SC AG Wilson voices support of GP Speedway
By Mike Pulley Special to the Courier news@thepccourier.com EASLEY — South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson will make a campaign More »
Hiott receives Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com EASLEY — As his legislative career nears its end, Rep. Davey Hiott was recently More »
Easley Spring Fling is right around the corner
EASLEY — Downtown Easley is gearing up for one of its most anticipated annual events as the Easley Spring Fling More »
Hagood Mill Foundation announces spring fundraiser
PICKENS — The Hagood Mill Foundation invites the community to an elegant evening of fellowship and purpose at its annual More »
SC AG Wilson voices support of GP Speedway
By Mike Pulley
Special to the Courier
news@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson will make a campaign stop 
April 4 at an event in support of saving the historic Greenville-Pickens Speedway.
Wilson, a Republican, is running for the state’s governorship. He made an extensive post on Facebook on Monday, March 23, in support of saving the second-oldest speedway in NASCAR history.
“I’ve heard from folks across the state who want to protect (the racetrack),” Wilson wrote. “They’re right. I believe transparency and accountability matter in decisions that impact our communities. And as Governor, I’ll make sure
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Pickens man charged after police standoff
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — A Pickens man is charged with kidnapping after a standoff with sheriff’s 
deputies early Saturday morning.
Pickens County Sheriff’s Office deputies received a call at 1:59 a.m. Saturday, March 21, about a domestic violence situation in the 100 block of Province Lane in Pickens, Chief Deputy
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Hiott receives Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — As his legislative career nears its end, Rep. Davey Hiott was recently honored for his service to the community.
Hiott announced last year that he would not be seeking reelection to the South Carolina House of Representatives this year after more than two decades in office.
He received the Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award during the Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce’s annual meeting and awards luncheon, held March 19 at The
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O’Reilly now open!
Pickens’ new O’Reilly Auto Parts held its formal grand opening and ribbon cutting on Friday, drawing a large crowd for the celebration. The new auto parts store, located at 103 Aspen Way, is now fully geared up to serve the community with top quality parts and service. Pictured in back are assistant manager, Daniel Wilhelm, regional manager, Donnie Ford, The Rev. Dr. Nath Bailey of Family Promise of Pickens—an organization O’Reilly’s is supporting through donations—and O’Reilly’s delivery driver, Randall Hayes. In front are store manager, Lara Sanford, Mickey Koziorynsky, commercial sales specialist, Gabby King, ribbon cutter and district manager Matt Groce, City of Pickens Mayor, Isaiah Scipio and Pickens city administrator, Tim O’Bryant. O’Reilly Auto Parts is open Monday through Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m and Sundays 9 a.m. to 8 p,m. You can reach the store via telephone at (864) 897-7000.
Work on next phase of Six Mile nature walk to begin soon
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
SIX MILE — Work on one portion of the Bryson Children’s Nature Walk in Six Mile was 
recently completed, and another phase of work will begin soon.
Six Mile Mayor James Atkinson discussed work at the nature park during a ceremony in honor of late naturalist, writer and historian Dennis Chastain on March 11.
“This has been a 10-year project,” Atkinson said of the park’s development.
Following planning, work has been going on
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Who God is and who we are in Him
How many times will it need to be declared that we can have as much of God as we 
want? And how many tears will we shed from the sadness of knowing that most people only want enough to get by? Having a serious spiritual relationship with God is difficult, as it takes a high level of desire and discipline on our part. If we are not passionate about developing a constant awareness of His presence, our emotions have a tendency to slide into an easier routine of just
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Yes, it’s a religious war
Genesis 16:12 “And he will be a wild man; his hand will be against every man, and every man’s hand against him; and he shall dwell in the presence of all his brethren.”
The Jews and the Ishmaelites have been at each other’s throats for four-thousand years. It all began with the mothers of Isaac and Ishmael; Sarah and Hagar, (Genesis 16). While many think the war began
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