Speedway development voted down by planning commission
By Mike Pulley Special to the Courier news@thepccourier.com PICKENS — The Pickens County Planning Commission unanimously voted down a huge More »
Mauldin, Nimmons honored by SC Press Association
COLUMBIA — Two Pickens County Courier staff members were honored recently by the South Carolina Press Association for their work 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 »
Clemson 8 challenge set for March 8
The fifth annual Clemson 8 challenge to honor to honor Colonel Ben Skardon and his fellow Clemson POWs, who along with himself, survived the Bataan Death March in 1942 is set for March 8 in Clemson. Participants can run/walk/bike/hike/swim some or all of eight miles on campus or wherever you want to over an eight-day period (March 8-15). All proceeds are placed in an endowment to send Clemson students to compete in the annual Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. This year, the Clemson 8 is sponsoring two teams to compete in the rugged 26.2-mile desert marathon. For more information, contact retired Clemson Assistant Athletic Director John Seketa at 864-903-1487 or via email at johnseketa@gmail.com.
Upstate Forever completes two Pickens County projects
COUNTY — Local conservation nonprofit Upstate Forever announced that the organization’s nationally accredited land trust finalized permanent conservation easements on a total of 1,130 acres across the region last year.
The conserved properties include forests, farmlands, waterways, and green space in Abbeville,
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Jackson sends Liberty to round 3
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
CHESNEE — Down one point with 6.7 seconds left against Chesnee in round two of the Class 2A playoffs, Liberty High School head boys’ basketball coach Brenden Marcell called a timeout.
The Red Devils had practiced for this specific late-game moment, and everyone knew the ball was going into the hands of leading scorer Kendrick Jackson.
Jackson took the ball at the top of the key, facing pressure from Chesnee defenders. The junior guard
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Liberty wrestlers win state titles
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
FLORENCE — The Liberty High School wrestling team finished another strong season on the mats over the weekend with three Red Devil wrestlers bringing home Class 2A state championships.
J.T. Spence finished his illustrious career at Liberty with his third consecutive state championship in the 190-pound division. Spence pinned both Bryan Charles of Marion and Brody Tonon of Phillip
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Daniel girls race past Flora to advance
By Ian Taylor
Courtesy The Journal
itaylor@upstatetoday.com
CENTRAL — Seeded third in the Upper State in the Class 4A playoffs, the Daniel High School girls’ 
basketball team was playing at home in the second round on Friday night.
And while they were leading at halftime against sixth-seeded A.C. Flora, the 23-19 advantage was not the level
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Staff Sgt. Reckless — no greater love
This is a true story about a war hero named Reckless who served in numerous combat operations during the Korean War.
What’s unusual about this? Reckless was a horse who carried supplies and ammunition and was also used to evacuate the wounded. We often do not consider the intelligence of God’s creation and how loving and loyal they can be. She was chestnut colored with a blaze and three white stockings. Her bloodline is unconfirmed, but she was thought to be primarily Mongolian. However, she did have some features, particularly the shape of her head, that were similar to horses of Thoroughbred lineage. She
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Courier Letters to the Editor 2-26-25
What is going on?
Dear Editor,
The indiscriminant removal of essential employees from key government agencies without considering function is inexplicable.
The unauthorized collection of personal Social Security information is shocking. Firing nuclear safety specialists, eliminating IRS workers before tax season and breaking farmers’ grain contracts benefits no one. Congress is the only body that can legally create government agencies and create oversight
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Don’t fall for Medicare scams
Medicare card scams are on the rise. During one calendar year, Medicare had over $100 billion in fraudulent claims, and the damage cost goes up when identity theft and stolen financial information are 
added in.
What the Medicare thieves want is your card number, and they’ll try any number of tricks to get you to reveal it.
Scammers might contact you to offer you a “cheaper” Medicare but will need your personal information to sign you
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New VA Sec. Doug Collins
Changes are coming fast and furious at the Department of Veterans Affairs. Since these impact many of us, we need to pay attention to what’s going on — and who’s now in charge.
The VA has a new secretary, Douglas A. Collins, the 12th in the position since the VA was started in 1988. Collins is an Air Force veteran, served as chaplain, has been a
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Courier Obituaries 2-26-25
PATRICIA ANNE ROBERTS RUTLEDGE
EASLEY — Patricia Anne Roberts Rutledge, 87, died peacefully at The Foothills of Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina in Easley.
“Pat” was born May 18, 1937, at the University of Virginia Hospital inCharlottesville, Va. She was raised in Schuyler, Va., by parents Emmett Samuel Roberts and Myrtle Saunders Roberts.
She was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Broaddus L. Rutledge II.
She is survived by her dear sister, Brenda Roberts Graham.
She was the mother of Cynthia O’Donoghue (Martin), John Rutledge (Betty Starr) and Scott Rutledge (Nancy). Pat was the proud grandmother to Taylor, Peyton, Kathryn (Jack), Matthew and William (Valentina). Pat had one great-grandchild, Gisele.
Pat graduated as valedictorian from Schuyler High School in 1954. She attended Mary Washington University for her prerequisite nursing credentials prior to entering the School of Nursing at the University of Virginia, where she received her Bachelor of Science in nursing in May 1959. Pat maintained a strong bond with her college nursing friends, affectionately named “The Pearls.” Pat worked at the University of Virginia Hospital, where she also served as an instructor in the School of Nursing. One of Pat’s proud achievements was her 2009 recognition as a 50-year member of the Thomas Jefferson Society of Alumni.
When the Rutledge family relocated to Clemson in 1979, Pat continued her nursing career as director of
