Monthly Archives: December 2025
Bobcats come back to top Easley
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — The Easley High School boys’ basketball team went big game hunting on Dec. 9, looking to 
pick up a second straight win as they hosted fourth-ranked Seneca on Friday night.
The Wave played lights out for the first half of action, building
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Easley girls fall to Seneca
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — The Easley High School girls’ basketball team hosted Seneca on Dec. 9 looking to pick up its first win of the season.
The Wave struggled to find their footing in the opening half, putting the game out of reach, but first-year Easley head coach Terry Patterson saw plenty of growth from his inexperienced squad down the stretch of the Green Wave’s 67-21 loss.
“We’re still just trying to teach the fundamentals, but
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Daniel, Easley athletes sign with colleges
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — Two Pickens County high schools hosted signing ceremonies last month to celebrate athletes who are set to continue their academic and athletic careers at the next level.
Daniel’s Jackson Conley (basketball, Morehead State), Eli Payne (baseball, USC Sumter), Liam Purcell (baseball, Eastern Kentucky) and Miles Vischer (golf, North Greenville) and Easley’s Ayden Beeco (Spartanburg Methodist, baseball) and Walker Cox (baseball, South Carolina) were honored at their
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Red Devils take down Blue Flame again
Kerry Gilstrap/Courier
The Liberty and Pickens boys’ basketball teams met on the hardwood for the third time this season on Monday night at Liberty High School. Winners of the previous two matchups, the Red Devils reigned supreme once again on Friday night taking down the Blue Flame 70-50. Above left: Liberty’s Sidney Mongomery fades away on a shot during Monday’s game. Above right: Pickens’ Brooks Dow throws down a one-handed slam in the loss.
Guild presents quilts to Bravo Battery troops
EASLEY – The Upcountry Quilt Guild presented 83 Quilts of Valor to members of the Easley National Guard on November 22 at the Easley Armory.
Each Quilt of Valor must meet specific size requirements, include a Quilts of Valor label with required 
information, be formally awarded (not given as a gift), and be recorded in the national database. As the quilts were presented, service members saw a variety of sizes, colors, and patterns—some featuring panels, others without—each stitched with care and meaning.
Quilts of Valor is a non-profit organization
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Pickens View Live Nativity Experience starts Friday
PICKENS — Pickens View Wesleyan Church, located at 744 Bethlehem Ridge Road, Pickens with host its annual Live Nativity Experience on December 19 through 21 from 6-9 p.m. each night.
This is our seventh year of offering this special live nativity experience to our community, absolutely free at no charge.Just under 3,000 people each year have heard anew and afresh the story of Jesus coming to be with us; enjoyed the
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Festive Christmas Fun in Pickens County
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An epic experience full of community and fun! Free event for all at Pickens View Wesleyan Church on Dec. 19 through the 21 at Five Forks Rd, Liberty, SC 29635.
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The Ed Harrison Memorial Celtic Christmas brings an unforgettable celebration of Celtic and Appalachian music, on Dec. 20 starting at 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The holiday cheer continues, so come get
Celtic Christmas is this weekend at Hagood Mill Heritage Pavilion
PICKENS — The Hagood Mill Historic Site invites everyone to gather and celebrate the joy of the season at the Ed Harrison Memorial Celtic Christmas, a cherished Upstate holiday tradition honoring the Celtic roots of Appalachian music. The event will take place on Saturday, December 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the beautiful Heritage Pavilion on the Hagood Mill grounds.
A Celebration of Celtic and Appalachian Heritage
The musical traditions of the Appalachian Mountains owe much to the Scotch and Irish immigrants whose songs and instruments helped shape the American folk sound. Each December, Hagood Mill
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Courier Community Calendar 12-17-25
• PPC invites all to holiday carols event
Pickens Presbyterian Church invites the community to a special Lessons and Carols Service on Sunday, Dec. 21, at 11 a.m. The church ask you to join them at 311 West Main St. in Pickens for a beautiful morning of scripture readings and beloved Christmas carols, celebrating the story of Christ’s birth.
This year’s service will feature a live instrumental ensemble, and Pickens Presbyterian Church’s adult choir adding an extra layer of warmth and tradition to this seasonal favorite.
All are welcome.
• Food pantry hours announced at PPC
The Food Pantry at Pickens Presbyterian Church is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. To receive food, individuals must present a valid ID showing residency in Pickens County. Pickens Presbyterian Church is located at 311 W. Main St. in Pickens.
• 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 Bingo session will be
