Monthly Archives: March 2026
Community invited to support Liberty Community Scholarships
LIBERTY — The community is invited to come together for a meaningful cause at a 
special all-day fundraiser benefiting the Liberty Community Scholarships. The event will take place on April 14th at Arnold’s in Liberty, running from 11a.m. to 8:45 p.m.
Throughout the day, a percentage of all sales at Arnold’s will be donated directly to the Liberty Community Scholarships, helping provide financial support and educational opportunities for
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Courier Obituaries 4-1-26
PATRICIA ANN ‘PATTI’ COLE
PICKENS — Patricia Ann “Patti” Cole, 64, loving wife of 42 years to Charles Michael “Mike” Cole, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Greenville Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on Aug. 3, 1961, Patti was the beloved daughter of the late Richard B. Pauls and Betty Bruce Pauls. She was a devoted and loving wife, a proud and nurturing mother,
Lady Lions take down Blue Flame
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — With both teams looking to pick up their first region wins of the season, 
the Pickens High School softball team hosted Daniel on Wednesday night.
The Lions were able to take a commanding 7-0 lead in the opening inning and never looked back as they picked up a 13-2 win over the Blue Flame.
“We’ve been struggling and we haven’t been able to get all three phases of the game to happen at the same time,” Daniel head coach Tony Qualkinbush said. “Tonight, we did and we set the tone. Overall, this is what we’re capable of. They just have to start
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AWL Pro Wrestling returns to the Market at the Mill this Saturday
PICKENS — The stars of the American Wrestling League (AWL) are set to return to Pickens this Saturday for one of the organization’s featured events, “Spring Break 2026.” The AWL has quickly adopted Pickens — and the Market at the Mill — as one of its premier stops, bringing some of the most exciting independent professional wrestling action in the region.
The night’s card opens with a clash between “The Frat Daddy” Bryce Cannon and the always‑tough Jessie Alexander Carter, a matchup expected to deliver plenty of hard‑hitting intensity. High‑flying action follows as Chris Young squares off with Alexander Moss, promising fast‑paced aerial offense.
Championship gold will also be on the line. AWL Juniorweight Champion Saint Julious will defend his title against Buddy Wright, renewing a heated rivalry as both competitors return from suspension. In another standout bout, Chris Valo makes his return to Pickens to face the legendary Blackcat Leon Johnson in a one‑on‑one
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The greatest announcement
Luke 11:26-28 “And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city 
of Galilee, named Nazareth. To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. And the
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The enduring hope of the empty tomb
April is the month of new beginnings when the grass turns green, trees begin to sprout their leaves, and flowers emerge from the ground to express their beauty. This is also 
the time when Christians celebrate the crucifixion and the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
God’s infinite love for us is the foundation of the Christian faith, for without Jesus being raised to conquer death, hell, and the grave, there would be no sacrifice sufficient to forgive us from our sins. You see, His perfect blood was sprinkled on the mercy seat of
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Courier Letters to the editor 4-1-26
Don’t mess with our lakes
Dear Editor,
Pickens County is considering a proposed ordinance establishing a Lake Keowee and Lake Jocassee overlay district to protect water quality, provide a safe environment for wildlife, conserve natural resources and safeguard our drinking water by preventing excessive development within 1,500 feet of the shoreline. This applies to any commercial or industrial construction within the buffer.
Do you enjoy visiting the lakes? Swimming, fishing or boating on these lakes? Most importantly, do you believe it is important to protect the source of our drinking water? If so, you need to attend the meeting on April 2 — details below — to let officials know
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Don’t fall for scam emails
I received an email from a company that I use for computer repair and malware 
protection. No surprise there; they’ve sent me annual emails over the years when it was time to renew the service. I opened the email and it was an invoice indicating they would be charging my credit card several hundred dollars today!
But I took a closer look. The area code of the phone number at the bottom of the invoice was not for the state where the real company is located. The address at the bottom of the invoice was for yet another state. The
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Is there no way to uncover fraud?
How is it a scammer can impersonate a veteran for over 30 years and not get caught?
Not only did this thief collect Social Security under the veteran’s name, but he got 
medical care from the VA. And he didn’t exactly behave during all those years — he was convicted of multiple serious crimes along the way.
When he was finally nabbed, he was living in VA-provided homeless/transitional housing and getting
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How to dye eggs like a professional
Many families will soon be partaking in a springtime tradition that has spanned generations: coloring Easter eggs.
While eggs once symbolized fertility and rebirth in Pagan celebrations, they have since 
come to be associated with Christianity. History.com says eggs historically were not allowed to be eaten during the 40 days of Lent. Subsequently, they were painted and decorated to mark the end of penance and enjoyed as a treat on Easter Sunday. Britannica also notes that the
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