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Memorial Day services set for Saturday
SIX MILE — The Town of Six Mile, together with veterans’ organizations across Pickens County and the Pickens County Fire Service, will hold traditional Memorial Day services on Saturday, May 30, 2026, to honor those who gave their lives in service to the United States and to recognize all who have served.
The day will begin at 8 a.m. outside Six Mile Town Hall, where the American flag will be placed at half‑staff. The town’s traditional Memorial Day ceremony will follow at 11:35 a.m., featuring the Pledge of Allegiance, an invocation, and remarks honoring fallen
Business of the Month
The Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce recently named TD Bank as its May Business of the Month. Located right in the heart of Pickens, TD Bank has been a staple in the community for 16 years, offering a banking experience that feels like family and home.The bank is located at 333 E. Main Street in Pickens. Pictured are Bank Supervisor Karen Smith, Assistant Bank Manager Meechi Green, Bank Manager Adam Cantrell, Chamber Executive Director Bryan Owens, and Banking Associate Ronda Loukides.Not available for the photo was Teller Courtney Creel.
Pickens County students shine at annual DAR awards ceremony
By Lynda Abegg
Special to the Courier
news@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Parents, teachers, families, and friends swarmed to the Capt. Kimberly Hampton Library in Easley to see Pickens County students receive awards from the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). These awards recognize Pickens County
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Courier Community Calendar 5-20-26
• 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.
• H.O.P.E. meetings scheduled monthly
Dillard Memorial Funeral Home and Hillcrest Memorial Park have announced the renewal of the H.O.P.E Ministries program. The program, which helps others through programs and the exchange of ideas and information, will host its next meeting on May 26. “We are pleased to offer this as a support system for families in our community and
For the love of family and country
Memorial means to “remember” and every year on the last Monday in May, we honor 
those who sacrificed their life in the line of active military service.
The first amendment was not only signed into existence with ink, but with the blood of over 1.3 million
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William F. Holland Jr. is a minister, chaplain, psalmist and author. As a freelance faith writer, his books and newspaper and magazine articles are enjoyed around the world. Dr. Holland’s weekly column, “Living On Purpose” is focused on bringing spiritual hope and encouragement through God’s Word. Read more about the Christian life at billyhollandministries.com.
Courier Letters to the Editor
County votes down Central TIF
Dear Editor,
If the town of Central wants to build 1,800 houses on the 1,000 acres it recently annexed, they should pay for it themselves.
You have heard town of Central asked the school board and county council for a TIF. The school board voted to reject the TIF in late April. The TIF proposal was presented to the county council last week, and in a 4-to-2 vote the council rejected Central’s proposal. I voted to reject the TIF and not use county tax revenue to help build that
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The majestic red-tailed hawk
John 1:1-3 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and 
without him was not any thing made that was made.
Watching a predator bird on the hunt is a sight to behold. Working in my yard, noticed was a large bird circling, hunting and watching. At first I
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Recalls to note
Once again we have a long list of recent recalls, ranging from food to medical appliances to dog treats. In a recent month, the number of recalls jumped up 44 percent. And for 
our own safety, we need to pay attention.
Here are just a few:
A blood glucose monitoring system left a tiny piece of information out of the user manual: If the monitor
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