Category Archives: Local News
Hope on the horizon?
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Feb. 26 was a night of information gathering for Pickens city officials, including a proposal that would help save the iconic water tank overlooking Main Street that is part of the city’s branding.
The presentations that evening were for items for council “to consider at a later date,” Mayor Isaiah Scipio said.
“We don’t ever want to bring something to council and have to try to make a first reading before we’ve really looked
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Officials debate ‘Released Time’ religious classes
By Andrea Kelley
Courtesy The Journal
akelley@upstatetoday.com
EASLEY — An application for an off-campus high school religion class prompted discussion last week at a Pickens County School Board meeting
Two local board-approved courses were up for a vote. “Released Time 101 — Nature and the Bible” and “Released Time 102 — Bible: Myth or Fact?” make up a two-part course that explores
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Thomas among Upstate’s best real estate agents
PICKENS — Megan Thomas of Thomas Realty in Pickens was recently honored as one of the top real estate agents in the Upstate.
Out of almost 10,000 local agents, Thomas ranked in the top 100 residential real estate agents from the 2023 real estate year.
Thomas’ results put you in the top 1 percent of residential real estate agents out of the GGAR MLS and the Western Upstate MLS from last year (based on 2023 on-market local sales within the county).
Thomas made a significant impact on Upstate South Carolina and its communities. She will be presented her award and honored at the “Upstate Real Producers Choice Awards” on March 20 in Greenville.
Wreaths Across America mobile exhibit comes to Pickens County
COUNTY — At the request of local Wreaths Across America (WAA) location coordinator Ann Warmuth, the WAA Mobile Education Exhibit visited Pickens County last month.
Students at Daniel, Easley, Liberty and Pickens high school were able to experience the exhibit.
According to the WAA website, the goal of the Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit is to bring local
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DAR brings ‘Love and Goodies’
CLEMSON — Residents at Richard Campbell Veterans Home and Everlan and Dominion Senior Living were surprised with Valentine Love and Goodies by Clemson Members of Fort Prince George Chapter Daughters of the
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Guardian ad Litem set to offer free online training to those wanting to volunteering
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. GALs advocate on behalf of abused and neglected children who are involved in family
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Courier Community Calendar 3-6-24
• Oyster Roast set for St. Michael’s, Easley
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church will host its annual oyster roast from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at 1200 Powdersville Road in Easley. Proceeds from the event benefit multiple charitable organizations in Pickens County. Attendees enjoy all-you-can-eat oysters, brunswick stew, sides and beverages (photo ID required). If oysters aren’t your favorite, the event also offers many other food options.
Tickets are $45 for adults, $10 for children 6-11 and free for children 5 and under. Rain or shine, oyster-shucking takes place outdoors, so visitors should dress accordingly. Please also bring personal oyster knives and gloves. Tickets are available for purchase by mail or at the church office. Cash or checks only, no refunds. For ticket pickup, the
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Easley YMCA honors late EPD officer Matthew Hale
EASLEY — The Easley YMCA announced the unveiling of the Officer Matthew Hare Multipurpose Room in a ceremony at the new Easley YMCA at the McKissick Campus last Thursday. The room is dedicated to the memory of Hare, a local hero who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty while serving in the Easley Police Department.
Ms. Jessica Allsep, Officer Hare’s aunt, shared her sentiments on the tribute, saying, “Matthew loved this
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