Category Archives: Community
CU study shows parental balancing act during pandemic
CLEMSON — Working parents with school-age children, so far, seem to be balancing career obligations with their added parental responsibilities brought on by COVID-19, according to a study conducted by researchers in the College of Business at Clemson University.
The study’s general conclusion: There was little difference in work hours between working parents tending to younger children and those who were not caring for youngsters. It also suggested parents with young children were more likely to be working than those who didn’t have childcare responsibilities.
Scott Barkowski, assistant professor in the John E. Walker Department of Economics, said the inspiration for
Local students named to Costal Carolina Dean’s List
CONWAY — More than 2,300 undergraduate students at Coastal Carolina University were named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2020 semester, including several Pickens County natives.
From Easley are Cade Carter, an exercise and sport science major, LaRaven Carter, an interdisciplinary studies major, Luke Hill, a management major, James Kesler, an information technology major, Matthew Rodriguez, a communication major, and Devockius Tabron, a communication major.
From Central are Sha’nayia White, a sociology major, and Cameshia Williams, a political science major.
Dooley receives service to Sherman College award
PICKENS — Brian Dooley, D.C., A.C.P., of Pickens, recently received the Service to Sherman College 
Award from Sherman College of Chiropractic in appreciation of his contributions, time and commitment to growing the chiropractic profession. The Service to Sherman College Award is given to individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary, unselfish and noteworthy service to Sherman College.
Dr. Brian Dooley is a 2005 summa cum laude graduate of Sherman College and has been in private practice in Pickens, since 2007. In 2013, Dooley joined the faculty of Sherman College, where he has served in numerous capacities as an assistant floor doctor in the Health Center, faculty member, and currently as chair of the Business Education Department. Dooley also serves as the Master of Ceremonies for Sherman College’s
Courier Community Calendar 7-8-20
• Pickens Lions plan meetings each month
The Pickens Lions Club is in need of new members. The club meets the first and third Thursday of every month at Pizza Inn in Pickens. Dinner begins at 6:40 p.m., and the meeting starts at 7 p.m.
Meetings are open to anyone interested in joining the club or simply finding out more about the club and how it serves Pickens. The club will not meet the week of July 4. The next meeting is set for July 16.
Tom Mullikin receives two Senate resolutions
By W. Thomas Smith, Jr.
for the Courier
news@upstatetoday.com
Less than a week before global expedition leader Tom Mullikin began the first leg of his month-long 
500-mile trek across South Carolina, the chairman of the S.C. Floodwater Commission received two Senate resolutions: One for his forthcoming South Carolina Seven (SC7) expedition and the other for Mullikin himself, commending his career and life’s work overall.
Both resolutions were introduced and adopted on the floor of the Senate at the S.C. State House on Tuesday, June 23.
Sponsored by Sen. Thomas Alexander (District 1 – Oconee and Pickens counties), a portion of the first bill reads: “To commend and honor the S.C. Floodwater Commission and its partners for establishing the SC7 expedition and for facilitating its exploration of the seven wonders of South Carolina and its support and
Crow Creek set to host homecoming
SIX MILE — Crow Creek Church of God is planning a homecoming service on Sunday, June 28.
The church invites everyone in the area to come out and hear a special message from guest speaker Ronnie Hanson. Crow Creek pastor the Rev. Raymon Whitman invites everyone to the event, set to begin at 10 a.m. The church is located at 128 Crowe Creek Road in Six Mile.
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