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Thursday, December 20, 2012

GALLERY: Upstate Christmas Lights Dazzle

From Mauldin to Greenville to Easley, there are plenty of places to see gorgeous Christmas lights.

Patch.com was out and about this week to get a glimpse of what the Upstate has to offer in the way of Christmas lights.  From the tradition at "Tiny Town" in Easley begun in the 1970's, to the dazzling lights of Roper Mountain Science Center in Greenville, to the homemade splendor of 106 Shearbrook Drive in Mauldin, there are plenty of beautiful sites to be seen before Christmas.  Check out our gallery of those spots. 

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Another Rainy Day, Ice Skating in Greenville, and Christmas Lights

5 things you need to know about Easley on Thursday Dec. 22, 2011.

Good morning Easley, today is Thursday December 22, 2011 and there are now just 9 days left in the year. It's time to start thinking about your New Year's Resolution! Today's Weather: We're not in the clear just yet, there's more rainy weather in the forecast from the National Weather Service for today.  Expect showers throughout the day today as a storm system continues to move over the region. The temperature will reach an afternoon high near 66 degrees. Tonight: The rain is expected to continue into the evening and overnight tapering off around 5 a.m. The overnight low will be around 57 degrees. Looking for that perfect holiday activity now that the kids are out of school? Hop in the car and take a drive into Greenville and lace up your…

Monday, December 19, 2011

Today's Weather, Mutual UFO Network, and Christmas Lights

5 things you need to know about Easley on Monday December 19, 2011

Good morning Easley, today is Monday December 19, 2011 and there are now just 12 days left in the year.  Today's Weather: We can expect a mostly sunny day according to the National Weather Service daily forecast. The afternoon temperature will reach a high of around 57 degrees. Tonight: Clouds will begin to roll in this evening and it will become mostly cloudy tonight with an overnight low of around 41 degrees. UFO enthusiasts should plan on making their way to the Hampton Memorial Library this evening for the Mutual UFO Network program. The State Director of the Georgia Chapter of the Mutual UFO Network will be visiting the library from 6:30-8 p.m. There will be a discussion about the scientific research on unidentified flying objects …

Friday, December 16, 2011

Today's Weather, Live Music, and a Tiny Town

5 things you need to know about Easley on Friday, Dec. 16, 2011

Good morning Easley, today is Friday, Dec. 16, 2011 and there are now just 16 days remaining in the year. Today's Weather: Better pack the umbrella today, there's a chance we could see some rain this afternoon according to the National Weather Service daily forecast. Morning commuters should be prepared for some patchy fog this morning before 9 a.m. Rain is expected mainly after 1 p.m. and otherwise today will be mostly cloudy with the temperature reaching a high near 65 degrees. Tonight: Chance of showers before 3 a.m., otherwise mostly cloudy with an overnight low around 47 degrees. If you're looking for some afternoon activity for the kids, stop by Hampton Library for Lego Storybuilders. Kids ages 6 and up will read a great story and …

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Deck Your House and Win $100,000 for Pickens County Schools

Get out the lights and holly. Your decorating could net $100,000 to our schools. Don't miss out on this opportunity to win a $100,000 gift to the School District of Pickens County.

Patch.com is launching a nationwide contest to find the best dressed home in its Patch communities, and the winner’s school district will receive $100,000, no strings attached. Here’s how the contest works. Beginning on Dec. 8 and continuing through Dec. 26, you can nominate your home by uploading a photo to the contest entry form on the site. During that same time period you and your neighbors will also be able to vote for your favorite festive home. The winning entry will be forwarded to a national Patch judge that will select 24 finalists. Each finalist will receive $500 that they can apply to their December electric bill. From Dec. 30 through Jan. 8 you will be able to vote for the Best Decked House in all of Patch. The grand prize …

Business Before Hours, A Tiny Town, and Pickens County Has Talent

5 things you need to know about Easley on Thursday December 8, 2011

Good morning Easley, today is Thursday December 8, 2011 and there are 23 days left in the year. Today's Weather: We will finally see a break in the cloudy streak today as the sun makes an appearance today according to the National Weather Service daily forecast. Expect sunny skies and a mild breeze today. The temperature will be cooler today reaching a high of around 52 degrees. Tonight: Clouds will make their way across the region this evening leaving partly cloudy skies and the overnight low will dip to around 33 degrees. Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce members should take advantage of a great networking opportunity this morning and head on over to The Starving Artist Cafe in downtown Easley. Talk with other local business owners …

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Today's Weather, Green Wave Wrestling, and Basketball

5 things you need to know about Easley on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011

Good morning Easley, today is Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011 and there are now just 31 days remaining in the year. Today's Weather: After a rainy start to the week we should get a mostly sunny day today, according to the National Weather Service daily forecast. The low pressure system that caused the relentless rain earlier in the week also brought a dip in the temperature but this afternoon the temperature will reach a high of 53. Tonight's Weather: Evening skies will remain clear tonight but the temperature will remain cooler dipping to an overnight low of around 32. If you haven't gotten your Christmas decorations up yet, take a drive around town for some inspiration tonight. A Tiny Town has lit its lights again this year for visitors to come…

Friday, November 18, 2011

Poll: Have You Started Decorating for Christmas?

Next week is Thanksgiving, Patch wants to know who's prepping for the next big holiday

It seems that every year retailers are ready for Christmas earlier and earlier, but what about you? 

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