Daily Archives: 07/08/2025
Courier Letters to the Editor 7-9-25
State Highway Update
Dear Editor,
As you may have noticed the SCDOT is repaving roads in earnest this summer and I recently called the district office for an update on the state highway repaving schedule.
These four highways are part of the same repaving contract to be finished by Nov 2025.
SC 186 from Greenville to SC 8 in Pickens is finished.
SC 133 starting on North Main Street Six Mile, through the town and south to Clemson
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Planning for aging in place
Are you in your last home and plan to age in place where you are? Or is there at least one more abode in your future?
A recent study concluded that 84% of seniors plan to stay in their home for the rest of their lives. Planning (and hoping) doesn’t make it definite, of course. Of those who plan to stay, only a quarter have moved to a place that’s
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Disability benefits scammers
You know it’s a scam when they want you to pay for their help in filing Department of Veterans Affairs disability benefits claims. Then when you receive the benefits, they 
make you give them a percentage of the money.
Ten thieves were recently nailed for defrauding the VA. The grand jury came back with 49 counts of conspiracy and fraud, including wire and mail
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Courier Obituaries 7-9-25
RAYMOND E DAWKINS
PICKENS — Mr. Raymond E Dawkins passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, 
June 29, 2025, at the age of 99.
Raymond was born in Newberry, on April 15, 1926, to the late Erastus Leroy and Gladys Evelyn Brennan Dawkins. Raymond and his seven siblings grew up in a mill village during the depression, and Raymond thereafter remained thrifty his entire life.
At the age of 18, Raymond enlisted in the United States Army and served in Europe in the 36 Infantry Division during World War II. He was awarded two bronze stars and the French Legion of Honor Medal for his service. In 2022, Raymond had the honor of traveling to Normandy with the Best Defense Foundation to participate in D-Day commemorations.
Taking advantage of the GI bill, Raymond attended Newberry College while working evenings at the cotton mill. He met his future wife, Margaret, at a square dance. After a move to Pickens, Raymond worked as an Industrial Engineer for the Singer/Ryobi Company for 32 years. Raymond was a longtime member of Pickens Presbyterian
Mighty Gospel Harmonizers set for 39th anniversary celebration
LIBERTY — All are invited to join the Mighty Gospel Harmonizers of Liberty as they celebrate their 39th anniversary on Saturday, July 20, at 103 West C Ave. Ext. in Easley.
An evening of praise, worship and gospel music will begin at 4 p.m., with doors opening
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AnMed expands access to urgent care in Clemson
CLEMSON — AnMed and Urgent Care Group have partnered to open AnMed Urgent Care in Clemson, located at 885 Tiger Boulevard, Building A.
Formerly known as AnMed CareConnect, AnMed Urgent Care continues to deliver exceptional care with expanded hours and improved access to convenient, compassionate and cost-effective services. The clinic is open
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Alzheimer’s group meets in Easley
EASLEY — The Easley Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers Support Group has changed its meeting day and time for the next few months.
The group will now meet on the second Tuesday of each month from 6 to 7 p.m. in the upstairs conference room at the Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library in Easley.
The next meeting will be Tuesday, Aug. 12.
If you or someone you know could use support with this difficult task, this is a welcoming group that supports one another.
For more information, email garyandbrenda1979@gmail.com or call 864-414-7448.
Banjo pickers set to come Hagood Mill
The Banjo Extravaganza Festival will return to the Hagood Mill Historic Site on Friday, 
July 18, and Saturday, July 19, offering a weekend of toe-tapping tunes, Appalachian heritage and traditional artistry.
The festival begins Friday at 6:30 p.m. with “Early Banjo History with Clifton Hicks.” Hicks, a well-known performer and historian, will lead a musical journey
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Community Calendar 7-9-25
• Legion Post 67 seeks members
American Legion Post 67 in Liberty is accepting applications for membership from all U.S. military wartime veterans. For more information, call (864) 787-2322.
• 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.
• ‘Night of Nature’ to be held July 15-17
North Anderson Community Church- Presbyterian, located at 4200 Liberty Highway, will be presenting Three Nights of Nature on July 15-17, starting at 7 p.m. each night.
On July 15, Dr. Mike Ferro will talk about arthropods found in your backyard, then on
