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Easley Patch Weekly Roundup: March 19-24

Missed Patch this week? Here's what's you've missed.

Here are a few of the stories we were talking about on Patch this week:

Saturday, March 24

The fun continues until 5 p.m., so head downtown for music, food, shopping and more.

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Friday, March 23

The Easley store is giving away 10,000 free T-shirts this weekend to folks who registered on the store website.

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It’s not an official high school sport, but rugby enthusiasts are hoping that will change in the next five to 10 years.

Indoor archery range, supplies store hopes to hit the mark with area enthusiasts.

Thursday, March 22

The bill that the Lexington senator is sponsoring would make South Carolina the ninth state to offer such special licenses for military veterans.

Sen. Mike Rose's amendment, which makes sexual abuse reporting mandatory for all adults, passes the Senate and moves on to the House.

(in West Ashley Patch)

The State Supreme Court had reversed the man's previous conviction in September 2011. A Pickens County man has been sentenced to time served and will remain on the sex offender registry and under GPS monitoring for the remainder of his life.

State legislator introduces change to SC's Stand Your Ground law In the wake of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin's death.

At a press conference about the disappearance of Marjorie Gayle McCaffrey Thrusday afternoon the Charleston County Sheriff's Office announced it had identified a person of interest.

Two months after failing to deliver South Carolina for former Gov. Mitt Romney, South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley will return to the frontrunner's campaign trail.

The 9th Annual Spring Fling sponsored by the Easley Downtown Business Association is set to open at 9 a.m. on Saturday.

Beginning the 2012-13 school year, each student who plans to drive to school or park on a high school campus will be required to complete the program.

Hunger, Homelessness being addressed in Pickens County

Wednesday, March 21

Robert McCaffrey was ticketed in Travelers Rest on the morning his wife was reported missing.

Anderson Senator says investors should have known Ron Wilson's business had been ordered not to sell securities in 1996

South Carolina Rep. Thad Viers resigns amid harassment charges.

Fifth Circuit judge dismisses John Rainey's lawsuit

Eighth-grader Kyle Benjamin wants to run NASCAR one day, but for now he's content to keep building experience in the driver's seat.

Joey Pankake went five for six with a pair of RBIs.

Tell us in the comments below what should go in this empty building near downtown Easley.

Tuesday, March 20

Spencer Collins was selected to represent Easley High School in the S.C. Athletic Coaches Association North/South basketball game Saturday at North Myrtle Beach High School.

With focus on S.C. integrity issues, House Democrats polish off rebuke.

The governor apparently doesn't hold back in her upcoming book.

The family of Lance Cpl. Kristopher Bratcher says they are grateful for the support from the community.

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio to speak at Silver Elephant dinner May 19.

Class action lawsuit would require 30 percent of winnings to go to attorneys fees

Danielle Wüthrich, who teaches piano through the Fine Arts Center of Easley, is excited about playing in Isaac Stern Auditorium.

Monday, March 19

Marjorie McCaffrey was reported missing by her husband on Sunday

Twenty-two schools have earned Palmetto Gold and Silver recognition.

South Carolina near the bottom for corruption risk

The book donations will support the childhood literacy programs at The Children's Museum of the Upstate

This week we are asking readers for the best park to enjoy a nice spring day.

Shamrock the House is the "best place to celebrate St. Patrick's Day"


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