Category Archives: Community
Keowee Vineyards make donation to help ‘Feed A Hungry Child’
On August 27, the Keowee Vineyards CRO Advisory Board proudly presented a check to their Fund the Need recipient, Feed a Hungry Child Pickens County, in loving memory of board member, Lori Primasing. Thanks to the generosity of community members, they raised $78,500 this year. Every dollar will go directly to providing weekend meals for more than 700 students in Pickens County, ensuring they have food from Friday afternoon through Monday morning. The Keowee Vineyards CRO Advisory Board is deeply grateful to everyone who contributed to this important cause. Together, the Vineyards is making a difference in the lives of children in our community.
Sweet treats at PS Baked With Love
PS Baked With Love, the hot pink dessert trailer that’s been turning heads around Pickens held its formal grand opening and ribbon cutting on August 29. The Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce asks all to give them a sweet welcome to the community. PS Baked With Love offers cannoli kits, fruit pies in a variety of flavors, classic chocolate chip cookies, decadent double fudge brownies and oatmeal cream pies. For location and offerings follow their facebook page or check out their website www.psbakedwithlove.com. Pictured are chamber member Denise Stone, City of Pickens Councilmen John McManus, Patricia Savino (owner), Jackie Savino (owner) , GPCOC Membership Director Lisa Turnick John Cassell (Jackie’s Husband), and their granddaughter Julianna.
Courier Community Calendar 9-10-25
•‘Hello Fall’ vendor fair set for Sept. 13
Summer is almost over, and everyone is about ready to say hello to fall. The United Wesleyan Church in Easley is doing it up right with a “Hello Fall” vendor fair.
The event will take place on Sept. 13 in The United Wesleyan Church Lifeline Building, located at 738 Rice Road in Easley. It will run from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is free. Lunch will be available for purchase.
There will be a large group of local vendors, door prizes, silent auctions and bake sale.
The day of fun will help to benefit the Operation Christmas Child shoebox ministry.
For more information about the event, email Rhonda Lance at dlance2723@charter.net.
• Widowed persons group meets monthly
Moving Forward, a widowed persons group meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of
‘Hello Fall’ Vendor Fair coming to United Wesleyan
EASLEY — Summer is almost over, and everyone is about ready to say hello fall. The United Wesleyan Church in esley is doing it up right will a “Hello Fall Vendor Fair”.
The event will take place on September 13 in The United Wesleyan Church Lifeline
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• Widowed persons group meets monthly
Moving Forward, a widowed persons group meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Silver Bay Restaurant at 7027 U.S. Highway 123 in Easley. For more information, call Marian Huskins at (864) 270-6032.
• Legion Post 52 to meet on 4th Tuesday
American Legion Post 52 officials invite all military veterans to join them in Easley.
Meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Post building at 310 Pope Field Road in Easley.
• Dacusville Lions to host monthy bingo
The Dacusville Lions Club will be hosting Bingo night on the second Thursday of each
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Community Calendar 8-27-25
• Firelocks exhibits coming to museum
The Pickens County Museum of Arts and History will host “Firelocks of the American Revolution” from 4-6 p.m. Sept. 6.
The exhibition will open with a reception. There will be free food and drinks. All are invited to meet collector Ken Nabors and see many reenactors in American Revolution period dress.
During the American Revolution (1775-1783), flintlock rifles stood as both a practical tool of war and a symbol of the colonists’ determination to secure independence.
The Ken Nabors collection features examples of rifles, pistols, powder horns, and other
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Courier Community Calendar 8-20-25
• Firelocks exhibits coming to Museum
The Pickens County Museum of Arts and History will be host “Firelocks of the American Revolution” on September 6 from 4 – 6 p.m.
The exhibition will open with a reception. There will be free food and drinks. All are invited to meet collector Ken Nabors and see many reenactors in American Revolution period dress.
During the American Revolution (1775-1783), flintlock rifles stood as both a practical tool of war and a symbol of the colonists’ determination to secure independence.
The Ken Nabors collection features examples of rifles, pistols, powder horns, and other objects from the Revolutionary period.
The Pickens County Museum of Arts and History is located at 307 Johnson Street in Pickens.
