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Remarkable women of the Revolution ‘making history” at farm camp
By Lynda Abegg
Special to the Courier
news@thepccourier.com
UPSTATE — Doranden and Brent Powell have been selling fresh vegetables from their farm for several years, and recently moved to The Farm Stand on Three Bridges, located at 100 Powdersville Main in Powdersville. Dorandon, a teacher, and Brent, a youth
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Six Mile’s Whiten returns home for album celebration
SIX MILE — A hometown celebration is coming to Six Mile this Sunday, July 5, as singer-songwriter Blake Whiten returns to mark the release of his debut album, “Something To Say,” and gives back to the town where it all started.
Whiten, 21, will perform songs from the new album at Durham’s Convenience 
Mart beginning at 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the community. The celebration will also include free gas and food earlier in the day (3-5 p.m., while supplies last), followed by a bonfire at 116 N. Main St. Organizers are working alongside town officials to help keep the event smooth, safe and enjoyable for everyone in attendance.
The gathering at Durham’s Convenience Mart is also meant as a thank-you to the hometown supporters
Local creator does Something Revolutionary
By Lynda Abegg
Special to the Courier
news@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Lt. Eric Barnes, creator of Historyman Comics, challenges you to do something revolutionary this summer – “write a comic book!” Of course, they don’t call 
them comic books anymore, today’s fast-paced, visual story-telling is called a graphic novel.
Micah Thompson, 11, has nine Historyman comics. “A
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And The Winner are… Courier Readers’ Choice Awards announced!
Simply the best
Do you have a hankering for a big, juicy cheeseburger or some spicy, finger-licking chicken wings? Looking for that special gift for your granddaughter’s graduation or your nephew’s birthday? Need someone to put a new roof on your house or take care of that leaky faucet?
If you find yourself facing any of these decisions or more and wondering where to go, who would you ask for advice? Your friends, family and neighbors — right?
If the answer is yes, look no further. This special section provides insight from fellow local residents about which businesses to consider for nearly every situation you find yourself in. From painting and electrical work to buying clothes, furniture, firearms and video games. From pool service and pest control to grabbing breakfast or a milkshake.
The businesses in this section are the best of what Pickens County has to offer. And these are not just our recommendations — they are YOUR choices. More than two weeks of balloting, thousands of Pickens County Courier readers took the time out of their days to vote for their favorite businesses. That customer loyalty is a testament to the quality of these local businesses and their dedication to serving Pickens County.
As a business locally owned and operated by Pickens County natives, the Courier knows just how amazing the people of our community are, and we cannot thank you enough for getting involved and letting your voice be heard in the annual Readers’ Choice Awards.
We also want to thank and congratulate our local businesses who took home first place this year — your hard work and dedication to caring for your customers has not gone unnoticed, and you deserve all the recognition you receive!
Do you have a hankering for a big, juicy cheeseburger or some spicy, finger-licking chicken wings? Looking for that special gift for your granddaughter’s graduation or your nephew’s birthday? Need someone to put a new roof on your house or take care of that leaky faucet?
If you find yourself facing any of these decisions or more and wondering where to go, who would you ask for advice? Your friends, family and neighbors — right?
If the answer is yes, look no further. This special section provides insight from fellow local residents about which businesses to consider for nearly every situation you find yourself in. From painting and electrical work to buying clothes, furniture, firearms and video games. From pool service and pest control to grabbing breakfast or a milkshake.
The businesses in this section are the best of what Pickens County has to offer. And these are not just our recommendations — they are YOUR choices. More than two weeks of balloting, thousands of Pickens County Courier readers took the time out of their days to vote for their favorite businesses. That customer loyalty is a testament to the quality of these local businesses and their dedication to serving Pickens County.
As a business locally owned and operated by Pickens County natives, the Courier knows just how amazing the people of our community are, and we cannot thank you enough for getting involved and letting your voice be heard in the annual Readers’ Choice Awards.
We also want to thank and congratulate our local businesses who took home first place this year — your hard work and dedication to caring for your customers has not gone unnoticed, and you deserve all the recognition you receive!
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Mayor, administrator give State of the Easley address
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Easley officials say watching the city’s books has allowed the 2026-27 city budget to contain no millage increase or use of fund balance.
Easley Mayor Lisa Talbert and city administrator Tom Couch spoke during the Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce’s State of the City Luncheon on June 18.
“I thought I knew everything about the city, but when you serve the city, you really
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