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Clemson alumnus broadcast eyewitness account of D-Day
By Ken Scar
Clemson News
news@thepccourier.com
CLEMSON — June 6, 2024, marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day landings along the Normandy coast during World War II. Lifelong Tiger and reporter Wright Bryan made history that day, too, by broadcasting “the first hour” of his eyewitness account.
Did you know the first voice America heard from the frontlines on D-Day belonged to a Clemson man?
Wright Bryan was a distinguished journalist, University administrator and historian whose love for Clemson spanned his entire life. A 1926 graduate, Bryan literally grew up on the Clemson campus. His father, Arthur Buist Bryan, enrolled in Clemson in 1890 (one year after the
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Daniel students honored by Clemson Rotary Club
CENTRAL — In a heartwarming ceremony held in Central, the Rotary Club of Clemson proudly celebrated the outstanding achievements of D.W. Daniel High School students during its annual awards presentation.
The event, which showcased remarkable talent and dedication, honored the recipients of the 2024 Scholarship Awards, recognizing their exceptional contributions to both their school and the community at large.
Among the distinguished awardees were the following individuals: RYLA
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PCCTC to offer flight simulator
LIBERTY — The Pickens County Career and Technology Center announced the acquisition of a state-of-the-art True Course Simulations (TCS) Virtual Reality Flight Simulator in a release last week.
The flight simulator is more than just a fun learning tool; it is an immersive flight training experience that utilizes a virtual instructor to guide students through over 70 flight missions, coaching them through all the stages of the
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Flame happy with spring growth
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — After finishing his first season in 2023 with less than 20 varsity players against Greenwood, Pickenshead coach James Reynolds made one message clear to his players all spring long. Every player matters.
“That’s what we’ve been preaching since January,” Pickens head coach James Reynolds said. “If we learned anything last year, it’s that you can’t take a single play or a single player for granted. Everybody matters and it’s going to take
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Celebrating the Class of 2004
The Pickens County Courier is proud to showcase the 2024 graduates of Pickens High School, Easley High School, D.W. Daniel High School and Liberty High School in our very special section only in this week’s Pickens County Courier.
See photos of the Class of 2024 graduates of Daniel, Easley, Liberty and Pickens high schools, along with award winners and salutes from local businesses. See the section in its entirety by clicking on the link below…
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