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Save A Lot gives back to Pickens
PICKENS — With the help and generosity of its valued customers, the Save A Lot store 
in Pickens has donated more than 2,000 bags of much-needed, high-quality food to several local charities including Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, Holy Cross Catholic Church, Life Church, Pickens School District, Pickens
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County elections official recognized for excellence
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — Pickens County’s election analyst was recently recognized by a state
organization for going “above and beyond.”
Charles “Skeet” Holland is the 2026 recipient of a statewide award jointly administered to one election official each year on behalf of the South Carolina Association of Registration and Election Officials (SCARE) and the S.C. Election Commission.
“I am extremely proud to accept this award as a representative of the Voter Registrations and Elections office of
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Devils cruise to region win over Blacksburg
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — Coming off a heartbreaking loss to Landrum, the third-ranked Liberty High School boys’ basketball team returned to action on Friday looking to get back on track against Blacksburg.
The Red Devils (17-5, 5-3 Region 1-2A) took control early and never looked back dominating the Wildcats (5-14, 2-6) to pick up a 70-53 win.
“We were up 25 at one point and I thought we really had a chance to extend it and blow it open, but there was some game rust,” Liberty head coach Brenden Marcell said. “We
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Local councils take part in state leadership training
COLUMBIA — City council members from the City of Liberty and the City of Pickens spent last week in Columbia for Hometown Legislative Action Day and Municipal Elected Officials Training.
During the visit, S.C. House Rep. Davey Hiott guided attendees through the State House, including a stop to meet Gov. Henry McMaster. Hiott also showed the groups his seat in the House Chamber and welcomed them into his office to discuss ongoing
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Hot-shooting Hillcrest keeps Easley winless in region play
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Holding a 60-57 lead entering the fourth quarter of their matchup against Hillcrest, the Easley boys basketball seemed to be on its way to picking up its first region win of the season last Tuesday at home.
However, the Green Wave offense stalled down the stretch with the Rams feasting from the charity stripe to work their way back ahead. From there, Easley couldn’t muster
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LWVOP receives empowerment grant to expand local voter education efforts
UPSTATE — The League of Women Voters of Oconee and Pickens Counties (LWVOP) is excited to announce that it has been awarded an Empowerment Grant from the League of Women Voters of South Carolina (LWVSC). This grant will provide vital support for Upstate Votes, the organization’s voter education and engagement initiative for 2026.
The grant funding will enable LWVOP to broaden its nonpartisan voter education efforts throughout Oconee and Pickens Counties. With this support, the organization aims to encourage increased participation in both primary and general elections,
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