For more information of the incredible exhibition call864-898-5963
• Anderson family reunion is August 24
The family of Joseph Rugless and Nancy “Nealy” Anderson will hold its annual reunion on Sunday, Aug. 24, at Mountain Grove Baptist Church, located at 644 E. Preston McDaniel Road in Pickens. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m.
• Gospel singing set in Easley Aug. 30
Get ready for a soul-stirring evening of Old School Gospel Music at the fifth Saturday Gospel Singing, hosted by Divine Purpose Outreach Ministry in Easley. The singing is Aug. 30 with doors oping at 3 p.m. and singing starting at 4 p.m.
The master of ceremonies will be the Rev. Charles Hendricks. The devotional team is The Mighty Gospel Harmonizers.
The event will feature performances by Pastor Rebbeca Mackey, the Butler Brothers, Joe Chancellor and the Chancellor Singers and the Rev. Bobby Johnson and the Johnson Family, the Horns of Praise, Bro. James Gaines, Bro. David Galloway and the The Kindred Family. Pastor Tim Sutton and the entire Divine Purpose Outreach family invite you to come and be blessed by an evening of uplifting gospel music, praise and fellowship the old-fashioned way.
• H.O.P.E. meetings scheduled monthly
Dillard Memorial Funeral Home and Hillcrest Memorial Park have announced the
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Lewis family gather for 100th reunion
By Lynn Townes
Special to the Courier
news@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — The James and Mary Stewart Lewis Family celebrated their 100th family reunion on Sunday at Mountain Grove Baptist Church in Pickens. Many of your neighbors and acquaintances are in the lineage of this pioneering family, which has had untold influence on the communities across the country.
The Lewis Family have been a part of Upstate South Carolina since the mid-1700s when David Lewis and his bride, Ann Beeson Lewis, moved to the Pendleton District from Guilford County, NC. Ann, a member of the Society of Friends, was disowned by family and faith for marrying “out of unity.” Coming to Pendleton District they started a new
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Community Calendar 8-15-25
• Anderson family reunion is August 24
The family of Joseph Rugless and Nancy “Nealy” Anderson will hold its annual reunion on Sunday, Aug. 24, at Mountain Grove Baptist Church, located at 644 E. Preston McDaniel Road in Pickens. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m.
• Gospel singing set in Easley Aug. 30
Get ready for a soul-stirring evening of Old School Gospel Music at the fifth Saturday Gospel Singing, hosted by Divine Purpose Outreach Ministry in Easley.
The singing is Aug. 30 with doors oping at 3 p.m. and singing starting at 4 p.m.
The master of ceremonies will be the Rev. Charles Hendricks. the devotional team is The Mighty Gospel Harmonizers. the event will feature performances by Pastor Rebbeca Mackey, the Butler Brothers, Joe Chancellor and the Chancellor Singers and the Rev. Bobby Johnson and the Johnson Family, the Horns of Praise, Bro. James Gaines, Bro. David Galloway and the The Kindred Family.
Pastor Tim Sutton and the entire Divine Purpose Outreach family invite you to come and be blessed by an evening of uplifting gospel music, praise, and fellowship the old-fashioned way.
• H.O.P.E. meetings scheduled monthly
Dillard Memorial Funeral Home and Hillcrest Memorial Park have announced the
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Courier Community Calendar 8-6-35
• 100th Lewis reunion planned August 10
All are invited to the 100th reunion of the descendants of James and Mary Stewart Lewis on Sunday, Aug. 10, at the Mountain Grove Baptist Church fellowship Hall, located at 644 E. McDaniel Road in Pickens. Lunch will be at 1 p.m., and cups and plates will be provided.
• Anderson family reunion is August 24
The family of Joseph Rugless and Nancy “Nealy” Anderson will hold its annual reunion on Sunday, Aug. 24, at Mountain Grove Baptist Church, located at 644 E. Preston McDaniel Road in Pickens. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m.
• Gospel singing set in Easley Aug. 30
Get ready for a soul-stirring evening of Old School Gospel Music at the fifth Saturday Gospel Singing, hosted by Divine Purpose Outreach Ministry in Easley.
The singing is Aug. 30 with doors oping at 3 p.m. and singing starting at 4 p.m.
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