Daily Archives: 10/28/2025
This week in the PICKENS COUNTY COURIER’s FOOTBALL FRENZY Sponsored by MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERALS AND CREMATIONS
TWO IN A ROW
Red Devils take down Landrum for second straight region win
Lions lash Blue Ridge; Yellow Jackets sting Easley; Flame falter against Seneca; Tigers set to host Duke all this and more in this week’s FOOTBALL FRENZY, sponsored by Mountain View Funerals and Cremations available only in the Pickens County Courier.
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Knowing God through His word
Even with something as simple as praying and reading the Bible every day, it’s a challenge even to those who are determined and sincerely seeking God’s divine guidance.
As a Christian writer and teacher, I encourage everyone to make time and find the secret place of God’s presence where they can spend quality moments alone with Him.
I’ve noticed a huge difference between reading non-religious books and reading the Bible. There is no
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Who was Naomi?
Ruth 1:2 “And the name of the man was Elimelech, and the name of his wife Naomi, and the name of his two sons Mahlon and Chilion, Ephrathites of Bethlehem Judah. 
And they came into the country of Moab, and continued there.”
Several characters in the Bible that played a vital role in the lineage of Christ and ultimately the salvation of mankind have been overlooked in their importance. Their sacrifice and suffering
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Stolen valor: When they didn’t earn it
Despite the Stolen Valor Act and the punishments for violating that act, there are still far too many who decide to take the chance on reaping the material gains of claiming 
benefits and wearing a uniform they didn’t earn.
A veteran on the east coast was nailed not only for scamming charities but for pretending to be a Purple Heart recipient. In a rare change from the usual in
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Gift giving this year?
A show of hands, please: How many of us are already in a panic about just how we’re going to give holiday gifts to our family and friends this year? With the costs of 
everything seeming to go up by the day, how are we going to manage to stretch our budgets to include
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Largest fundraiser yet for Family Promise Pickens County
EASLEY — Family Promise of Pickens County’s recently hosted its 4th Annual Barns, Boots and Brew fundraiser, celebrating a record-breaking event and highlighting the 
significant impact community support has made on local families experiencing homelessness. With generous contributions from sponsors and guests, the event, held at Arabella Farms on October 7, marks the organization’s largest fundraiser to date.
The Rev. Dr. Nath Briley, Executive Director, stated, “We are truly humbled by the
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Semper Fi Barn to host Veteran’s Day and Marine Corps 250th birthday event
SIX MILE — The Semper Fi Barn will honor veterans from all branches of service and 
celebrate the Marine Corps 250th Birthday at a combined event on November 8th, 2025 from 11am to 1pm. The event will take place at the Semper Fi Barn,
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Courier Obituaries 10-29-25
JASON CASSELL
SIX MILE — Jason Cassell, born March 25, 1976, in Columbus, Ohio, went to his eternal home, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.
Jason loved Friday night wrestling and Michigan Wolverines football. Go Blue! Electrician by trade, proud owner of All Starr Electric.
Jason was the beloved son of Glen and Pamela Cassell, Big Brother to Eric (Jennifer) Cassell, Uncle Jason to his five nieces and nephews and best friend to Chris (Debbie) Slatzer.
Jason is survived by his wife of 18 years, Kristina Cassell. He was a father to his six
Liberty honors young holiday artists
LIBERTY — Christmas is in the air in Liberty. The fourth annual Create the Liberty Community Scholarship Board’s Christmas Card art contest is in full swing.
The LCS board and guest judges met to select the 2025 winners from among beautifully drawn entries provided by LHS art teacher Amanda Stokes — Molly Burgess, Bonnie
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Courier Community Calendar 10-29-25
• Fundraiser set at Cold Springs Church
Cold Springs Baptist Church, located at 169 Cold Springs Church Road in Pickens, will host a fundraiser from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 1. All church family and friends are invited to come enjoy and help.
• Dacusville Lions to host monthly bingo
The Dacusville Lions Club will be hosting Bingo night on the second Thursday of each month at the Lions Building in Dacusville, located at 1384 Thomas Mill Road. The next
