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Community Calendar 8-27-25
• Firelocks exhibits coming to museum
The Pickens County Museum of Arts and History will host “Firelocks of the American Revolution” from 4-6 p.m. Sept. 6.
The exhibition will open with a reception. There will be free food and drinks. All are invited to meet collector Ken Nabors and see many reenactors in American Revolution period dress.
During the American Revolution (1775-1783), flintlock rifles stood as both a practical tool of war and a symbol of the colonists’ determination to secure independence.
The Ken Nabors collection features examples of rifles, pistols, powder horns, and other
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Courier Community Calendar 8-20-25
• Firelocks exhibits coming to Museum
The Pickens County Museum of Arts and History will be host “Firelocks of the American Revolution” on September 6 from 4 – 6 p.m.
The exhibition will open with a reception. There will be free food and drinks. All are invited to meet collector Ken Nabors and see many reenactors in American Revolution period dress.
During the American Revolution (1775-1783), flintlock rifles stood as both a practical tool of war and a symbol of the colonists’ determination to secure independence.
The Ken Nabors collection features examples of rifles, pistols, powder horns, and other objects from the Revolutionary period.
The Pickens County Museum of Arts and History is located at 307 Johnson Street in Pickens.
For more information of the incredible exhibition call864-898-5963
• Anderson family reunion is August 24
The family of Joseph Rugless and Nancy “Nealy” Anderson will hold its annual reunion on Sunday, Aug. 24, at Mountain Grove Baptist Church, located at 644 E. Preston McDaniel Road in Pickens. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m.
• Gospel singing set in Easley Aug. 30
Get ready for a soul-stirring evening of Old School Gospel Music at the fifth Saturday Gospel Singing, hosted by Divine Purpose Outreach Ministry in Easley. The singing is Aug. 30 with doors oping at 3 p.m. and singing starting at 4 p.m.
The master of ceremonies will be the Rev. Charles Hendricks. The devotional team is The Mighty Gospel Harmonizers.
The event will feature performances by Pastor Rebbeca Mackey, the Butler Brothers, Joe Chancellor and the Chancellor Singers and the Rev. Bobby Johnson and the Johnson Family, the Horns of Praise, Bro. James Gaines, Bro. David Galloway and the The Kindred Family. Pastor Tim Sutton and the entire Divine Purpose Outreach family invite you to come and be blessed by an evening of uplifting gospel music, praise and fellowship the old-fashioned way.
• H.O.P.E. meetings scheduled monthly
Dillard Memorial Funeral Home and Hillcrest Memorial Park have announced the
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Lewis family gather for 100th reunion
By Lynn Townes
Special to the Courier
news@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — The James and Mary Stewart Lewis Family celebrated their 100th family reunion on Sunday at Mountain Grove Baptist Church in Pickens. Many of your neighbors and acquaintances are in the lineage of this pioneering family, which has had untold influence on the communities across the country.
The Lewis Family have been a part of Upstate South Carolina since the mid-1700s when David Lewis and his bride, Ann Beeson Lewis, moved to the Pendleton District from Guilford County, NC. Ann, a member of the Society of Friends, was disowned by family and faith for marrying “out of unity.” Coming to Pendleton District they started a new
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Community Calendar 8-15-25
• Anderson family reunion is August 24
The family of Joseph Rugless and Nancy “Nealy” Anderson will hold its annual reunion on Sunday, Aug. 24, at Mountain Grove Baptist Church, located at 644 E. Preston McDaniel Road in Pickens. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m.
• Gospel singing set in Easley Aug. 30
Get ready for a soul-stirring evening of Old School Gospel Music at the fifth Saturday Gospel Singing, hosted by Divine Purpose Outreach Ministry in Easley.
The singing is Aug. 30 with doors oping at 3 p.m. and singing starting at 4 p.m.
The master of ceremonies will be the Rev. Charles Hendricks. the devotional team is The Mighty Gospel Harmonizers. the event will feature performances by Pastor Rebbeca Mackey, the Butler Brothers, Joe Chancellor and the Chancellor Singers and the Rev. Bobby Johnson and the Johnson Family, the Horns of Praise, Bro. James Gaines, Bro. David Galloway and the The Kindred Family.
Pastor Tim Sutton and the entire Divine Purpose Outreach family invite you to come and be blessed by an evening of uplifting gospel music, praise, and fellowship the old-fashioned way.
• H.O.P.E. meetings scheduled monthly
Dillard Memorial Funeral Home and Hillcrest Memorial Park have announced the
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Courier Community Calendar 8-6-35
• 100th Lewis reunion planned August 10
All are invited to the 100th reunion of the descendants of James and Mary Stewart Lewis on Sunday, Aug. 10, at the Mountain Grove Baptist Church fellowship Hall, located at 644 E. McDaniel Road in Pickens. Lunch will be at 1 p.m., and cups and plates will be provided.
• Anderson family reunion is August 24
The family of Joseph Rugless and Nancy “Nealy” Anderson will hold its annual reunion on Sunday, Aug. 24, at Mountain Grove Baptist Church, located at 644 E. Preston McDaniel Road in Pickens. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m.
• Gospel singing set in Easley Aug. 30
Get ready for a soul-stirring evening of Old School Gospel Music at the fifth Saturday Gospel Singing, hosted by Divine Purpose Outreach Ministry in Easley.
The singing is Aug. 30 with doors oping at 3 p.m. and singing starting at 4 p.m.
