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DAR to honor Revolutionary War vets at Old Stone Church
CLEMSON — The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) are set to dedicate a marker to honor the Revolutionary War patriots at Old Stone Baptist Church in Clemson later this month.
More than 200 Revolutionary War battles were fought in South Carolina and this marker will honor the men and women who achieved American independence because of their belief in the
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Easley officials discuss changing government form
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Easley officials recently learned more about what would be involved in changing the city’s form of government.
During Easley City Council’s March 11 meeting, officials heard from Naomi Reed, a field representative with the Municipal Association of
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Man dies on job at Liberty landfill
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — A Greenville County man died last week after an accident on the job at a new landfill being constructed in Liberty.
Pickens County chief deputy coroner Andrew Wilson identified the victim as Ronald Lewis
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Easter sunrise service
Brian Hatchett sings a traditional hymnal to the gathered crowd at Dillard-Hillcrest’s annual Easter sunrise service last Sunday at Dillard-Hillcrest Funeral Home and Memorial Park. The Easter sunrise service has been a tradition on Pickens County dating back more that 30 years.
West End principal Garrison to retire
EASLEY — The School District of Pickens County announced the retirement of Dr. Angie Garrison, Principal of West End Elementary School, effective at the end of the 2023–24 school 
year last week.
Dr. Garrison has been Principal at West End Elementary since January 2007, serving the school and community with
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Duke Energy planning siren test around Oconee Nuclear Station
UPSTATE — The 65 outdoor warning sirens around Oconee Nuclear Station will be tested for five to 30 seconds between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, as scheduled.
To ensure they are functioning properly, it may be
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Courier Community Calendar 4-3-24
• Fleet Reserve meets on 3rd Saturday
Fleet Reserve Association, Branch 15 meets on the third Saturday of each month at Chicopee United Methodist Church, located at 403 S. Catherine St. in Walhalla. Meeting time is 9 a.m., with breakfast served at 8:30 a.m.
The Fleet Reserve is open to all veterans of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. Contact
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Clemson ‘Elite Eight’ bobbleheads available
CLEMSON — The Clemson basketball team’s incredible run in the NCAA Tournament may be over, but fans can still celebrate the historic season with a series of bobbleheads that will be 
available soon online. The bobbleheads will be available from the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum.
The bobbleheads, which are expected to ship in September, are $40 each, plus a flat-rate shipping
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Possible drowning claims toddler’s life
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — A toddler died last week after a possible drowning at his home in Liberty.
In a news release issued Thursday, Pickens County chief deputy coroner Andrew Wilson identified
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County to honor Vietnam veterans
COUNTY — This Friday will be a special day to say thank you to all Vietnam War veterans around the county. The Pickens County Veterans Affair Office is asking county residents to honor those 
that served in Vietnam, following the Pickens County proclamation that was
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