Latest Census figures show us as the 56th most populous county in the state 2020 U.S. Census figures released last week show that Pickens County…
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Editorials serve a purpose – to get us thinking
By Staff Writer on August 11, 2021
Every week someone on our staff sits down to hammer out an editorial. The purpose of which is simple: to get folks thinking. Previous editorial…
Qualifying for municipal seats next week
By Staff Writer on August 11, 2021
The cities of Jasper, Nelson and Talking Rock have numerous seats up for election, with candidate qualifying to be held Monday, Aug. 16 through Wednesday, Aug. 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Pickens County Elections Office on Pioneer Road in Jasper. The election will be this November.
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City council seats held by Sonny Proctor and Anne Sneve are up for grabs. Candidates must be a resident of the city of Jasper and have lived there for one year. Qualifying fees are $35.