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06/18/2026

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06/18/2026

☕️Thursday, June 18, 2026
Weather: Cloudy. 89 high / 69 low

The City of Liberty offices will be closed on the Federal Holiday - “Juneteenth”

Do better- City of Pickens, City of Easley, City of Clemson….

06/18/2026

06/17/2026

I’m a little late today…..🤦🏽‍♀️Between Father’s Day events & Juneteenth- we have plenty to do this weekend……the Rogers Family Reunion🫶🏽 and Obama’s Presidential Library opening on June 19th….What an Awesome June:-)

If you are Republican, head on over to Early Voting…..

06/17/2026

I’ve been wanting to learn to play Mahjong…..

Looking for a fun way to spend your Wednesday evening? Join us tonight for the first Let’s Play Mahjong evening session!

This is not a class, but a welcoming space for anyone who enjoys Mahjong or wants to learn by playing. We’ll have experienced players there who are happy to help beginners get started, so don’t be afraid to join in!

Wednesdays evenings during the summer
6:00 PM
Larry Bagwell Gym

A gym membership is required to participate.

Grab a seat at the table, meet some new friends, and see what everyone is talking about. We hope to see you tonight!

06/16/2026

06/15/2026

☕️Monday, June 15, 2026
Weather: Sunny. 85 high

Hope your weekend was a great one…First Lady Luncheon for First Lady Dr. Frankie Williams at Easley Union Missionary Baptist Church, the decorations of Pink & Gold were absolutely stunning….an elegant brunch enjoyed by all and honored for a beautiful First Lady….

The Rogers Family Reunion is gearing up for a weekend of Fun in Georgia….

As we begin to celebrate “Juneteenth” festivities this weekend….remember those who sacrificed for us to have the privilege to vote….

Please get your children, grandchildren & great-grandchildren, heck get your parents registered to Vote & a membership at your local NAACP…

The SC NAACP National Freedom Fund celebrated their annual banquet in Columbia, SC with guest speaker, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett…

Teddy Swims made his entrance in Easley this weekend and what a fun time was had by all…it was truly hot outside…but joining in the festivities was Rep Neal Collins who happened to invite his good friend..Rep Justin Bamberg, a licensed attorney from Bamberg County, and a fiery politician who is making a lot of good noise in Columbia

I hope you had the opportunity to see the last showing of The Wiz at the Foothills Playhouse, where Miss Alena Craig was a part of the cast….

Simpsonville Arts Center had its last showing on Sunday of the No Dreams Deferred, “The Wiz”….

06/14/2026

The Statewide Primary Runoffs will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Please note:
Only voters who cast a ballot in the Republican primary on June 9, 2026, or who did not vote in the primary election, are eligible to vote in the June 23, 2026, runoff election.

This means if you placed a Democratic ballot in the primary on June 9, 2026, you are not eligible to participate in the runoff election on June 23, 2026.

There are two runoff elections:

✅ Republican nomination for Governor
✅ Attorney General