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Vet director election set to close on Friday
COUNTY — Veterans have just a few days left to vote in the advisory election to select the next Pickens 
County Veterans Affairs Officer, a key position responsible for advocating on behalf of the county’s more than 7,000 veterans.
Interim Veterans Affairs director Walt Carter and local veteran John P. Hembree are set to face off in the election
The election, which opened April 29, gives local veterans the opportunity to choose a candidate they believe will best
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Dream Center opens coffeehouse in Easley
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — A new coffeehouse in Easley will serve the community while helping to fund the work of the Dream Center.
A crowd turned out Monday to witness the ribbon-cutting ceremony and explore the menu of Higher Grounds Coffeehouse, located at 210 Fern St. in the old Southern Weaving property.
“We have the Dream Center Resale Stores, and all the money from the Resale Stores goes to support the
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Blue Flame down Seneca for first region championship since 2012
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
SENECA — With a chance to claim the program’s first region title in over a decade, the Pickens High School softball team travelled to Seneca on Wednesday looking to add another achievement to their excellent season.
Down 4-0 after four innings, the Blue Flame bats managed to cut the lead in half in the fifth inning and loaded the bases in the sixth but were in danger of stranding the go ahead run with Kaylee Bolding
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Pickens man goes extra mile for his mom
EDITOR’S NOTE: Some say there is no stronger love than what a son has for his mother. For local man Derrick Craft, his love is boundless for the woman who brought him into this world, Mrs. Wanda Craft of Pickens. Derrick knew that his mother was the biggest fan of country music and “The Voice” television star Blake Shelton. On this Mother’s Day week, we at the Pickens County Courier want our readers to take a moment to read in Derrick’s own words what love, and determination allowed him to do for his mom. This is an inspiring story of love, disappointment, happiness and determination, a perfect example of what we will do for our mothers to make them smile.
By Derrick Craft
Special to the Courier
news@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — My mother has loved Blake Shelton and his music for many, many years.
She enjoys several of his songs, but of course, she has her favorites. Her absolute favorite is “Home,” which holds a very special place in her heart because of her late husband, Dean Craft.
After my father’s passing, I promised my mother I would take
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Public weighs in on Wolf Creek project
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — A large crowd showed up at a town hall meeting Wednesday evening to discuss the city of Pickens’ proposed annexation of more than 200 acres at Wolf Creek School Road and Mauldin Lake Road.
Mayor Isaiah Scipio began the town hall by apologizing for the choice of venue, the main conference room of the county administration building in Pickens.
While much larger than the council chambers at Pickens City Hall, the room was still not big enough for the night’s attendance. The crowd
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Beach named Duke Energy Citizenship Award winner
PICKENS — The Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards banquet Thursday, April 24, at the Pickens Golf Club. The event offered chamber members an opportunity to enjoy a night out, network with other business owners and celebrate the presentation of the chamber’s annual awards.
The banquet is highlighted each year by the presentation of the Duke Energy Citizenship Award. This year, the prestigious award was presented to Pickens City Police Chief Randall Beach by Duke Energy’s
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WYFF’s Robertson using personal story to help others
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Decades into his news career, WYFF News 4 anchor Nigel Robertson’s enthusiasm for his 
work is obvious when he speaks.
Sharing his family’s own story has helped Robertson leave a lasting impact on the community.
Robertson was the speaker at the Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce’s chamber luncheon on
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Blue Flame knock down Daniel, move to first in Region 2-4A
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Heading into the final week of the regular season the Pickens High School softball team was closing in on a potential region championship clash with Seneca, but first, the Blue Flame had to make it through county rival Daniel on Monday night.
The Lions handed Pickens its lone loss on the season on April 1, but the Blue Flame
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