Easley Week In Review: March 5-10

Here's the top stories from Easley Patch for the week of March 5-10:

MONDAY

The Republican Party in one South Carolina county adjusted its policies last week to require candidates to sign pledges asserting that they live up to certain standards.

14-year-old Kyle Benjamin finished 17th in the Rattler 250 and 18th in Rattler 100 this weekend at South Alabama Speedway in Kinston, Ala.

Tajh Tate also was named to the All-MEAC Second Team and the All-MEAC Rookie Team.

Mount Pleasant woman is telling the nation how to eat healthy while on a budget.

Whether you're looking for a bargain, top-notch produce, convenience, gourmet atmosphere or stellar service, we all have different ways we pick our favorite grocery store. Tell us where your favorite place to shop is, and why?

TUESDAY

USC's defense was a little shaky over the weekend. In a three game series against Clemson, the team committed eight fielding errors, half of which were made by Joey Pankake.

Acting on behalf of some of the Upstate’s most noted manufacturing companies, staffing groups will be looking to fill hundreds positions on Thursday.

Gov. Nikki Haley signed a bill into law Tuesday that will create a public alert system when a suspect seriously injures, kills or kidnaps a police officer.

Smith, a long snapper for Easley High, has signed to play college ball.

One man's vision became a reality, and profits were raised for local schools.

The drill is part of the annual Severe Weather Awareness Week.

A School Choice Bill filed this legislative session would allow parents to deduct private school tuition or home schooling costs from state income tax.

WEDNESDAY

Gov. Nikki Haley said Wednesday that she's about to get a lot louder. Haley addressed the South Carolina Association of Taxpayers and issued a blunt statement for the House and Senate on Tax Reform.

Made to order sub sandwiches now being served in Easley Town Center shopping area.

THURSDAY

On Thursday, Mayor Larry Bagwell signed a proclamation marking the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts.

Blueberry Frog opens at Easley Town Center

Tell us in the comments section what you think this building could become in its next life.

FRIDAY

He'll be the state's next lieutenant governor, but powerful senator says he won't close any doors.

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Delaware State ends its season with a 65-55 overtime loss to Florida A&M in the quarterfinals of the Mid-East Athletic Conference Tournament.

Ard Pleads Guilty To 7 Charges, Sentenced to Probation, Community Service A judge sentenced former South Carolina Lt. Gov. Ken Ard to five years…

With 46 percent of the vote, the Florida-based grocery chain is victorious.

The social media response to the Lt. Gov. stepping down was swift

Pickens County Habitat for Humanity will open its first ReStore in Easley on Saturday to the public.

SATURDAY

Easley will host an event on April 14.

Daylight savings time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday