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Meals on Wheels volunteers honored for dedication to local seniors citizens
COUNTY — The volunteers at Meals on Wheels was recently recognized for their outstanding 
commitment to serving our community and its senior citizens by Rep. Phillip Bowers, who represents the Six Mile, Central and Clemson area in the South Carolina House of Representatives.
Meals on Wheels volunteers provide and deliver meals to homebound individuals and senior citizens within the
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Old-Time Weekend Jam returns, April 17-18
Pickens — Get ready for a toe-tapping, foot-stomping celebration of traditional Appalachian music and culture as the Old Time Weekend Jam returns to Hagood Mill Historic Site on April 17–18, 2026.
This beloved annual event brings together talented musicians, traditional craftspeople, and history enthusiasts for a full weekend of music, hands-on demonstrations, and community gathering in the scenic foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Weekend Schedule
& Highlights
Friday, April 17
Gates open at noon for campers, with the weekend kicking off at the Heritage Pavilion with a lively evening concert beginning at 7:30 PM. Featured performers include:
• The Blue Wall Ramblers
• The Down Homesteaders
Saturday, April 18
(10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
The music continues with a full day of performances from some of the region’s finest old-time
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Community Calendar 4-15-26
• PHS Class of 1976 plan 50th Reunion
The Pickens High School Class of 1976 will host its 50th class reunion from noon-5 p.m. May 9 at the Hagood Mill Pavilion. The Hagood Mill Pavilion is located at 129 Hagood Mill Road in Pickens. arbecue, macaroni and cheese, and slaw will be provided. Those attending are asked to bring a side dish or dessert. Tea and water will also be provided. The Traveling Tap, a local beer truck, will be on hand selling beer and wine. A professional photographer will also be available to take a commemorative PHS 50th anniversary class photo for only $20. The event will be $40 per person. April 1.
For more information or to purchase tickets for the once‑in‑a‑lifetime Class of 1976 Pickens High School reunion, contact Mike Dickard by phone at (864) 505‑2147 or by email at mikedickard@bellsouth.net.
• Food pantry hours announced at PPC
The Food Pantry at Pickens Presbyterian Church is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. To receive food, individuals must present a valid ID showing residency in Pickens County. Pickens
Streambank workshop aims to protect the Saluda
EASLEY — Save Our Saluda and Clemson Extension are excited to announce the 2026 Streambank Stabilization Workshop on Tuesday, April 28 at the Pleasant Ridge Camp and Retreat Center.
The workshop will include an indoor morning speaker session with topics including streambank repair,
riparian buffers, restoration sauccess stories in the Upper Saluda Watershed, exotic invasive species
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Dept. of Labor recovers $95k for IHOP cooks
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COLUMBIA — An Easley IHOP location is one of three franchise locations that failed to pay overtime to cooks, according to the US Department of Labor.
A release from that agency issued April 2 said it recovered $95,095 in back wages for 33 cooks at three IHOP locations in both North and South Carolina that failed to pay overtime, as required by federal law.
The US Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division found a
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Signature Foods USA to open new plant in Easley
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — A specialty food products manufacturer will invest $11.5 million and create more than 200 jobs in the Anderson County portion of Easley.
Signature Foods USA announced on April 2 it had selected Anderson County for its first South Carolina operation, a SC Department of Commerce release said.
“Signature Foods USA’s decision to establish operations in
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Easley Chamber expands to Liberty
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — The Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated its first 
major expansion in nearly 20 years.
Executive Director Brian Swords made a special announcement during the Chamber’s 78th Annual Meeting & Awards Celebration on March 19.
“Over the past six to eight months, our board has been working closely together to identify opportunities for strategic growth—both in the programs we offer and in the communities we serve
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PHS class of 1976 to hold 50-year reunion
PICKENS — The Pickens High School Class of 1976 will host its 50th class reunion from 
noon-5 p.m. May 9 at the Hagood Mill Pavilion.
The Hagood Mill Pavilion is located at 129 Hagood Mill Road in Pickens.
Barbecue, macaroni and cheese and slaw will be provided. Those attending are asked to bring a side dish or dessert. Tea and water will
Courier Community Calendar 4-8-26
• UWC hosts spring market on April 18
United Wesleyan Church, located at 738 Rice Road in Easley, will host a spring market Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Set to be held in the church’s Lifeline building, the event will offer free admission.
The market will feature a variety of local vendors, bake sale, food and beverage trucks, silent auction, raffle, door prizes and bake sale.
All proceeds from the fundraiser will go to the church’s Operation Christmas Child shoebox ministry to help send shoeboxes filled with gifts to children around the world while sharing the love of Jesus Christ one shoebox at a time.
• Widowed persons group meets monthly
Moving Forward, a widowed persons group meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Silver Bay in Easley. For more, call Marian Huskins at (864) 270-6032
• UBS offers services bimonthly in Pickens
Upstate Bible Study (UBS) offers a meaningful and engaging Bible study experience
