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Pickens View Live Nativity Experience starts Friday
PICKENS — Pickens View Wesleyan Church, located at 744 Bethlehem Ridge Road, Pickens with host its annual Live Nativity Experience on December 19 through 21 from 6-9 p.m. each night.
This is our seventh year of offering this special live nativity experience to our community, absolutely free at no charge.Just under 3,000 people each year have heard anew and afresh the story of Jesus coming to be with us; enjoyed the
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Celtic Christmas is this weekend at Hagood Mill Heritage Pavilion
PICKENS — The Hagood Mill Historic Site invites everyone to gather and celebrate the joy of the season at the Ed Harrison Memorial Celtic Christmas, a cherished Upstate holiday tradition honoring the Celtic roots of Appalachian music. The event will take place on Saturday, December 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the beautiful Heritage Pavilion on the Hagood Mill grounds.
A Celebration of Celtic and Appalachian Heritage
The musical traditions of the Appalachian Mountains owe much to the Scotch and Irish immigrants whose songs and instruments helped shape the American folk sound. Each December, Hagood Mill
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Clemson president announces retirement
CLEMSON — After 12 years of service, Clemson University president Jim Clements has announced his decision to retire, effective Dec. 31.
He shared the news with the Clemson community Tuesday afternoon in a heartfelt letter.
“After much consideration and prayer, I have come to the conclusion that it is time for me to step aside and allow the University to begin its next chapter. I have shared with the Board of Trustees my decision to retire as President of Clemson University, effective Wednesday, Dec. 31,” Clements said. “Serving as
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Clemson Tiger time
The long‑standing tradition of changing the weather vane atop Dillard Funeral Home to honor the winner of the annual Clemson–Carolina football game called for the Clemson Tiger to take its place once again. Following this year’s Tiger victory at Williams‑Brice Stadium over the South Carolina Gamecocks, the switch was made with pride. Dillard employees Marion and Hamp Summey were all smiles as the brothers had the chance to take part in the change, continuing a beloved community ritual that celebrates the rivalry and its outcome each year.
Lions outlast Liberty in overtime
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — Four quarters of action wasn’t enough to decide the outcome on Friday night, when Pickens County’s two remaining unbeaten basketball teams (the Daniel and Liberty boys’ basketball teams) took the court at Liberty High School.
The Red Devils had tied the action at 49-49 on a Kendrick Jackson layup with 22 seconds left, and Daniel was unable to make either of last second attempts leading to a
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Mitchum stars in win over Liberty
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Coming off a close loss to West-Oak, the Pickens High School girls’ basketball team returned to action on Wednesday night against county foe Liberty looking to get back in the win column.
The Blue Flame took care of business in a big way, controlling the boards and relying on star eighth grader Addison Mitchum as they pulled out a 70-38 win over the Red Devils.
“We have put a lot of emphasis into our rebounding,” Pickens head coach Samuel Smith
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Celtic Christmas set for Heritage Pavilion
PICKENS — The Hagood Mill Historic Site invites everyone to gather and celebrate the joy of the season at the Ed Harrison Memorial Celtic Christmas, a cherished Upstate holiday tradition honoring the Celtic roots of Appalachian music. The event will take place on Saturday, December 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the beautiful Heritage Pavilion on the Hagood Mill grounds.
A Celebration of Celtic and Appalachian Heritage
The musical traditions of the Appalachian Mountains owe much to the Scotch and Irish immigrants whose songs and instruments helped shape the American folk sound. Each December, Hagood Mill celebrates this enduring legacy with a day of live Celtic and
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