparalleled quality of life. From the Blue Ridge Mountains
to Lakes Jocassee, Keowee and Hartwell to pristine golf courses and golfing
communities to the nearby amenities of downtown Greenville. In a single day in
Pickens County, you could view Lake Jocassee from the Blue Ridge Mountains, take
in a round of golf at a world class Jack Nicklaus or Tom Fazio designed golf course,
take a boat ride on Lake Keowee and still have time to have for upscale dining.
Consider This...
Pickens County
• Pickens County’s quality of life is second to none. Within 30 minutes you could be in the mountains looking down at the pristine waters of
Lake Jocassee. Within 30 minutes you could be skimming across the
blue waters of Lake Keowee. Within 30 minutes you could be dining in a four star restaurant followed by a symphonic orchestral performance.
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up a seamless process. Industrial park sites are immediately available, as well as a selection of quality builders
for customizing plant and office facilities to individual employer specifications, or adapting existing sites to new
occupants. The unique qualities for living and working in Pickens County, South Carolina make it an easy choice!
taxcounty-wide
incentives, minimal school
intrusion from
state and local
governments, and cost- effective material and product
districts2011
transportation as making Pickens County an exceptional place to work. The hospitable business environment
and supportive local college and university training programs render relocation, expansion or business start-
• Pickens County has zero unionization.
For more information on how Pickens County can benefit your business, call
A. Ray Farley II, CEcD, Executive Director at (864) 898-1500 ext. 100 or e-mail rfarley @alliancepickens.com.
Visit our website at
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