Passing the city of Easley on Calhoun Memorial Highway, one might not even notice the quiet city of approximately 20,000 residents that lies behind this busy line of commerce. 

A quick turn on one of the barely noticeable neighborhood streets takes you quickly into a quiet residential street, followed by another quiet residential street. 

Easley's scenic downtown has plenty of sidewalks where it is common to see residents casually strolling. In this photo Carolyn Schmidt walks with her 3-year-old grandson Jacob McAlister along NE Main Street in downtown Easley.