Daily Archives: 07/14/2026
Woman dies in Marietta wreck
MARIETTA — A Greenville woman died after her moped was struck by a wreck in 
northern Pickens County on July 2.
Pickens County Coroner Andrew Wilson identified the victim as Lynn Major Hansen, 62, of Greenville.
In a July 3 release, Wilson said deputy coroner Marsha
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Two face drug, weapons charges
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Two people face multiple charges after the execution of a search warrant in a narcotics investigation.
According to a July 6 Pickens Police Department release, officers executed a residential search warrant at 9:13 a.m. that morning as part of an “ongoing narcotics investigation.”
During the search, officers located “trafficking-level” quantities of methamphetamines, four guns and numerous additional items of evidence “consistent with
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Clemson University names new president
CLEMSON — Clemson University’s Board of Trustees unanimously selected Benjamin C. Ayers, Ph.D. as the University’s next president last week. Ayers will assume the 
presidency on Aug. 1.
A nationally respected academic leader, accomplished administrator and award-winning educator, Ayers comes to Clemson from the University of Georgia, where he serves as senior vice president for academic affairs and provost. As UGA’s chief academic officer, he oversees the University’s academic enterprise, including its 20 schools and colleges, as well as instruction, research, public service and outreach, information technology and the offices supporting faculty, graduate education, global engagement and libraries.
Ayers’ appointment comes after Clemson’s Board of Trustees were notified that Kevin Guskiewicz, who was set to take over as the
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Man sentenced to 20 years for meth trafficking
PICKENS — A Pickens County man was sentenced last week after pleading guilty to trafficking methamphetamine.
In a Tuesday news release, 13th Circuit Solicitor Cindy Crick said Ted Gregory Davis, 63, pleaded guilty on Friday to two counts of trafficking between 28 and 100 grams of meth.
During the plea hearing, assistant solicitor John E. Gardner presented evidence establishing Pickens County Sheriff’s
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Pickens to hold inaugural bluegrass event in the fall
PICKENS — The City of Pickens will launch a new downtown bluegrass jam series this fall aimed at celebrating Appalachian music, supporting local businesses and drawing 
visitors to Main Street.
The series, called “Pickin’ in Pickens,” will feature informal bluegrass jam sessions throughout downtown rather than scheduled stage performances. Musicians will gather at participating businesses to play traditional bluegrass music in a format that
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Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
These famous words written by Thomas Jefferson, enshrined in our Declaration of Independence, are very familiar to us. They are foundational to the life of our nation 
and define the theme of American civic life. On this 250th anniversary of our nation, we should reflect on this seminal statement.
Thomas Jefferson was influenced by the political philosopher John Locke, who proposed that people have natural rights: life, liberty and property. Jefferson changed this to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Happiness, at that time and context, meant the pursuit of civic virtue and moral excellence. How profoundly different this is from our contemporary understanding of happiness as the
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Why didn’t we bring an umbrella?
We’ve heard the old saying that “Life is not a bed of roses” as life has its ups and downs, and unfortunately, most of us will experience our share of hard times.
Whether it’s financial anxiety, a medical situation, family problems, frustrations, sadness, or maybe blaming yourself for whatever, sometimes life can be tough. However, in the midst of all that is going on, we can always turn to God, who is filled with an endless source of strength, hope, and love. We can choose to embrace the encouraging truth that God really cares about our concerns and worries. He has the power and the solutions to give us the victory, no matter the size of our obstacles or how hopeless the situation. “And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work” II Corinthians 9:8. Carlos A. Rodriguez is quoted as saying, “If there’s a Goliath in front of
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Courier Letters to the Editor
Recreation and ATAX funding
Dear Editor,
The county government does not have a recreation department, but it sets aside and allocates $300,000 a year to local recreation efforts — $50,000 for each of the six council districts. For example, in the recent past, the council allocated $25,000 to Six Mile Recreation, $4,600 to the Special Olympics, $30,000 for Jaycee Park playground equipment and $25,000 for the cafeteria rehab at the Pickens Senior Center.
Recreation is considered anything that gets people out and about.
Let me tell you a bit about some of the allocations in the Pickens area. The council gives
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The Jewish nation’s lasting influence on Christianity
Zechariah 2:8 “For thus saith the Lord of hosts; After the glory hath he sent me unto the nations which spoiled you: for he that toucheth you toucheth the apple of his eye.”
For centuries the Jewish nation has been criticized, hated and many murdered by the misinformed. To base an opinion of a culture, nation or religion on generational thinking rather than truth and fact is unwarranted and unjustified.
Results of those misunderstandings have been catastrophic. The support of Israel against their 4,000-year-old enemy is imperative for Judeo-Christians.
Thousands of deaths on both sides of the conflict have been cataclysmic. Cultures, in many cases, do not coexist in harmony. Tolerance and a “live and let live” philosophy do not appear to be possible.
Dating back to Sarah (wife of Abraham) and Hagar (servant of Sarah) the disdain
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