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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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Pickens’ Svrlinga earns 2025 Pearl and Floyd Franks Scholarship
PICKENS — The Share America Foundation Inc. named 15-year-old Lilly Anne Svrlinga of Pickens as the 2025 Pearl and Floyd Franks Scholarship designee at the 33rd Boxcar Pinion Memorial Bluegrass Festival in Chickamauga, Ga.
The scholarship honors students excelling in Appalachian musical arts. Pearl and Floyd Franks were the late parents and former entertainment managers of actor/entertainer 
Randall Franks, known as officer Randy Goode on TV’s “In the Heat of the Night.”
Svrlinga was named a 2025 Pearl and Floyd Franks Scholarship designee. The scholarship, which supports her future
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Liberty Primary School parents honor exceptional special education team
By Ginger Flores
Special to the Courier
news@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — On a day traditionally set aside to celebrate student achievements, the 
parents of the Liberty Primary School Class of 2035 turned the spotlight on a group of unsung heroes — the school’s special education team.
In a heartfelt ceremony, Scott Nalley, Rebecca Brown, Tyeann Reece and Deanna McCarrell were honored by
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