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Courier Community Calendar 7-30-25
• Lewis 100th reunion planned for August 10
All are invited to the 100th reunion of the James and Mary Stewart Lewis Reuion, Sunday, August 10 at Mountain Grove Baptist Church fellowship Hall 644 E. McDaniel Road in Pickens. Lunch will be at 1 p.m. p.m., cups and plates prived..
• Anderson family reunion is August 24
The family of Joseph Rugless and Nancy “Nealy” Anderson will hold its annual reunion on Sunday, August 24 at Mountain Grove Baptist Church located at 644 E. Preston McDaniel Road in Pickens. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m.
• H.O.P.E. meetings scheduled monthly
Dillard Memorial Funeral Home and Hillcrest Memorial Park have announced the
Prisma launches liver transplant program
Addition of liver transplant services expands accessibility to treatment
UPSTATE — The Prisma Health Transplant Center has announced an expansion of services in Greenville, bringing a new option to South Carolina patients who may be 
candidates for liver transplant.
Patients who previously had to travel hours to other transplant centers in the region can now receive care much closer to home. The Prisma Health liver transplant program received approval from the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) in June, has already completed its first liver transplant procedure, and has listed additional
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Business of the Month
Congratulations to The Porkette, which was recently named Business of the Month by the Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce.The Porkette has been a staple in the Pickens community for more than 30 years, proudly serving authentic and flavorful barbecue. Owned by Chris Durham, The Porkette features skilled pitmasters and chefs who use only the finest ingredients and slow-smoke their meats to perfection. The culinary team brings expertise from a variety of cuisines, creating a menu that is both thoughtfully crafted and delicious. Their mouthwatering dishes are also available through catering, making them a great choice for any gathering or special occasion. The Porkette is open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and reopens for dinner on Fridays and Saturdays from 5 to 9 p.m. It is located at 103 W. Main St. in Pickens. Pictured from left: Melisa Sedler, Dave Michel, Chris Durham (owner), Brian Owens and Harold Alexander.
Community Calendar 7-23-25
• Legion Post 67 seeks members
American Legion Post 67 in Liberty is accepting applications for membership from all U.S. military wartime veterans. For more information, call (864) 787-2322.
• Legion Post 52 to meet on 4th Tuesday
American Legion Post 52 officials invite all military veterans to join them in Easley.
Meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Post building at 310 Pope Field Road in Easley.
• H.O.P.E. meetings scheduled monthly
Dillard Memorial Funeral Home and Hillcrest Memorial Park have announced the
Courier Community Calendar 7-16-25
• Harmonizers to celebrate 39 years
All are invited to join the Mighty Gospel Harmonizers of Liberty as they celebrate their 39th anniversary on Sunday, July 20, at 103 West C Ave. Ext. in Easley.An evening of praise, worship and gospel music will begin at 4 p.m., with doors opening at 3 p.m. There will be several special guests for the event, including the Gospel True Notes of Travelers Rest, the Mitchell Gospel Singers of Wellford, the Gospel Determines of Gaffney, Men of Faith of Chesnee, the Gospel Truetones of Easley, and the Rev. Floyd Johnson & the Silvertones of Iva. Devotional leaders will be the New Popular Springs Male Chorus of Central, and the M.C. for the evening will be the Rev. Julius Hunt. The singing is a free event, but a love offering will be collected.
• Legion Post 67 seeks members
American Legion Post 67 in Liberty is accepting applications for membership from all U.S. military wartime veterans. For more information, call (864) 787-2322.
• Legion Post 52 to meet on 4th Tuesday
American Legion Post 52 officials invite all military veterans to join them in Easley.
Meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Post building at 310 Pope Field Road in Easley.
• 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 July 22.
“We are pleased to offer this as a support system for families in our community and surrounding areas who have experienced a loss,” said Tanya Gravely, general manager of Dillard Memorial Funeral Home. Meetings will be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Hillcrest building beside Dillard Funeral Home in Pickens with the Rev. Lewis Edwards, community relations and director of H.O.P.E. For more information, call (864) 878-6371.
• Fleet Reserve meets on third Saturday
Fleet Reserve Association, Branch 15 meets on the third Saturday of each month at Chicopee United Methodist Church, located at 403 S. Catherine St. in Walhalla.
The Fleet Reserve is open to all veterans of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. Contact Tom Smith at (864) 868-9397 or fleetrevbrn015@gmail.com for more information.
• Pickens Rotary meets Wednesdays
The Rotary Club of Pickens meets at 12:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Pickens County Museum. Guests are invited to the meetings to learn the 20 reasons to join Rotary.
• Dacusville Lions to host monthy 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 Thursday, August 12.
There are set to be 10 games beginning at 7 p.m., and
proceeds will go toward funding community events and other community needs.
The games should conclude around 9 p.m. Bingo night will be a family-friendly event and monetary prizes will be available. Cards are $1 each, with no limit on the number of cards that can be purchased for each round. For more, contact Bob Spalding at (864) 430-0119 or bob@bobspalding.net.
• Widowed persons group meets monthly
Moving Forward, a widowed persons group meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Silver Bay Restaurant at 7027 Highway 123 in Easley. For more information, call Marian Huskins at (864) 270-6032.
• Sertoma Club invites locals to meet
The Clemson Sertoma Club invites all local residents to attend its meetings. The club meets at noon the first and third Tuesdays of each month at Occasions at Wedgefield, located at 1551 Eighteen Mile Road in Central.
