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Volunteers needed to help local abused and neglected children
PICKENS — The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program, a division of the South Carolina Department of Children’s Advocacy is offering free online training to those interested in becoming a 
volunteer Guardian ad Litem (GAL) in Pickens County.
Volunteers advocate on behalf of abused and neglected children
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Scouts’ 5th annual food drive planned March 8
PICKENS — The fifth annual Pickens Community Food Drive is set for Saturday, March 8 at the Pickens 
Amphitheater. Items will be collected between 10 a.m. and noon.
Individuals, organizations, businesses and churches are invited to participate
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KidsFest and YAMs coming to Hagood Mill on March 15
PICKENS — KidsFest is coming to Hagood Mill Historic Site on Saturday, March 15.
The event, held in partnership with the Young Appalachian Musicians (YAMs), is a family-friendly event featuring performances from local YAMs students, a traditional talent show and interactive games and
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Courier Community Calendar 3-5-25
• Medicade cutbacks or expansion in SC
The League of Women Voters Oconee and Pickens Counties will hear from a representative from CoverSC, Columbia. CoverSC is a coalition of 92 SC organization working for an expanded program to cover the uninsured. The meeting will be Tuesday, March 18, 4 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 300 Frontage Rd, Clemson. The public is welcome.
• SMEC set to host annual oyster roast
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church will host its annual oyster roast from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at 1200 Powdersville Road in Easley.
Proceeds from the event benefit multiple charitable organizations in Pickens County. Attendees will be able to enjoy all-you-can-eat oysters, Brunswick stew, sides, and beverages (photo ID required).
If oysters aren’t your favorite, the event offers many additional food options. Tickets are $45 for adults,
The Roughest and Toughest Brawl returns to Pickens
PICKENS — The Roughest and Toughest Brawl is making its way back to The Market at the Mill in 
Pickens for an adrenaline-pumping weekend of action soon. The event is set to take place on Friday, March 7, and Saturday, March 8.
This high-energy event will feature 100 local men and women, stepping straight off the streets and into the ring to battle it out for the title of Toughest in the Upstate.
Local combat sports fans are also in for a real treat, as world renowned toughman and combat sports legend Eric “Butterbean” Esch will be in attendance both nights
One dead in Easley fire
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Multiple agencies are investigating after an elderly man was found dead following a fire at his home in Easley.
In a release issued Friday, Feb. 22, Pickens County Coroner Andrew Wilson identified the victim as
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Scouts 5th annual can food drive is March 8
PICKENS — The 5th Annual Pickens Community Food Drive is set for Saturday, March 8 at the Pickens Amphitheater. Items will be collected between 10 a.m. – noon.
Individuals, Organizations, Businesses and Churches are invited to participate in the important community event by donating canned goods and nonperishable items. Financial contributions will also be accepted. All items and financial contributions will be donated to the Gleaning House Food Pantry in Pickens.
The organization donating the most cans will receive the coveted Golden Can Award.
The annual event is sponsored by Scout Troop 51 and Cub Scout Pack 51
Any questions, please contact pickenstroop51@gmail.com
Clemson 8 challenge set for March 8
The fifth annual Clemson 8 challenge to honor to honor Colonel Ben Skardon and his fellow Clemson POWs, who along with himself, survived the Bataan Death March in 1942 is set for March 8 in Clemson. Participants can run/walk/bike/hike/swim some or all of eight miles on campus or wherever you want to over an eight-day period (March 8-15). All proceeds are placed in an endowment to send Clemson students to compete in the annual Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. This year, the Clemson 8 is sponsoring two teams to compete in the rugged 26.2-mile desert marathon. For more information, contact retired Clemson Assistant Athletic Director John Seketa at 864-903-1487 or via email at johnseketa@gmail.com.
Upstate Forever completes two Pickens County projects
COUNTY — Local conservation nonprofit Upstate Forever announced that the organization’s nationally accredited land trust finalized permanent conservation easements on a total of 1,130 acres across the region last year.
The conserved properties include forests, farmlands, waterways, and green space in Abbeville,
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