Category Archives: Community
School district moving toward competency-based learning
By Andrea Kelley
Courtesy The Journal
akelley@upstatetoday.com
COUNTY — The School District of Pickens County will soon be working toward a more personalized learning approach for students thanks to a proviso from the South Carolina Department of Education.
In August, the SCDE released Proviso 1.116, allowing districts seeking to implement competency-based education to submit a waiver to the State Board of Education allowing them to create their own standards.
The proviso defined competency-based education as “a comprehensive learning approach for a student to master competencies and related standards along a personalized, self-paced and flexible pathway.”
SDPC director of secondary education Lori Gwinn asked school board trustees during a recent meeting to
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Certified SAFE
Pickens County EMS training officer Dietrich Easter and director Michael Dunaway hold the county’s SAFE (Sexual Assault Forensic Excellence) designation certification. Pickens County recently became the second agency in South Carolina to receive specialized training to provide care to victims in the county. SAFE is created in partnership with South Carolina Victim Assistance Network, the S.C. Attorney General’s Office, South Carolina Law Enforcement Division and South Carolina Hospital Association. “This is a victim’s worst day of their life, and to ensure an easy transition, we educated ourselves on how to talk with the victim, pursue evidence and to walk them through the process,” Easter said. Jessica Mackey/Courier
Community supports teen heart transplant recipient
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — Proceeds from a church’s fundraiser this weekend will go to assist the family of a Liberty teen who received a heart transplant last month.
Aaron Whitmire received his new heart on Feb. 2. He turned 14 while hospitalized at MUSC, according to Liberty First Baptist Church member Karin Shore.
“He’s a sweetheart,” she said. “He’s the sweetest kid.”
To help offset the family’s expenses related to the heart transplant, Liberty First Baptist Church will be sponsoring a
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Local scouts and community help feed the hungry
PICKENS — The third annual community food drive sponsored by Scout Troop 51 and Cub Scout Pack 51 was held last Saturday, with more than 1,000 cans collected for those in need at the Pickens Amphitheater.
Financial contributions were also accepted. This year’s winner of the Golden Can Award was the Pickens Garden Club, which won with 280 cans.
All items and donations go to the Gleaning House Food Pantry. Anyone who would like to make a late donation can email pickenstroop51@gmail.com with any questions
Exchange craft supplies at Hampton Library
That thing taking up space in your craft closet might be just what another crafter is looking for. Bring your unwanted craft supplies to the Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library in Easley before Friday, March 17, to have them included in the library’s first Craft Supply Swap Meet. The Craft Supply Swap Meet will take place on Saturday, March 18, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The free event is open to everyone. A craft supply donation is not required to attend the swap meet.
Keowee Lodge members asked to give contact info
COUNTY — The Keowee Lodge #79 A.F.M. needs help to update its records.
Members are asked to take a moment to contact the lodge and update their contact information
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Courier Community Calendar 3-8-23
• County Republican Party plans meetings
The Pickens County Republican Party is planning precinct reorganization meetings on Saturday, March 11. To accommodate all 61 precincts, there will be three sessions — 9:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Blue Ridge View Baptist Church will be the location for all three sessions.
Voters can find their precinct session by visiting pickens-sc.gop. Fill out the RSVP form and you will receive a map and your
Textile legends
Taken in 1972, the above picture shows the Fairhaven Mill basketball coached by former Pickens County Sheriff’s Office detective Juke Hendricks. According to Terry Hallums, a member of the team, the Fairhaven Mill team was the first all-black basketball team to play in the Greenville Textile Tournament at the Greenville Memorial Auditorium. Pictured in the back row, from left, are James “Red Boy” Griffin, Marcus “Tree Top” Rosemond, Doug “Big D” Dukes, Zion McKinney, Danny Hendricks and Juke Hendricks. In front are Donnie Hendricks, Ronnie Anderson and Terry Hallums. All of the players attended Pickens High School, and the team brought home the Class C trophy from the tournament.
DAR brightens vets’ Valentine’s Day
CLEMSON — Valentine love and goodies surprised residents at Richard Campbell Veterans Home and Everlan and Dominion Senior Living in Clemson
Members of Fort Prince George Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution loaded up six baskets with gifts during their February chapter meeting and then surprised the residents of Richard Campbell
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Courier Community Calendar 3-1-23
• Scouts to hold 3rd annual food drive
The third annual community food drive sponsored by Scout Troop 51 and Cub Scout Pack 51 will be held this Saturday, March 4.
Canned goods and other non-perishable items will be collected at the Pickens Amphitheater between 10 a.m. and noon. Financial contributions will also be accepted. The business, organization or church donating most items will receive the Golden Can Award.
Last year, more than 2,348 items and $200 in donations were collected. All items and donations will go to the Gleaning House Food Pantry.
Email pickenstroop51@gmail.com with any questions.
• St. Michael’s oyster roast set for March 18
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church will host its annual oyster roast from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, March 18, at 1200 Powdersville Road in Easley. Proceeds from the event
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