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PS&L’s Lauren Murphy announces retirement
PICKENS — Pickens Savings and Loan Association executive vice president Lauren Murphy recently announced that she is retiring.
Murphy began her banking career in her hometown of Spartanburg. During her 40-plus years in banking, Murphy has held roles in several areas, including 
marketing, lending and branch management. Since 2007, Murphy has overseen the loan department at Pickens Savings and Loan.
“Lauren exemplified the goals and values of Pickens Savings and Loan during her tenure,” PS&L president Rod Gettys said. “She not only helped individuals and families purchase houses, she also
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Kerr presented with Silver Beaver award
EASLEY — At the Boy Scouts of America Blue Ridge Council annual banquet Aug. 10, Scott Kerr was presented the Silver Beaver award. This is the highest award presented to a volunteer adult by a BSA council.
Kerr begin as a youth in scouting in North Canton, Ohio, and earned the Life Scout rank. He began his local involvement in 2014 when his son, Kyle, joined Cub Scouts. Kerr started as a Tiger Scout leader and eventually
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Community Calendar
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Story Time Plus programs planned
Each month, Boxwood Manor, located in Pendleton, and Collins Ole Towne, located in Central, are sites for Story Time Plus programs and Homeschool Days. Story Time Plus runs 10-11:30 a.m. and is designed for ages 8 and under. Admission is $3 for each child age 5 or older, with a $10 household maximum. Homeschool Day runs from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and is designed for ages 6 through 14. Admission is $5 for ages 6 and over, with a $15 household maximum.
Homeschool Day schedule
Boxwood Manor (Pendleton) — Sept. 15 or 16 (Ecology), Oct. 20 or 21 (Basic Survival Skills), Nov. 17 or 18 (The Human Body), Dec. 15 or 16 (Science and
Who are they?
Officials at the Clayton Research Room at the Southern Wesleyan University Library have a collection of original pictures that they are attempting to identify. We at the Pickens County Courier thought our readers might be able to help. The two pictures include people from the Pickens County area. If you can identify any of these people, contact Mildred H. Brewer at wycar@aol.com or claytonroom@swu.edu with the name and image number under the picture.
Delegation taking apps for Foster Care Board
PICKENS — The Pickens County Delegation Office is accepting applications for open seats on the Foster Care Review Board 13-A and First Steps Board until Sept. 14 at noon. Applications can be found on the Pickens County website, co.pickens.sc.us, under the Government/Delegation link and may be sent to tiffanyc@co.pickens.sc.us.
Applicants may call (864) 850-7070 if they have any questions.
PHS names Scholar Athletes of the Week
‘PICKENS — During Pickens High School’s varsity football game against Eastside on Friday night at Bill Isaacs Field, the school announced its Scholar-Athletes of the Week for the weeks of Aug. 20 and Aug. 27.
Scholar-Athletes are nominated by their teachers for demonstrating academic excellence in the classroom. The nominations are reviewed by a committee, and a male and female fall sports recipient will be
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Who are they?
Officials at the Clayton Research Room at the Southern Wesleyan University Library have a collection of original pictures that they are attempting to identify. We at the Pickens County Courier thought our readers might be able to help. The two pictures include people from the Pickens County area. If you can identify any of these people, contact Mildred H. Brewer at wycar@aol.com or claytonroom@swu.edu with the name and image number under the picture.
Pickens High Class of 1971 reunites after 50 years
The Pickens High School Class of 1971 held its 50th class reunion on June 19 at the event center of the Lighthouse Restaurant in Lake Keowee. Sixty-five classmates were present, along with 29 spouses. Faculty class sponsor Mrs. Cathy Touchstone was there, accompanied by her husband, Tommy. Bill Crowther prepared a touching memorial display featuring the photos of the 39 known classmates already passed. The class has reunited five previous times through the past 50 years, and plans are already underway for the next one.
Rabon earns BSA Alumnus of Year award
EASLEY — At the Boy Scouts of America Blue Ridge Council annual banquet Aug. 10, Dr. E.W. Rabon Jr. was presented the 2020 Alumnus of the Year award.
The award recognizes individuals who have a lifetime relationship with the scouting program. Only one award is given annually.
Rabon has been in scouting since 1949, when he became a Cub Scout. He received his Eagle Scout award in 1958 in Charleston.
He has received many awards in scouting, including the Silver Beaver award in 1979, Good Shepherd Award in
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Big Cliff’s BBQ plans poker run
PICKENS — Get your motor running. Head out on the highway for a huge poker run at Big Cliff’s BBQ, located at 304 Ann St. in Pickens, from noon-6 p.m. this Saturday.
The event will start and end at Big Cliff’s BBQ, with all proceeds being split between the Alabaster House, a faith-based 12-step recovery program, and a local food pantry.
Food donations are being taken at Big Cliff’s BBQ, the Appalachian Ale House, Moe’s Original BBQ, Big D’s House of BBQ or S.B.H. BBQ
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