Category Archives: Community
Community Calendar
• Legion, Robinson’s to honor fallen vets
Easley American Legion Post 52, along with Robinson’s Memorial Gardens on Powdersville Road, will be paying honor to fallen veterans at 10 a.m. Dec. 19. As part of a national program, a wreath will be placed on every veteran’s grave in the veterans section of the cemetery. Special speaker will
Kay, Parris exchange vows at Windy Hill Barn
Aaron Parris and Christy Kay were united in marriage at noon Dec. 12 at Windy Hill Wedding and Event Barn in Simpsonville.
The Rev. Joey Parris performed the ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mark and Patti Kay. She graduated from Anderson University in 2016. She is currently a teacher.
The groom is the son of Joey and Cheryl Parris. He graduated from the S.C. Fire Academy in 2016. He is currently a firefighter.
The bride chose Kyla Kay, her sister, as her maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Amanda Walls, Carly Bruner, Erin Reid, Jessica Bass, and Megan Pruitt.
The flower girl was Skylar McDermott.
The groom chose Shawn Parris, his brother, as his best man. Groomsmen were Josh Berryhill, Wade Brooks, JD Segars, Kevin Oldham and Zach Coates. Ring bearers were Bentley Parris, Caleb Richey and Dylan Richey.
After the honeymoon, the couple will reside in Easley.
Community Calendar 12-9-20
• Legion, Robinson’s to honor fallen vets
Easley American Legion Post 52, along with Robinson’s Memorial Gardens on Powdersville Road, will be paying honor to fallen veterans at 10 a.m. Dec. 19. As part of a national program, a wreath will be placed on every veteran’s grave in the veterans section of the cemetery. Special speaker will be retired Army Col. Jarrel Alexander of Pickens.
The public is welcome to attend the event.
Wreaths Across America is a program to enable designated cemeteries across America to place
You must be logged in to view this content.
Subscribe Today or Login
Community Calendar
• Christmas events set in Dacusville
Dacusville will soon be getting into the Christmas spirit with the annual Christmas tree lighting event and Christmas parade in December. The tree lighting event will be held at 7 p.m Dec. 11 at the old Dacusville school on Earls Bridge Road. The annual Christmas parade will be the next day on Saturday, Dec. 12, beginning at 2 p.m.
For more information on participating in the parade, call David Norton at (864) 855-2920 or Randy Williams at (864) 270-1599.
• Liberty Christmas parade set for Dec. 5
The city of Liberty will be holding its annual Christmas parade this Saturday, Dec 5.
The theme of this year’s Christmas parade will be “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”
This year, due to a required approval of a large event to comply with state COVID-19 guidelines, the
You must be logged in to view this content.
Subscribe Today or Login
‘Christmas at the Barn’ event raising funds for Happy Hooves
MARIETTA — On Sunday, Dec. 13, Happy Hooves Therapeutic Equestrian Center will be hosting its 17th annual Christmas at the Barn fundraising event at Eden Farms, located at 4700 Dacusville 
Highway in Marietta.
The all-outdoor event will run from 2-5 p.m.
Guests will enjoy “Reindeer Rides” — with horses dressed up with red noses, glitter and antlers — as well as visits with Santa outdoors, a Nativity scene,
You must be logged in to view this content.
Subscribe Today or Login
Dabbs earns national recognition for work for Clemson Extension
CLEMSON — Clemson University Extension Associate Amy Dabbs received the Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of County Agriculture Agents during the 2020 Annual 
Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference.
Dabbs, who serves as Statewide School and Community Gardening Coordinator for Clemson Extension, was one of several honorees who represent the top two percent of the membership selected by their peers and the director of Extension.
Based at Clemson’s Coastal Research and Education Center in
You must be logged in to view this content.
Subscribe Today or Login
Courier Community Calendar 11-25-20
• Christmas events set in Dacusville
Dacusville will soon be getting into the Christmas spirit with the annual Christmas tree lighting event and Christmas parade in December. The tree lighting event will be held at 7 p.m Dec. 11 at the old Dacusville school on Earls Bridge Road. The annual Christmas parade will be the next day on
You must be logged in to view this content.
Subscribe Today or Login
Liberty school has 76 students quarantined
COUNTY — More than 10 percent of the students at Liberty Primary School were quarantined as a precaution to prevent the spread of COVID-19 last week, according to the School District of Pickens County.
In its weekly update, the district said five staff members and 76 students at the school were quarantined, though only one staff member and one student tested positive for the virus, with one of those attending school.
According to its website, Liberty Primary has an enrollment of
You must be logged in to view this content.
Subscribe Today or Login
Easley’s Safe Industries sponsors 9/11 stair climb
GREENVILLE — More than $10,000 was raised overall for the National Fallen Firefighters 
Foundation (NFFF) during the Greenville City 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb sponsored by Safe Industries in Easley.
The event was a way to honor and remember FDNY first responders who selflessly gave their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.
The stair climb saw participants climb the equivalent of the 110 stories of the World Trade Center.
Through firefighter and community
You must be logged in to view this content.
Subscribe Today or Login
Robinson reaches century mark
The daughters of Edward (Rat) Robinson would like to wish their father a happy 100th birthday on Oct. 19, 2020. Mr. Robinson was born and raised in Easley. He was married to the late Thelma Morgan Robinson. He served in the Navy during World War II. He is a longtime member of the Easley Union Missionary Baptist Church. Mr. Robinson has three daughters, six grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Many still live in the Easley area.
