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Main Street overhaul
SCDOT set to give downtown Six Mile new look after July paving
By Rocky Nimmons
Publisher
rnimmons@thepccourier.com
SIX MILE — Main Street Six Mile will soon have a new look, as South Carolina Department of Transportation officials offered three different versions of how the wide 
street could be laid out during a special meeting held at Six Mile Town Hall on May 22.
Brandon E. Wilson, P.E., the District 3 engineering administrator from SCDOT’s Greenville office, presented conceptual drawings to the public during the informational meeting. Drawings of proposed layout repaving ideas for the street were on display, and local residents had the opportunity to provide suggestions for how the road could look in the future.
Six Mile Main Street is set to be repaved in late June and finished in July. Once
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County schools earn 30 state, national awards for communication excellence
COUNTY — The School District of Pickens County has been honored with 30 awards for 
excellence in school communications, recognizing standout efforts by 10 schools, the district’s Work-Based Learning Program, and the SDPC Communications Department.
The district received 29 awards from the South Carolina chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (SC/NSPRA) and one national award from NSPRA, placing SDPC among the state’s highest-performing districts in school communications.
“These awards are a testament to the incredible work happening every day across our
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The monsters who prey on veterans
Just when you think you’ve seen it all and that you’re basically shockproof, along comes something that makes you wonder how people can do the things they do.
Take the guy who collected years of VA benefits belonging to his uncle. As bad as that is, it’s only the tip of the iceberg. The criminal was the caregiver for his uncle, who had severe physical disabilities and was often locked in the garage without
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EHS graduate Tate using bowling prowess toward college education
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — An athlete from a young age, Larson Tate’s life changed when his 
grandfather began to take him bowling after school when he was in the third grade. The recent Easley High School graduate found pleasure in playing games like baseball and basketball but found a purpose through bowling.
“I just wanted to keep going back,” Tate said. “I joined a league while I was still playing basketball and baseball, but I realized I just liked bowling much more.”
Since then, Tate has honed his game by becoming one of the best young
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Guardian ad Litem training offers chance to Make a Difference
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.
The training will provide participants with the tools, knowledge, and skills needed to advocate for children’s best interests in the courtroom and throughout their journey
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Courier Community Calendar 6-4-25
• Legion Post 67 seeks members
American Legion Post 67 in Liberty is accepting applications for membership from all U.S. military wartime veterans. For more information, call (864) 787-2322.
• H.O.P.E. meetings scheduled monthly
Dillard Memorial Funeral Home and Hillcrest Memorial Park have announced the renewal of the H.O.P.E Ministries program. The program, which helps others through programs and the exchange of ideas and information, will host its next meeting on June 24.
“We are pleased to offer this as a support system for families in our community and surrounding areas who have experienced a loss,” said Tanya Gravely, general manager of Dillard Memorial Funeral Home.
Meetings will be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Hillcrest
Many struggle financially in Pickens County
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
STATE — United Way officials across the state have new data to help them better 
understand — and assist — the ALICE families in South Carolina.
ALICE is not a name, it is an acronym that stands for “asset limited, income constrained, employed.”
The 2025 State of ALICE in South Carolina
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Turning the Tassel
To see photos of the graduates and awards information for the seniors of Daniel, Easley, Liberty and Pickens high schools just click the link below and see the 2025 Graduation Edition in its entirety.
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