Monthly Archives: March 2021
State health officials tout antibody program’s success
COLUMBIA — State health officials estimate more than 1,000 hospital admissions for COVID-19 have been avoided through a monoclonal antibody program.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved antibody infusions in November for emergency use to treat patients who had specific health issues, including those with a body mass index greater than 35, those affected by diabetes, chronic kidney disease, immunosuppressive disease and/or taking immunosuppressive medication, and those older
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The name above all names
Throughout history, no one has made a greater impact on this Earth than Jesus Christ, yet many still do not understand who he is. During Christmas, people around the world acknowledge his birth was more than 2,000 years ago, but actually he existed long before that.
As the Son of God, Jesus is the Alpha and Omega, which means he is from the beginning and has no end. This truth of him being infinite is beyond our comprehension, but nonetheless this spiritual reality places him in a unique category all by himself.
Jesus said in John chapter eight and verse 58, “Verily, verily, I say unto you, before Abraham
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A growing trash and litter issue
I was sworn in to the county council two months ago, and the growing trash and litter problem seems to be one of our biggest issues.
Ten years ago in Pickens County, the tonnage of waste was 36,784. Today, it is about 46,000. The litter on the roads has significantly 
increased and is an eyesore, too.
If we don’t get ahead of the things being stressed by population growth, like solid waste, roads, EMS, sewer and planning/codes, they’ll eat us up.
1. The landfill is full. The 2012 council had a plan for a new landfill — an agreement with MRR
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Ours not to reason why, ours but to do or die
Sometimes we take things on blind faith. That means we might be scared to death, but go ahead anyway.
There have been a few occasions when fear would have prevented me from doing something if there had been any choice, but because of the 
circumstances, going forward was the only choice.
It was late summer, and it was hot. We were horseback riding at Earls Ford in Oconee County with a group of friends and passed through woods and trees and across a river before heading up the mountain.
We rode single file along a narrow trail that overlooked a deep valley thick with ferns growing
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Courier Obits 3-31-21
MICHAEL WILLIAM PETERSON
SIX MILE — Michael William Peterson, 63, of Six Mile, passed away on March 25, 2021, due to 
health complications.
Michael was the son of the late Mike Sevegen and the late Dorothy Sevegen. He was a truck driver for 15 years until sustaining an injury that led to his early retirement. He enjoyed spending time with his wife, kids and grandchildren, all of whom he loved dearly. His family meant everything to him, and he was a great
Devils beat Pickens for first win
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — After weeks of growing pains, the Liberty High School baseball team finally saw the fruits of its labor on Saturday as the Red Devils topped county rival Pickens 3-0.
“These guys have worked so hard,” Liberty head coach Scott Kerwin said. “It’s been a growing process, but they’ve worked their tail off and they haven’t let 0-9 affect them at all.”
Picking up their first win of the season, the Red Devils were put in a position to succeed behind the play of shortstop Nolan Evatt.
Evatt put the Red Devils ahead in the second with a two-RBI double and shut
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Blue Flame’s Bolding among top prospects
PICKENS — Extra Inning Softball released its 2025 Extra Elite 100 Player Rankings earlier this month, and Pickens County was represented 
on the list by Kaylee Bolding.
Bolding, an eighth-grader who plays varsity softball for Pickens, was ranked the 31st best player in her class, according to the website’s list.
Bolding’s ranking should be no surprise to the Pickens community after her play on the diamond.
Already in her second year as a starter for the Blue Flame, Bolding impressed in the Liberty
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Pickens’ Gage Anthony signs with Mars Hill football
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — After having two football players sign in February, Pickens High School added a third to their midst on Friday, as Gage Anthony
signed to play football at Mars Hill University.
“He’s been an ambassador for Pickens High School and Pickens
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New antibody screening through blood donation detects COVID vaccine response
COUNTY — As vaccines become more widely available, a community blood center is offering a service to blood donors that will check for the body’s response to COVID-19 in two ways.
The Blood Connection has implemented a new COVID-19 antibody screening that will test each donor’s blood to see if it contains the antibodies from the COVID-19 vaccine and/or antibodies from exposure to the COVID-19 virus.
TBC’s prior antibody screening — which started before vaccines were released — only detected a donor’s natural response to the virus through exposure, whereas the new
Peter Rabbit to visit Market at the Mill
PICKENS — Peter Rabbit will be posing for children’s photos in an Easter Bunny fantasy setting from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. this Saturday, April 3, at 
the Market at the Mill in Pickens.
Visitors can take their own pictures, or a paid photographer will be available. A free Easter egg hunt will follow at 2 p.m. and will be divided for different age groups.
The market is located at 225 Pumpkintown Highway in Pickens.
