Ron Barnett
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Meet 4 homeless vets and learn about plans to provide shelter for many more
A formerly homeless veteran has established a Christian nonprofit that provides shelter for homeless vets and will expand its operations next year. → Read More
It's been a tough year for Pickens County Shelter of Hope, but the project moves forward
After a series of setbacks, Pickens County's first homeless shelter is taking shape and could open in 2019. → Read More
It's been a tough year for Pickens County Shelter of Hope, but the project moves forward
After a series of setbacks, Pickens County's first homeless shelter is taking shape and could open in 2019. → Read More
Ruby Tuesday closes in Easley; City hopes for more local restaurants
After more than a decade, Ruby Tuesday's in Easley shut down without warning last weekend. → Read More
Ruby Tuesday closes in Easley; City hopes for more local restaurants
After more than a decade, Ruby Tuesday's in Easley shut down without warning last weekend. → Read More
State 183 bridge over Saluda River to be closed in January for 'emergency repairs'
The state Department of Transportation recommends a 20-mile detour for travelers of the highway that connects Greenville and Pickens. → Read More
Easley woman shares how she became the first enlisted soldier to become an Army Ranger
One thing I learned very quickly from Easley native Sgt. Amanda Kelley: The test to become an Army Ranger is exactly the same for everybody. → Read More
Walt Wilkins seeking re-election as solicitor in Greenville and Pickens counties
Walt Wilkins is seeking re-election as Solicitor of the 13th Judicial Circuit a post he has held for 8 years. He will be opposed by Lucas Marchant. → Read More
Time capsule opening brings tears, laughter, as Pickens County celebrates Sesquicentennial
Gov. Henry McMaster read a proclamation, declaring Oct.5-6 Pickens County Days. The Sesquicentennial celebration continues on Saturday in Easley. → Read More
Easley wrestling with what to do about food trucks
Easley is trying to find a way for food trucks to coexist with brick and mortar restaurants. → Read More
Greenville Segway tour plenty of fun but some of the history is a little fuzzy
Columnist Ron Barnett hopped on a Segway to see what it's like and gets an earful of fun. → Read More
Florence: rivers rapidly rise, roads closing, danger looms
Florence: Storm moves into Upstate Sunday, toppled trees and knocked out power, but its wrath continues terrorizing Wilmington and surrounding areas → Read More
Florence: rivers rapidly rise, roads closing, danger looms
Florence: Storm moves into Upstate Sunday, toppled trees and knocked out power, but its wrath continues terrorizing Wilmington and surrounding areas → Read More
Tropical Storm Florence: Catastrophic flooding still a major concern across the Carolinas
As Tropical Storm Florence gets done impacting the coast, it will head inland slowly. → Read More
Florence live coverage: Eye of the storm now over South Carolina
Although its wind speed now classes Florence as a tropical storm, the danger continues. At least three have died, and "catastrophic flooding" is expected. → Read More
Hurricane Florence: The storm has weakened but is speeding up
The hurricane track remains uncertain, but Upstate residents are preparing for lots of rain and wind as evacuees arrive from the coast. → Read More
Meet Stella and Lula, Nick Theodore's centenarian sisters who say 100 is the new 80
Former Lt. Gov. Nick Theodore has not one but two sisters who are over 100 years old, and that's a lot of memories. → Read More
Pumpkintown gets first new store in 80 years: Dollar General
The new Dollar General store is expected to open this fall in Pumpkintown in northern Pickens County. → Read More
Iconic Clemson festival Spittoono comes back from the dead; 5 charities will benefit
Clemson's iconic back-to-school festival, which had been set to end after last year's 37th running, will return later this month with new organizers. → Read More
Retired IBM computer pioneer is a one-man 'Geezer Squad' at Greenville retirement center
Ken Guion, 81, has been on the cutting edge of computer technology for 56 years. Now he helps residents at Rolling Green Village retirement center. → Read More