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State campaign inspires county to highlight ‘7 wonders’
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — Pickens County administrator Ken Roper believes a statewide campaign exploring South Carolina’s natural wonders offers a chance to highlight the natural beauty of the county.
The 2022 South Carolina 7 campaign is a partnership between two nonprofits, Global Eco Adventures and the
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‘Queen Esther’ show set for PCPAC this weekend
PICKENS — Echo Theatre, a drama group started last year by a homeschool mom of seven and her daughter, showed its own never-before-seen production of “Queen Esther” over the weekend.
The colorful, brilliant story was taken from the biblical book of Esther and brought to the stage at the Pickens County Performing Arts Center in Liberty. Echo Theatre is an all-ages, Evangelical Christian group that teaches the
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Dockside, Bixby officials update plans for moving in students
CLEMSON — With construction coming to a close on two major mixed-use developments in Clemson, officials involved with the projects say they’re on track to open soon.
An official with the Bixby student housing mixed-use project on College Avenue said plans are to move in students before classes start at Clemson University later this month, while a Dockside official said its move-in will be a two-
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Caribbean champs Puerto Rico win Senior League World Series
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Following a week of play, the Senior League World Series came to an end on Saturday with Caribbean regional champion Radamés López Little League of Guayama, Puerto Rico, taking the title in a 10-5 win over Southeast regional champion Fleet Park Little League of Norfolk, Va.
From the start, Radamés López was able to build an advantage as Joey Rivera stole home after a pickoff play at
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Cook fresh with basil
By Olivia Fowler
For the Courier
ofowler@thepccourier.com
Even if you don’t grow fresh basil, it is an herb readily available in grocery stores.
And basil rocks. It’s easy to grow and has a wonderful smell. If you just wanted to use it in the garden as a glossy leafed ornamental, it would be fine.
But why do that if the plant can double as a garden beauty and a kitchen prize.
Please enjoy these fresh basil recipes.
The picks are in
After readers cast thousands of ballots and members of the Courier family spent many hours hand-counting and tabulating the results, the time has finally come to officially unveil the businesses who were honored as the best at what they do in Pickens County in the fourth-annual Readers’ Choice Awards.
Check below or grab a print edition for a special keepsake section listing the winners and honorable mentions across more than 100
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Pair arrested on heroin charges
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Two people were arrested on heroin distribution charges after an incident in Easley last week.
According to a release from the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office, deputies with the PCSO Uniform Patrol Division saw a disabled vehicle in the parking lot of
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East Vineland tops Burbank
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — After a heartbreaking extra inning loss to Senior League World Series host S.C. District 1, East regional champion East Vineland Little League of 
New Jersey was in do or die mode when they took on Central regional champion Burbank American Little League of Illinois.
The added pressure proved to be fruitful for the Eastern champions as they trounced their midwestern foes 20-6 in five innings to advance matchup with S.C. District 1 at 4:00 p.m. on
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